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| Booklist Reader - Monthly reviews of new and recently published books for kids and adults |
| Checkout Booklist Reader more reading suggestions. Whether you are hunting for your next book to read, selecting for a book club or great ideas for kids, you will find librarian-approved selections and reviews in the latest edition of Booklist Reader. Visit the link below to read the latest issue, as well as recent issues, all for free. |
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| Podcasts can be found online and through mobile apps, often for free. Some places podcasts can be found include:
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Award Winners
Checkout these book awards for more titles that you may be interested in. You can browse dozen of different book awards in our catalogue.
Canadian Awards
| Canada Reads |
| The CBC's annual battle of the books, Canada Reads, is a great source for new books and titles you may have missed the first time around. 2023 ShortlistDebates begin March 27. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 2022 WinnerFive Little Indians by Michelle Good 2021 Winner |
| Scotiabank Giller Prize |
| The Scotiabank Giller Prize was founded in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, literary journalist Doris Giller, who passed away from cancer the year before. The award recognized excellence in Canadian fiction. 2022 WinnerSleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr 2021 Winner |
| Governor General's Award for Literature |
| The Governor General's Literary Awards are given annually to the best English-language and the best French-language book in the seven categories. 2022 English Language WinnersFiction Non-Fiction 2021 English Language WinnersFiction Non-Fiction |
| Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence |
| Formerly the Arthur Ellis Awards. The Awards are for crime writing and are not restricted to mystery writing. Crime-writing encompasses far more than the traditional whodunit. The crime genre includes crime, detective, espionage, mystery, suspense, and thriller writing, as well as fictional or factual accounts of criminal doings and crime-themed literary works. The Arthur Ellis Awards honour the best in Canadian crime writing. 2022 Shortlists |
| Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction |
| The Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction is given annually for excellence in the category of literary nonfiction, which includes essays, history, biography, memoir, commentary, and criticism. The winning book demonstrates a distinctive voice, as well as a persuasive and compelling command of tone, narrative, style, and technique. The prize has been sponsored by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston since 2011 and is funded by the Weston Family Foundation. 2022 WinnerInvisible Siege by Daniel Werb 2021 Winner |
| Indigenous Voices Awards |
| The Indigenous Voices Awards were established in 2017 to support and nurture the work of Indigenous writers in lands claimed by Canada. The prizes are awarded annually. 2022 WinnerAll the Quiet Places by Brian Thomas Issac 2021 Fiction Winner |
| Leacock Medal (Humour) |
| The Board of Directors of the Stephen Leacock Associates works to preserve the literary legacy of Stephen Leacock, oversee the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour award and encourage the growth of Canadian humour writing. 2022 ShortlistAn Embarrassment of Critch's by Mark Critch The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour by Dawn Dumont Talking to Canadians by Rick Mercer Winner to be announced Sept. 17, 2022 2021 WinnerIndians On Vacation by Thomas King 2020 Winner |
| Toronto Book Awards |
| Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the Toronto Book Awards honour authors of books of literary or artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto. The annual awards offer $15,000 in prize money: finalists receive $1,000 and the winning author is awarded $10,000. 2022 WinnerRun Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley 2021 Winner |
| Trillium Book Award |
| The Ontario government established the Trillium Book Award in 1987 to recognize excellence, support marketing and foster increased public awareness of the quality and diversity of Ontario writers and writing. 2022 Winner2021 Winner |
International Awards
| Booker Prizes |
| The Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English speaking world, rewarding the finest in fiction, highlighting great books to readers. As of 2016, the Man Booker International Prize will be awarded annually for a single book, translated into English and published in the UK. In 2018 the Golden Booker Prize was awarded for the best fiction writing over the last 5 decades. 2023 International Book Prize LonglistVisit the International Booker site for the longlist. The shortlist will be announced April 18 and the winner will be announce May 23. 2022 Booker Prize WinnerSeven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (coming soon) 2022 International Booker Prize WinnerTomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree 2021 Booker Prize Winner2021 International Booker Prize WinnerAt Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop |
| Carol Shields Prize for Fiction |
| The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a major new English-language literary award to celebrate creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in the United States and Canada. 2023 LonglistThe 2023 Longlist has been announced. Shortlist to be announced April 6 with the winner to be announced May 4. |
| Dublin Literary Award |
| The Dublin Literary Award is presented annually for a novel written in English or translated into English. The Award promotes excellence in world literature and is solely sponsored by Dublin City Council, and administered by Dublin City Libraries. Nominations are submitted by libraries in major cities throughout the world. 2023 LonglistWith over 70 titles on this years longlist, there is not shortage of reading suggestions. Shortlist to be announced March 28, with the winner announced May 25 2022 WinnerThe Art of Losing by Alice Zeniter, translated by Frank Wynne You can find previous shortlist nominees in our catalogue |
| Pulitzer Prize |
| The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is awarded annually to an American author. 2022 WinnerThe Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen (coming soon) 2021 Winner |
| Women's Prize for Fiction |
| The inspiration for the Women's Prize for Fiction was the Booker Prize of 1991 when none of the six shortlisted books was by a woman, despite some 60% of novels published that year being by female authors. The first prize was awarded in 1996. 2020 marks the 25 year of the award. 2022 WinnerBook of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki 2021 Winner2020 WinnerHamnet by Maggie O'Farrell (also published as Hamnet And Judith) |
| Goodreads Choice Awards |
| Started in 2009, the Goodreads Choice Awards are the only major book awards decided by readers worldwide |
Reading Challenge
Trying to read more this year? Check out this great reading challenge that will help keep you on track.
You can pick up a copy of the reading challenge at any library branch, or download your copy below. Collect stickers each time you complete a book!
Download the Kawartha Lakes Public Library 2023 Reading Challenge
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Lists!
Who doesn't like a good Top 100 list? You will find most of these books in our collection.
BBC Top 100 Books You Need To Read
Pengiun 100 Must-Read Classics
Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, so far
Heather's Picks (Chapters/Indigo CEO)
Oprah's Book Club (Oprah Winfrey)
Read With Jenna - Jenna Bush Hager's Picks (host of The Today Show)
Reese's Book Club (Reese Witherspoon)
Other Websites
Check out the websites below to help you find new authors and different books to read. Also, sign up for our NextReads Newsletters and receive monthly emails highlighing new books in our collection.
| BookBrowse |
| Access BookBrowse to discover read-a-likes and similar authors to your favourites. Make use of the book club resources for you next book club meeting. |
| NextReads Newsletters |
| Sign-up for a NextReads newsletter and receive email notifications with book suggestions in our catalogue. Each title links back to the catalogue where you can place holds on the titles that interest you most. |
| NoveList |
| Access NoveList Plus to discover new books to read. You'll find read-alikes and authors suggestions. Browse genres and award winning books. |
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