We are well into fall and the pandemic does not appear to be going anywhere. You may already be planning ways to spend your winter indoors. For bibliophiles, COVID-19 means more time to catch up on reading. While many people like to stock up on frozen food and canned goods for the winter, I prefer stocking up on some new Canadian fiction books to be read over the colder months. I am hosting a giveaway of three new Canadian fiction books for one lucky winner. Two of these books were on the longlist for the 2020 Giller Prize. See giveaway details below.

The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
The Pull of the Stars is on the Scotiabank Giller Prize 2020 longlist. Emma Donoghue’s thirteenth novel focuses on the intense happenings at a Dublin maternity ward, over three days during the 1918 Great Flu pandemic. You probably know Donoghue from her international bestseller Room, which was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize. Room was also made into a movie starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. Don’t miss Emma Donoghue who will be appearing online at the Toronto Public Library Appel Salon on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Narrows of Fear by Carol Rose GoldenEagle
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
At a five-star glass hotel on an island in British Columbia, bartender Vincent rubs shoulders with the hotel owner Jonathan Alkaitis. This marks the beginning of their life together. Later, Vincent’s half-brother, Paul, scrawls a note on the window of the hotel: “Why don’t you swallow broken glass.” Leon Prevant, a shipping executive for a company called Neptune-Avramidis, becomes shaken when he sees the note. Thirteen years later, Vincent disappears from the deck of a Neptune-Avramidis ship. These characters are linked by a common thread as the story moves between the ship, the ship, the skyscrapers of Manhattan, and the remote northern Vancouver Island in this novel of money, greed, and white-collar crime. The Glass Hotel is longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Enter our giveaway to win a copy of each of these books, value $87. Open to Canada only, 18+.
I hope you enjoy these Canadian fiction books for fall 2020. You might be interested in reading “The Word on the Street 2020 Goes Viral” Good luck!
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Right now, I’m reading the Game of Thrones series. I haven’t seen any of the shows and I want to read the books before I binge watch it.
I am reading Klondike by Pierre Berton
An epic read that I haven’t managed to read yet! Cheers, Lori
I am about to start Mill Town by Kerri Arsenault.
Sounds really interesting. It reminds me of the TV show, Still Standing, where Jonny Harris visits small towns that are trying to survive. Cheers, Lori
I am reading The Leopard by Jo Nesbo
I am reading No More Mean Girls: The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls
I really like the title! Cheers, Lori
I am currently reading the Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and it’s amazing.
I am re-reading the Ilona Andrews Hidden Legacy Series
I Always Find You by John Lindqvist. So good!
I am reading James Patterson murder mystery.
I haven’t read any James Patterson books, but I’ve heard they’re really good! Cheers, Lori
A book called Wild Life.
I am currently reading The Trap by Melanie Raabe
Looks like a great thriller! Cheers, Lori
I am currently reading Me by Elton John. I’ve been so busy decluttering that I have had to put it aside. However, I am nearing the end of my decluttering project that I look forward to finishing my current book and starting new ones.
That would be a fun book to read! I still have some more decluttering to do! Cheers, Lori
I am reading The Last High
books are the best!
Like all books
A Dublin Student Doctor by Patrick Taylor.
thanks
I just started Ninth House
This book is getting good reviews on Goodreads! Cheers, Lori
I am actually reading To Kill a Mockingbird. My bestie found out that I had never read it and loaned me her very well worn copy. I am loving it.
I loved that book! That’s a book you could read more than once. Cheers, Lori
I’m between books right now.
I am currently reading Lisa See’s “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.” I read her other book “The Island of Sea Women” and really enjoyed it! I would absolutely love to read “The Narrows of Fear” by Carol Rose GoldenEagle.
Arabian Nights by Sir Richard Burton
Sub-Human by David Simpson.
I’m reading A Time for Mercy by John Grisham
Oh, Grisham’s books are always good! Cheers, Lori
Silks by Dick Francis
I am reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.
Before She was Helen
Before She was Helen
I always have a few books on the go at any one time – right now, Crow Winter, Open Grave and The Last Trial.
Currently I am re reading Philip Pullman’s Trilogy as in Subtle Knife.
I’m reading Kate Eberlen’s If Only and it’s a fun, light read.
I am just about to start reading The Outsider, Stephen King. I like to read the book before I see any movies/shows about it.
I agree. I always prefer to read the book first before seeing the movie version! Cheers, Lori
Right now I’m between books. Will have to choose between a Jeffrey Archer or Linda Fairstein.
Currently ‘Death of a Chef’ by Alexander Campion.Thanks!
I hadn’t read Elizabeth Berg for a dog’s age and found a ton of e-copies at the library. Just finished one (Arthur Truluv) and starting another (Night of Miracles).
I am reading The Girl Behind the Gates.
nothing right now
House on Harbor Hill by shelly stratton.
If It Bleeds by Stephen King
I like Stephen King, but I haven’t read this one yet! Cheers, Lori
I am currently reading Pilgrim’s Progress.
I am reading Dark August by Katie Tallo
I am currently reading “The Spy and The Traitor”.
I am currently reading the Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
At the moment I am not reading anything other than children bedtime stories.
Three Day Road – by Joseph Boyden
I’ll have to check this one out. Cheers, Lori
Proof by Dick Francis
All fantastic books! Looking forward to reading them all!
Good luck! Cheers, Lori
Game of Thrones!
I am waiting to read Mr. Churchill’s Secretary.
I would like to read this one too! Cheers, Lori
I’m reading Indians on Vacation by Thomas King.
I’m reading the Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. I started it in June but reading has been slow going since the pandemic started. Love it though!
I am reading Yesterday Morning it is likeable iam in chapter 2
Proof by D. Francis
The Lost Girls of Paris,
This one is on my to-read list! Cheers, Lori
I’d love this!! I’m a huge bookworm. I just finished Christine by Stephen King and am now in the middle of Throwaway Girls by Andrea Contos.
Great selection of books!
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