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Ah, summer. The time of year to kick back in the backyard or on a beach and relax with a good book. Check out CBC Books' list of 10 literary delights to start your summer reading off right.

Jeff Rubin on the end of global economic growth

According to Jeff Rubin, as the price of oil goes up, the economy slows down, and this is a trend with no end in sight. However, he doesn't see the end of economic growth as a bad thing. He explains why to As It Happens.

Franklin the Turtle honoured with Canadian postage stamp

Franklin the Turtle is now gracing a limited edition stamp, joining the likes of Dr. Frederick Banting, Alexander Graham Bell, Emily Carr and Margaret Laurence. What makes Franklin stand out, however, is that he's the first animated character to earn this honour.

David Frum's novel approach to American politics

Asian Heritage Month: Family ties

What you should say to your kids

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video Golden-voiced Ted Williams shares highs and lows video: The world watched Ted Williams skyrocket to fame, but the "man with the golden voice" soon crashed back to earth. Williams tells CBC News how he survived both misfortune and fame.
Lobster, moose and bagel deliver rights lessons video: A P.E.I. lawyer is finishing up a children's book series on Canada's Charter of Rights with some help from a New Brunswick lobster, a Montreal bagel, a Saskatchewan moose, and Anne of Green Tomatoes.
Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes dies video: Prolific Mexican novelist and essayist Carlos Fuentes has died in a hospital in Mexico City, according to Mexico's cultural agency. He was 83.

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Listen this week

The Next Chapter

Shelagh Rogers chats with Canada's current and future literary stars. This week, she talks to former Giller winner Vincent Lam about his new book The Headmaster's Wager.

Writers & Company

Eleanor Wachtel talks to writers from around the world. This week, a past interview with a man hailed as Mexico`s most gifted writer -- the late Carlos Fuentes.

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