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A book can make a great Valentine's Day present. But choosing the right one can also be trickier than relying on the generic bouquet or box of chocolates. CBC Books' Erin Balser and her partner, Matt Elliott, spoke with Fresh Air host Mary Ito about what makes it a mine-field.

Poet and book blogger Kerri Cull talks to Weekend Arts Magazine about how Canada Reads inspired her to organize a regional books debate.
"As a young woman, it's a huge honour to share the traditional knowledge of our First Nations people right from here, from this area," Nahanee says.

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Canada Reads Poetry

Canada Reads Poetry »

Discuss Canada Reads Poetry 2011 here.
I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson

I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson »

During the month of March, the CBC Book Club will be looking at I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson.
Mystery Books

Mystery Books »

Discuss your favourite mystery books and authors here. This week, we discuss Eric Wright's Joe Barley crime fiction series.

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Passing Through

Passing Through

By: David Penhale

Toronto author David Penhale's first novel is a kind of coming-of-age story for those on the cusp of retirement. Life...

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