Canada Reads returns this year for its 20th edition, with the debates taking place March 8-11. This year the theme is “one book to transport us”. It seems very fitting to have such a theme during a year where we could all us a little escape from reality.

What if there was a library that contained hundreds of books about your life. Every single regret you’ve ever had, from the seemingly insignificant to the major life decisions, laid out before you. All you have to do is pick a regret, open the book, and you’ll step into the life that could h…

Famed Canadian "gastronaut" Bob Blumer, who you would likely know from his multiple TV series like The Surreal Gourmet, Glutton for Punishment and World's Weirdest Restaurants, is back with his seventh book, Flavorbomb, which is a unique take on taking food to the next level in a home kitche…

The Forgotten Daughter by Joanna Goodman is a follow up to her 2018 novel, The Home for Unwanted Girls. With that said, it can easily be read as a stand alone novel. For those us of living in Quebec, I feel like this novel is an emotional work of historical fiction. Goodman, a Montreal nativ…

I must confess, I am a sucker for holiday movies. Every year once Halloween has come and gone I start watching anything holiday related, from Hallmark movies to animated classics, I can’t get enough. So it goes without saying that I was quite excited to get my hands on Tom Ellen’s latest nov…

Montreal actor, singer/songwriter, and playwright Carolyn Fe debuted her role as the Filipina grandmother in Nickelodeon's New Blue's Clues & You last month. She is an award-winning actress, having worked in theatre and on-screen in movies, TV and various web series. Fe recently guest st…

When I first read the synopsis for Natalie Zina Walschots debut novel, Hench, my interest was definitely piqued. I love super hero movies and television shows but I don’t often read books within the genre. What drew me to this book however, was the fact that it’s about an office temp who wor…

This is the time of the year when I usually start making lists and packing for Christmas at Walt Disney World. Over the course of the holidays we like to camp at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, cramming into our travel trailer for two weeks of uninterrupted family time. This …

There are some fantastically fun holiday books you can get your hands on this season that pay homage to some of the most beloved movies from decades past till now. Check out these 4 holiday books inspired by your favourite movies.

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special will premiere on Tuesday, November 17th on Disney+. 

“This story is about a lot of things but mostly about idiots. So it needs saying from the onset that it’s always very easy to declare that other people are idiots, but only if you forget how idiotically difficult being human is.”

“This world war was not the first tragedy to strike mankind and it would not be the last, but none of them had been able to destroy humanity’s appreciation for beauty.”The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli is the story about a woman with resolve to be more than just a mistress. She is determin…

Canadian author Catherine McKenzie’s latest thriller, You Can’t Catch Me, is a diabolical game of cat and mouse that is guaranteed to keep readers on their toes until the very last page. The story begins with our protagonist, Jessica Williams, experiencing what is thought to be a chance enco…

Canada’s biggest Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), has unveiled the programming for its 16th edition. Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, MIBFF returns for a meaningful 16th edition that promises to inspire through a strong, diverse, and bold …

According to a press release, CBC announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its fall 2020 slate of new and returning original programming, spanning 1300 new hours and 24 series that showcase distinct perspectives and voices Canadian audiences won’t find anywhere else. The new fall…

CBC’s SCHITT’S CREEK made Canadians proud at the 72nd Emmy Awards, winning a total of nine awards including a historic win for Outstanding Comedy Series, marking the first time a Canadian television program has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Comedy or Drama series category, and the most prim…

Indians On Vacation is the latest novel by American-Canadian author Thomas King. Once again, King brings us a book full of his dry wit and sarcasm, even when dealing with heavy subject matters. On the surface this book seemed like it would be a comedy about an Indian couple taking a vacation…

What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? And how did Olaf learn to love Summer? 

Filmoption International announces that the SLAXX, which has been premiered at the renowned Fantasia Festival will be released in Quebec and Canada on September 11th. Directed by Elza Kephart, the film stars Romane Denis (Charlotte a du fun), Brett Donahue (Come Back), Sehar Bhojani (Coroner…

When I first came across the latest novel by celebrated author Emma Donoghue (Room, Wonder), I was hesitant. I wasn’t sure about reading a book about a pandemic while living through another pandemic. In the end however, the influenza pandemic of 1918 serves as a back drop in The Pull of the …

Final Cut is the latest psychological thriller by acclaimed writer S.J. Watson. The book follows Alex Young, a documentary filmmaker, as she attempts to unravel the a mysterious death and the disappearances of two young woman, in a small waterfront town. Even though the events take place ten…

Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career in this heartwarming bestseller. 

In 1947, Canwood Saskatchewan, young Leonard Flint befriends the local recluse known as Rabbit Foot Bill, only to witness a horrific crime that sees Bill off to prison. The story is loosely based on actual events of a crime in the small prairie town, as well as the experimental LSD trials at…

The Canada Reads debates, originally scheduled for the end of March but postponed due to the pandemic, kicked off today. Unlike like every other year, the debates are not in front of a live studio audience and two of the panelists are joining the debates virtually.

CBC recently announced via press release that the public broadcaster’s beloved annual battle of the books, CANADA READS 2020, will convene Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23, following its postponement in March due to COVID-19. Hosted by Ali Hassan, a panel of advocates will champion Canad…

Ten years after the final instalment of the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins returns with a villain origin story that follows President Snow’s path to the top. Unlike most villain origin stories, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes does not leave the reader sympathizing, rooting for, or …

CBC revealed its 2020-21 slate of original programming, led by a strong fall schedule featuring 1300 new hours for television spanning 22 new and returning series across all genres, in a recent media release.

According to a media release, Disney+ announced the new original series Muppets Now, which will premiere on July 31st on the service. 

To help Canadians connect with nature as they continue to practice social distancing and stay at home, CBC has launched Hello Spring, a four-week Canada-wide digital initiative celebrating the wonders of spring as it unfolds across the country in the midst of a year unlike any other. Accordi…

Montreal’s Triple Threat Studio, Danse 1...2...3, rose to the occasion on April 25th and 26th to bring the love of dance into over 500 homes. 

According to a media release,Bell Media, CBC/Radio-Canada, Corus Entertainment, Groupe V Média, and Rogers Sports & Media are coming together in a show of support for the frontline workers fighting the battle against COVID-19 across Canada. Featuring a star-studded lineup of homegrown ar…

The Canadian drama series returns with the highly anticipated fourth and final season airing Mondays at 10pm starting April 6th on CTV and Crave.

According to a recent media release, and with schools and daycares closed across the country, CBC is making more content available for children and their caregivers across many of the public broadcaster’s platforms including CBC Kids, CBC Gem and educational platform Curio.