Looking to add young adult manga to your summer reading list? In this episode, Sally and Kelly recommend two series: Goodbye, My Rose Garden by Dr Pepperco, and Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku.

Do you like survival stories like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, or Stranded by Jeff Probst? Afton recommends the middle grade title Alone, a novel in verse, by Megan E. Freeman.

Looking for a terrifying summer read? In this episode Sally introduces listeners to Pearl, a horror fiction novel written by Josh Malerman.

Looking for a series to add to your summer reading list? Jennifer recommends Humphrey the Hamster by Betty Birney for readers ages 7 to 10.

Looking for an enjoyable full cast audiobook to listen to this summer? Chris recommends the engaging titles in the Miss Marple series.

Are you learning to read? In this episode Jacque shares some of her favorite series featuring diverse characters: Ty's Travels by Kelly Starling Lyons and Geraldine Pu by Maggie P. Chang.

In today's episode, Sally and Erin introduce listeners to the genre of narrative non-fiction — true stories that read like novels. Some great examples include Fuzz by Mary Roach, Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker, Disfigured by Amanda LeDuc, and The Five by by Hallie Rubenhold.

Looking for books with adventure and mystery to add to your summer reading list? Sally tells listeners about titles by her all-time favourite author Lemony Snicket!

To celebrate our country's birthday, Amanda recommends three books written by Canadian authors: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice, The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, and The Maid by Nita Prose.

In today's podcast, Emily shares a great read for kids ages 7 to 11: Walking for Water by Susan Hughes. Victor and his twin sister Linesi live in the African country of Malawi. Although they are both eight years old, Victor and Lenesi have very different lives because of their genders. When his new teacher, Mr. Tambala, teaches a lesson about gender equality, Victor decides to make a change.