I Blew My Diet! Now What? The Easy, Proven 21-Day Plan to Drop Pounds & Bounce Back Boldly by Connie Bennett

For those who feel “eating right” is a battle, this book is a rallying cry for change! Easily digestible (!) and honest guidance served well

The History of Islam from the beginning to the present by Christoff Namel

A basic overview of Islam which professes to educate comprehensively but this reader felt it skimmed rather than engaged with the subject

Professor Nim’s Possibility Collapser and Other Stories by Steven Muir

Enter the world of Steven Muir: a place of speculation and deep thought, of stimulating, accomplished writing wrapped in mystery

Femme Fatale: Shades of Retribution by Italia Tornabene

Italia Rossi is a woman on a mission: to avenge her friend and make the world a safer place for her son, despite the dangers she faces

Crossing the Continent: The Stories of Transportation’s Trailblazers by Norman Tyler

An historical book revealing the trials, innovations and collaborations that led to America’s western expansion – oh, and the characters!

Flawless by Rhiannon Ayers

Prepare yourself to become absorbed in a tale of love with Cyndi, Bethel and Luca and keep some ice handy as it gets hot, hot hot!

Dreams from Communism: Satire from the Past, Lessons for the Present by Ian Christoff

A book of modern fables, charting Bulgaria’s move from communism to democracy, told through people’s stories and experiences

The All Canadian Story Book by Peter Clarke

A compilation of the author’s work drawn from Canadian life with special emphasis on the sea, family and friendship

Ruby by Jack Heape

A heart-warming story of friendship between a show dog called Ruby, her handler, Toby and a reclusive epileptic girl called Rachel

Bazaar by Miles Joyner

An inventive thriller, driven by action with a very dark idea at its centre and a narrative that switches between the hunters and the hunted