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15 Canadian romance books to swoon over this summer

From meet-cutes to happy endings, these romance books are the perfect match for your summer reading list.

Saskatoon author Meredith Hambrock wins $25K Leacock Medal for best Canadian humour writing

She won the The Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for She's A Lamb!, her second novel.

Ann Patchett shares the best contemporary novel she’s ever read and 3 other standout books

The American author was on The Next Chapter to chat about some favourite books and her latest novel, Whistler.

Books The Next Chapter June 22

From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity

Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom — fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism — is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.

Christine Pagulayan

News Entertainment June 21

reuben quinn and and Melissa Powless Day win 2026 Indigenous Voices Awards

12 Canadian books that explore family and fatherhood for Father's Day

Jordan Abel’s dad era is all about Indigenous joy and honesty

Books Bookends June 22

20 books to read for National Indigenous History Month and beyond

Solvej Balle’s books highlight how to make the most of life while stuck in a time loop

Books Bookends June 17

American author Hanif Abdurraqib wins $75K Weston International Award for career achievement in nonfiction

Join Books and Backroads as it returns for its fourth season

News Canada New Brunswick Community June 22

Netflix announces Icebreaker, the latest hockey romance based on a bestselling novel

Richard Raycraft

News Entertainment June 16

12 books for young readers to read during Indigenous History Month and beyond

Cassandra Calin’s graphic novel tops Canadian kids bestsellers list for 6th week in a row

8 books by B.C. authors to kick off summer

News Canada British Columbia June 21

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Recognizing Canada’s best English-language and French-language books in seven categories. Discover the books

Giller Prize

Giller Prize

$100,000 for the author of the best Canadian novel, short story collection or graphic novel. Discover the books

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The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter highlights iconic Canadian authors and rising literary stars as they share the stories and ideas that intrigue and inspire them. Visit Show Site

Bookends with Mattea Roach

Bookends

When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. Visit Show Site