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>Toronto Architect Siamak Hariri’s Reading List is Built on Non-Fiction
The founding partner of Hariri Ponterini includes writers from ancient Persia to contemporary America among his favourites
The founding partner of Hariri Ponterini includes writers from ancient Persia to contemporary America among his favourites
>Linda Haynes Sandwiches in Book Reading Among Her Philanthropic Endeavours
The ACE Bakery co-founder is an honorary patron of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, so of course she has all the shortlisted books on her TBR list
The ACE Bakery co-founder is an honorary patron of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, so of course she has all the shortlisted books on her TBR list
>Global News Broadcaster Susan Hay Leans into Soulfulness With Inspirational Books
From ‘Chicken Little’ to Martha Beck’s ‘The Way of Integrity’ and Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming,' the TV host shares her faves
From ‘Chicken Little’ to Martha Beck’s ‘The Way of Integrity’ and Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming,' the TV host shares her faves
>Podcaster, PR Maestro and Politico Amanda Alvaro’s Best-of Book List is Loaded With Memoirs
The Toronto host of 'Beyond a Ballot' highly recommends personal stories from Joan Didion, Huma Abedin and Amy Bloom
The Toronto host of 'Beyond a Ballot' highly recommends personal stories from Joan Didion, Huma Abedin and Amy Bloom
>‘As It Happens’ Host Nil Köksal Loves Contemporary Fiction With a Side of Facts
The Istanbul-born veteran CBC journalist takes our Shelf Life questionnaire to reveal her favourite authors and books
The Istanbul-born veteran CBC journalist takes our Shelf Life questionnaire to reveal her favourite authors and books
>‘Law and Order Toronto’ Creator Tassie Cameron Takes a Page From Virginia Woolf
The award-winning screenwriter also names Jane Austen, Agatha Christie and Ernest Hemingway among her favourite authors
The award-winning screenwriter also names Jane Austen, Agatha Christie and Ernest Hemingway among her favourite authors
>Canadian Opera Conductor Johannes Debus Leads Us Through His Book Collection
The German-born music man has an eccentric, passionate taste in literature, from contemporary fantasy to a children's space book
The German-born music man has an eccentric, passionate taste in literature, from contemporary fantasy to a children's space book
>Broadway Singer Louise Pitre’s Must-Read Books Lean to Memoirs
The Mamma Mia! star takes the Shelf Life quiz and fills us in on the best book she's read this year and the novel that broke her heart.
The Mamma Mia! star takes the Shelf Life quiz and fills us in on the best book she's read this year and the novel that broke her heart.
>Perfumer Daniel Patrick Giles’ Reading List is Infused With Inspiration
The Canadian-born founder of Perfumehead loves non-fiction, from glam memoirs to empowering books
The Canadian-born founder of Perfumehead loves non-fiction, from glam memoirs to empowering books
>David Mirvish’s Must-Reads Range from the Classics to Pure Canadiana
The theatre producer, art collector and real estate developer reveals the books that inspired him and defined him
The theatre producer, art collector and real estate developer reveals the books that inspired him and defined him
>Ulrike Al-Khamis Curates a Reading List as Culturally Relevant as the Museum She Oversees
A tour of the curator's library includes Indigenous Canadian writers, Russian classics and award-winning Arabic fiction
A tour of the curator's library includes Indigenous Canadian writers, Russian classics and award-winning Arabic fiction
>David Frum’s Present Reading List Includes a Lot of Stories About the Past
The Canadian American political commentator lets Zoomer in on some of the hefty tomes that line his shelves, and the very close relative he'd give anything to have dinner with again
The Canadian American political commentator lets Zoomer in on some of the hefty tomes that line his shelves, and the very close relative he'd give anything to have dinner with again
>Michael May’s Reading List Reflects His Passion for Science and Technology
The regenerative medicine expert can't wait to dive into a book on gene-editing technology and praises a title on the economics of AI
The regenerative medicine expert can't wait to dive into a book on gene-editing technology and praises a title on the economics of AI
>Mary Jo Eustace Likes a Good ‘Triumph Over Tragedy’ Story
The incorrigible bibliophile — and host of the podcast 'Senior Bitches' — tells us about her favourite books and why she's fascinated with the Mafia
The incorrigible bibliophile — and host of the podcast 'Senior Bitches' — tells us about her favourite books and why she's fascinated with the Mafia
>There’s No Debating Rudyard Griffiths Likes to Read, With Titles Examining the State of the Modern World Topping His List
The author, television broadcaster and philanthropic adviser who has played a large role in shaping Canadian political discourse, tells us what books line his shelves and why he wants to have a face to face with Vladimir Putin
The author, television broadcaster and philanthropic adviser who has played a large role in shaping Canadian political discourse, tells us what books line his shelves and why he wants to have a face to face with Vladimir Putin
>Historical Fiction Is Always on Venture Capitalist Tanya Sam’s Must-Read List
The business woman and former Real Housewife of Atlanta has a soft spot for romance titles, but would love to have dinner with a certain writer of fantasy fiction
The business woman and former Real Housewife of Atlanta has a soft spot for romance titles, but would love to have dinner with a certain writer of fantasy fiction
>How Harry Potter Cast a Spell on Political Analyst Tasha Kheiriddin
The Toronto PR maven loved recent non-fiction books on Indigenous relations and raising teen girls, but her taste in fiction is fantastical
The Toronto PR maven loved recent non-fiction books on Indigenous relations and raising teen girls, but her taste in fiction is fantastical
>When Toronto Doctor and Humanitarian Samantha Nutt Travels, There’s Usually a Book in her Bag
The War Child founder loves literary fiction, but a non-fiction book on Medical Assistance in Dying captured her attention this year
The War Child founder loves literary fiction, but a non-fiction book on Medical Assistance in Dying captured her attention this year
>“The Social” Butterfly Jessica Allen Alights on Her Favourite Titles
The Hamilton, Ont.-based journalist loves literary fiction, with Pulitzer winner Jean Stafford and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro topping her list
The Hamilton, Ont.-based journalist loves literary fiction, with Pulitzer winner Jean Stafford and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro topping her list
>Toronto Gallerist Jane Corkin is Focused on Photography, but Loves a Good Novel
The Elena Ferrante fan desperately wants to know who is behind the Neopolitan Quartet and invite them to dinner
The Elena Ferrante fan desperately wants to know who is behind the Neopolitan Quartet and invite them to dinner
>Liberal MP Marci Ien’s Eclectic Reading Taste Is Reflected in Her Favourite Books
The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth learned a valuable lesson from "A Prayer for Owen Meany."
The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth learned a valuable lesson from "A Prayer for Owen Meany."
>Playwright and TV Writer-Producer Daniel Goldfarb Loves Literature
The Toronto-born writer of "Julia" and "Marvellous Mrs. Maisel" would invite Chekhov to dinner, but Julia Child is a close second
The Toronto-born writer of "Julia" and "Marvellous Mrs. Maisel" would invite Chekhov to dinner, but Julia Child is a close second
>The Royal Ontario Museum CEO Takes Time Out from a Crammed Schedule to Fill Us In on His Favourite Books
In the Shelf Life Questionnaire, Josh Basseches raves about ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ and “Walden’
In the Shelf Life Questionnaire, Josh Basseches raves about ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ and “Walden’
>James Mullinger’s Literary Highlights Range from English Classics to Atlantic Canadian Non-Fiction
The former British GQ editor and New Brunswick-based comedian name-checks Virginia Woolf, Irvine Welsh and Nancy Reagan on his list of favourite books
The former British GQ editor and New Brunswick-based comedian name-checks Virginia Woolf, Irvine Welsh and Nancy Reagan on his list of favourite books
>How George R.R. Martin Turned Maxine Bailey into a Fan of Fantasy Writing
The executive director of the Canadian Film Centre tells us about the best book she's read this year and how much she loves Zora Neale Hurston
The executive director of the Canadian Film Centre tells us about the best book she's read this year and how much she loves Zora Neale Hurston
>Toronto’s Teatro Verde Co-owner Shawn Gibson on the Best Book He’s Read This Year and What’s on his TBR Pile
The proprietor of the high-end lifestyle emporium and flower shop takes our Shelf Life questionnaire
The proprietor of the high-end lifestyle emporium and flower shop takes our Shelf Life questionnaire
>Vancouver Chef David Hawksworth’s Bookshelves Groaning With — What Else? — Cookbooks
The master of contemporary Canadian cuisine tells us about the book that changed his life, what he can't wait to read and which author he would like to invite to dinner
The master of contemporary Canadian cuisine tells us about the book that changed his life, what he can't wait to read and which author he would like to invite to dinner
>Tony Keller’s Must-Read Books are Tailor-Made for History Buffs
The Globe and Mail editorial page editor favours titles with fresh perspectives on everything from art to Canadian nationalism to the Nazi economy
The Globe and Mail editorial page editor favours titles with fresh perspectives on everything from art to Canadian nationalism to the Nazi economy
>Tim Murphy Loves Detective Fiction, But His Bookshelves Hold Some Classics
The CEO of the Toronto business law firm McMillan LLP also likes non-fiction that challenges conventional thinking
The CEO of the Toronto business law firm McMillan LLP also likes non-fiction that challenges conventional thinking
>Barry Avrich Can’t Wait to Read the Inside Scoop on Making “The Godfather”
The Canadian film director, who grew up in Montreal, cites "The Catcher in the Rye" as a seminal book
The Canadian film director, who grew up in Montreal, cites "The Catcher in the Rye" as a seminal book
>Nadia Di Donato Loves a Good Story, As Long As It’s Non-Fiction
The Toronto interior designer is a big fan of the Jean Sasson's Princess series and can't wait to read "The House of Gucci"
The Toronto interior designer is a big fan of the Jean Sasson's Princess series and can't wait to read "The House of Gucci"
>Billy Newton-Davis Learns About his Black Heritage Through Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warmth of Other Suns”
The Juno-winning singer loves Sammy Davis Jr., Toni Morrison and can't wait to read "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents"
The Juno-winning singer loves Sammy Davis Jr., Toni Morrison and can't wait to read "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents"
>Adrienne Batra on Judy Blume, ‘The Fountainhead’ and her fascination with Jane Austen
The editor-in-chief of The Toronto Sun can't wait to read Barbara Amiel's memoir 'Friends and Enemies,' for its inside look at Canadian media, politics and celebrity
The editor-in-chief of The Toronto Sun can't wait to read Barbara Amiel's memoir 'Friends and Enemies,' for its inside look at Canadian media, politics and celebrity
>Debbie Travis on ‘Shuggie Bain,’ Isabel Allende and Her Love of Roald Dahl Books
The renowned Canadian interior decorator says 'Under the Tuscan Sun' inspired her to buy a 100-acre farm in Italy, where she runs a boutique hotel
The renowned Canadian interior decorator says 'Under the Tuscan Sun' inspired her to buy a 100-acre farm in Italy, where she runs a boutique hotel
>Bonnie Strome on a Second World War novel, Celeste Ng and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
The manager of the newly renovated Park Hyatt in Toronto and its famed rooftop bar, The Writers Room, on inviting Margaret Atwood to dinner
The manager of the newly renovated Park Hyatt in Toronto and its famed rooftop bar, The Writers Room, on inviting Margaret Atwood to dinner
>Ali Velshi on African-American History, Charles Dickens and Pandemic Reading
The Toronto-raised MSNBC news anchor and columnist would love to invite Margaret Atwood on his show – and to dinner
The Toronto-raised MSNBC news anchor and columnist would love to invite Margaret Atwood on his show – and to dinner
>Jennifer Jones on the novel she read so much the cover fell off and the book she’s given to 20 people
The Toronto Public Library fundraising executive, who was obsessed with dinosaur books as a child, is a die-hard Jack Reacher fan
The Toronto Public Library fundraising executive, who was obsessed with dinosaur books as a child, is a die-hard Jack Reacher fan
>Bruce Kuwabara on a memoir about addiction, “A Fine Balance,” and Hanya Yanagihara
The Toronto starchitect loves novels and non-fiction, and looks foward to reading "Red Oblivion" by his niece, Leslie Shimotakahara
The Toronto starchitect loves novels and non-fiction, and looks foward to reading "Red Oblivion" by his niece, Leslie Shimotakahara
>Zaib Shaikh on a New Edition of “The Babur Nama,” “The English Patient” and Dining with Shakespeare
The Little Mosque on the Prairie actor, now a diplomat in Los Angeles, says "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" changed his perspective
The Little Mosque on the Prairie actor, now a diplomat in Los Angeles, says "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" changed his perspective
>Bonnie Stern on Her Favourite Thriller, a Newfoundland Novel and Leonard Cohen
The Canadian culinary queen can't wait to read 'What Strange Paradise', a new novel from Omar El Akkad that humanizes the global refugee crisis
The Canadian culinary queen can't wait to read 'What Strange Paradise', a new novel from Omar El Akkad that humanizes the global refugee crisis
>Monika Schnarre on a Cancer Memoir, a Novel About Ancient Judaism and Barack Obama
Canada's original supermodel says the personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad completely changed her perspective on business
Canada's original supermodel says the personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad completely changed her perspective on business
>Edward Burtynsky on “The Hidden Life of Trees” and how “Sapiens” changed his perspective
The award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author names "Last of the Curlews" as his favourite book of all time
The award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author names "Last of the Curlews" as his favourite book of all time
>Adrienne Clarkson on Hilary Mantel, Nobel Prize-winning Poetry and Her Love of Hemingway
The former Governor General, an author herself, names War and Peace and Anna Karenina as her all-time favourite books
The former Governor General, an author herself, names War and Peace and Anna Karenina as her all-time favourite books
>Marilyn Lightstone on Anne of Green Gables, a forbidden book and author Daniel Silva
An avid reader, the Canadian actress and podcaster describes her long association with Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale
An avid reader, the Canadian actress and podcaster describes her long association with Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale
>Colette van den Thillart on the Royals, Bohemianism and Leslie Blanch
The Canadian interior designer is missing England these days, so Anne Glenconner's entertaining biography Lady in Waiting provided a fix
The Canadian interior designer is missing England these days, so Anne Glenconner's entertaining biography Lady in Waiting provided a fix
>Style Guru Joe Mimran Loves to Read Ahead
Orwell's novel 1984 is a favourite, and he can’t wait to read Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
Orwell's novel 1984 is a favourite, and he can’t wait to read Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
>Wanda Nanibush on Diné poetry, Russian literature and Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The Art Gallery of Ontario's curator of Indigenous Art is diving into two books on racism by Kendi and Sefa Dei
The Art Gallery of Ontario's curator of Indigenous Art is diving into two books on racism by Kendi and Sefa Dei
>The Social Host Lainey Lui Has Pandemic Brain and It’s Interrupting Her Reading
The Social host can't wait to read Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel Klara and the Sun
The Social host can't wait to read Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel Klara and the Sun
>Vancouver chef Vikram Vij on His Favourite Book of All Time and What He’s Reading Next
The Vancouver chef's all-time favourite book is A Fine Balance by Rohinston Mistry
The Vancouver chef's all-time favourite book is A Fine Balance by Rohinston Mistry
>B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on What She’s Reading Next
Organizing B.C.'s COVID-19 response doesn't leave much time for reading, but Dr. Bonnie Henry has a growing list of books she's looking forward to cracking when things return to normal including The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli and The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
Organizing B.C.'s COVID-19 response doesn't leave much time for reading, but Dr. Bonnie Henry has a growing list of books she's looking forward to cracking when things return to normal including The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli and The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson