Summer 2025 reading list: Top picks from Canadian authors

28-05-2025

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With the arrival of warmer weather, that means it's time to start planning your summer reading list. And for those who love supporting home-grown talent, why not add a few titles from Canadian authors to the list?
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Both Indigo and Amazon have a dedicated Canadian landing page, making it easy to add some Canadian spirit to your summer bookshelf. You'll find a range of bestsellers, new releases and prize-winning books to choose from, many of which are on sale right now.
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Fans of Carley Fortune's Meet Me By The Lake will be thrilled to revisit familiar characters in what's sure to be one of summer 2025's hottest new releases. Perfect for romance lovers, One Golden Summer is another heartfelt homage to cottage country and is an ideal beach read.
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Author Liann Zhang's debut novel is full of twists and turns as the mystery surrounding influencer Chloe VanHuusen's death unfolds. When her long-lost identical twin, Julie, steps into Chloe's glamorous world, she learns that there's more to social media stardom than meets the eye.
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In this unique work of fiction, 'The Sea' is a mysterious enclave where migrants from across the ages gather. Here, a girl named Lina cares for her ailing father and learns how connected we all are as she comes to know her neighbours and fellow migrants of The Sea.
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This thrilling mystery follows Bryden and Sam, who appear to have the 'perfect life': a beautiful daughter, chic condo and supportive friends. But when she disappears out of the blue, their community is left wondering what exactly happened to the picture-perfect Bryden.
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Jarritos Celebrates 75 Years of Flavour and Canada is Invited to the Party

National Post

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National Post

Jarritos Celebrates 75 Years of Flavour and Canada is Invited to the Party

Article content TORONTO — This year, Jarritos—the iconic Mexican soda known for its bold flavours and vibrant personality—is celebrating 75 years of bringing people together. To mark the milestone, the brand is launching a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience in Toronto's Ossington Village, followed by a nationwide restaurant giveaway that will spread the celebration from coast to coast. Article content Article content From August 15-17, 45 Ossington Avenue, one of Toronto's trendiest streets, will be transformed into an interactive Jarritos playground from 5-8pm on Friday and 12-8pm Saturday and Sunday. The three-day celebration will immerse visitors in a colourful world of flavour, featuring engaging activities, delicious treats, and unique brand experiences around every corner: Article content Interactive Installations – Vibrant, eye-catching displays designed to create memorable moments for guests. Flower Giveaways – Bright bouquets wrapped in Jarritos-branded paper. Exclusive Merch – Limited edition, stylish pieces made to be worn and treasured. Happy Hour (3–5 PM Saturday & Sunday) – Free tacos and Jarritos mocktails to keep the good vibes flowing. Full Sampling – A chance to taste Jarritos' most beloved and adventurous flavours. Article content The celebration is supported by an integrated city takeover, including nine billboards in Toronto's most high-traffic neighbourhoods, over 100 TTC posters, a fully wrapped streetcar, and posters across Ossington Station, guiding guests straight to the celebration. Article content To close out the anniversary with a national toast, Jarritos will host its first-ever coast-to-coast in-person giveaway on August 29. Partnering with 75 independent restaurants across Canada, the first 75 customers at each location will receive a free Jarritos, creating hundreds of joyful brand moments in a single day. Article content 'This is more than a birthday, it's a thank-you to our fans,' said Santiago Behar, Canada Country Manager at Jarritos. 'From the streets of Toronto to restaurants across Canada, we're celebrating the people and communities who have made Jarritos part of their tables and traditions.' Article content For more details on Jarritos' 75th anniversary events and participating restaurant partners, follow @JarritosCanada. Article content ABOUT JARRITOS Article content Jarritos Sodas come from the vibrant streets of Mexico, where optimism and hope overrule adversity, where bright colours and bold flavours are the norm and not the exception. Created in 1950 by Francisco 'El Güero' Hill in Mexico in his very own dining room, he used real fruits and real sugar to make soda so good, people kept saying '¡Que Buenos Son!' Becoming the best-selling drink in the country by 1960, we've kept the same flavour and same authentic glass bottles, while expanding to 12 vibrant flavours. We not only export products, we export our culture to the world. Each unique taste is a delicious slice of our Mexican heritage. ¡Salud! Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content