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40 classic books & why you should read them

See our list of the best classic books and why you should read them. From Robert Louis Stevenson to George Orwell, you're bound to find your next best read.

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The 60 best dystopian books

In this list of the best dystopian novels, extreme cosmetic surgery is enforced, America breaks into a second Civil War, and animals rebel. Prepare to be disturbed, and utterly enthralled.

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50 essential non-fiction books

Similar to our list of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime, this list of 50 non-fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read (if you haven't already). This curated list covers the gamut of non-fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade.

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Picking Up the Pieces

Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to reflect and learn. Artist Carey Newman built the Witness Blanket from more than 800 humble objects collected from residential schools. This book describes his remarkable journey.

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Used Books

June 16, 2021 02:41 PM

Giving used books new life is what we do best. The choice of used books is massive - from classic novels to cookbooks, children's books, and so much more.

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Rare Books

June 11, 2021 03:09 PM

Trusted independent sellers from around the world offer for sale curated rare books, first editions and collectible signed copies of your favorite book.

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Signed Books

June 25, 2021 02:43 PM

Whether one of hundreds or one of a kind, a signed book is a wonderful addition to any book collection - find a signed copy from your favourite author.

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Millions of books are offered for sale online by bookstores and booksellers on AbeBooks, and many of them are available with free shipping to Canada.

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AbeBooks regularly publishes fascinating features about a huge variety of bookish subjects, publishers, and interesting characters in literature and notable anniversaries.

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The best epic books

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

For this particular list of the best epic books, we considered books of all genres. We didn't fuss too much over the physical length of the book or the time span, but we did seriously consider the weight of the story itself.

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12 books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1960s

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

If you were a child in the 1960s, you'll know the names Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein. These were some of the authors who wrote the words that filled our childhoods with adventure, wonder, laughter and more.

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12 books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1970s

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

Is reading ever again as full of wonder as it is during childhood? Back then, books seemed almost magic, opening doors to strange, wonderful and frightening realities. Without ever leaving the safety of our bedrooms, we were able to explore all kinds of new terrain.

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12 books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1980s

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

Growing up in the 1980s was idyllic in many ways. In childhood, the stories we explored seemed more full of adventure and wonder than could be possible. We would fight our drooping eyelids, reading late into the night by the light of a flashlight, to see what happened next.

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15 literary heroines, factual and fictional

By Beth Carswell

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

"...Besides, if women are educated for dependence; that is, to act according to the will of another fallible being, and submit, right or wrong, to power, where are we to stop?"

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Weird books

June 03, 2021 05:02 PM

Welcome to the Weird Book Room on AbeBooks, where you'll find some of the most funny and bizarre books, the world has ever known.

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50 books for an 11-year-old

By Richard Davies

June 21, 2021 03:16 PM

Britain, that most bookish of countries, has seen some heated debate about how many books children should be reading. Politician Michael Gove believes an 11-year-old should read 50 books a year.

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30 books to read to a six-year-old

By Richard Davies

June 21, 2021 03:18 PM

See our list of the best books to read to a six-year-old, including books by Roald Dahl, Chris Riddell, Tove Jansson and more.

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50 essential children's books

June 21, 2021 03:20 PM

To help get you (and your young reader) started, we've gathered up 50 great books for kids. The list ranges from picture books for young children to little novels for independent readers.

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