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There's no shortage of fascinating true crime books out there - this list of the 50 best true crime books only scratches the surface. How many have you read?
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This selection of top books about leadership was carefully chosen from bestseller lists, Forbes, and even from the recommendations of Bill Gates and Barack Obama.
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From the White House to Downing Street, our book list has fictional intrigue, politics, and twists and turns. These novels include spies, explosions, big finales and award-winning high-end literary fiction set in political circles.
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The National Book Awards began in 1950 in New York City when The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren was named America’s premier piece of fiction from the previous year. Today, it’s the most important event on the American literary calendar and continues to recognize the best in American writing.
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Considered the most prestigious literary award in science fiction, the Hugo Award is awarded annually to the best science fiction or fantasy book from the previous year. Explore our list of every Hugo Award winner for best novel dating back to 1953.
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Explore the diverse and talented voices of 20 must-read Canadian authors with a list of new and used books to buy online, read or gift.
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