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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

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

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

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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Free shipping to Canada

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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Weird books

June 03, 2021

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 essential travel books

By Richard Davies

June 21, 2021

A good author should always suffer for his or her art. Well, the best travel writers suffer more than most, so perhaps that's why their books are so memorable. Here's our list of the best travel books to read.

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7 reasons to love reading

By Katie Yakovleva

June 15, 2021

At AbeBooks we believe there is something undeniably special about reading. And we don’t just love to read books. We love to talk about them. Whether we came to love reading at five or at fifty, the experience has become a significant and treasured part of many people’s lives.

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Women's Prize for Fiction archives: the best since 1996

October 01, 2021

Since 1996, the Women's Prize for Fiction has recognized and celebrated the best female writers around the world. Discover award-winning books from the likes of Zadie Smith, Carol Shields, Ali Smith, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and more.

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50 essential science fiction books

By Richard Davies

June 21, 2021

This was a virtually impossible task. Put together a list of 50 must-read science fiction books and don’t make anyone angry. See our list of the best science fiction books to read.

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The most devilish books

August 30, 2021

Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles, the prince of darkness - call him what you will, but the devil is a such an intriguing force of evil that countless writers across many centuries have woven a devil, the devil or simply demonic themes into their work.

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20 must-read romance books

August 03, 2021

From modern day dating challenges like swiping right to time travel and a passionate hunt for a ruthless serial killer these top romance picks will keep you turning the page.

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30 essential books about love

June 21, 2021

The theme of love is integral to literature and countless examples can be found in many well-loved classic novels. The books on this list have one thing in common - love.

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30 essential self help books

By Richard Davies

June 21, 2021

Books designed to improve one's self have been around for centuries and the genre, as we know it, began to take shape in the middle of the 19th century with a book aptly called "self-help" by a wonderfully named man called Samuel Smiles.

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