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From rustic accessories inspired by Canada's majestic landscape to Islamic-style condiment shakers, here are our home editors' favourite picks to freshen up your home this month.

The book buzz this fall is all about the new novel from Marisha Pessl (Special Topics in Calamity Physics). When a famed but reclusive film director’s young daughter is found dead, the quick verdict is suicide. An investigative journalist begins to look into the matter, though, and soon finds himself trapped in a mystery reminiscent of the director’s many warped films. Think Twin Peaks meets X-Files and you have a good idea of the tone of this engrossing page-turner.

This recipe, from Will Torrent's Patisserie at Home is one of many detailed how-tos, and eliminates the fear factor in baking classics like mille feuilles, eclairs and croissants!

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Can’t spare an hour to exercise? Aim for a 30-minute walk instead.

September means the back-to-school and back-to-work crunch is on, and we’re here to help with easy, healthy and portable recipes so you can eat well on the go.

The results are in! Our panel of experts pick the most effective products that will help your skin look its best.

What do you get when you cross a country singer with a crab fisher? Sabrina Whyatt, the ultimate Renaissance woman.

This French pastry recipe, from Will Torrent's Patisserie at Home is one of many detailed how-tos, and eliminates the fear factor in baking classics like mille feuilles, eclairs and croissants!

All you need are fresh ingredients and a hot grill to create the ultimate backyard party for Labour Day. Happy long weekend!

The chart-topping writer chats with fellow author Lesley Livingston about heading to TV, saying goodbye to favourite characters, and new tales to come.

From an app that tells you to leave before the traffic gets heavy to one that helps you organize your wardrobe, these great apps will turn your phone into your very own personal assistant.