In Rene Denfeld's revelatory prison novel, both inmate and saviour alike try to find escape through the power of imagination and hope. Read the book excerpt

The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld book excerpt

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Author Zarqa Nawaz shares a humorous take on growing up Muslim in Canada. Here is an excerpt from her new book, Laughing All the Way to the Mosque.

Excerpt: Laughing All the Way to the Mosque

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A grieving bookseller finds an abandoned toddler in his store one night and makes a momentous decision. Read an excerpt from The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Book excerpt: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

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Half-sisters search for fame, fortune and love in Amy Bloom's passionate new novel, <i>Lucky Us</i>

Book Excerpt: Lucky Us by Amy Bloom

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Author Jowita Bydlowska shares a moment of when she was a raging alcoholic, struggling to raise a newborn.

Jowita Bydlowska: Confessions of a drunk mom

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The Enchanted book excerpt: "The lady hasn't lost it yet — the sound of freedom"

Excerpt: What it means to be a modern Muslim

Book excerpt: A.J. finds a note with the abandoned toddler

Excerpt: A neglected daughter meets her half-sister for the first time

Book Excerpt: My terrible secret: Confessions of a drunk mom