Canada's premier book review and awards program.

A walk through the woods can become a whole world of discovery. In Once Upon A Woodland Walk, Casey Torch invites young readers into a richly coloured Canadian forest filled with animals, hidden details, and gentle moments of wonder. The CANREADS review praises the book as “tender, immersive, and brimming with visual detail,” while highlighting how its Leave No Trace principles turn curiosity into practical care for the natural world. With lyrical repetition, hand-painted artwork, and a message rooted in respect for nature, this is a picture book that encourages children to slow down, look closely, and see the forest as something worth protecting. Read the full CANREADS review at the link in our bio. Purchase the book on Amazon. #CANREADS #OnceUponAWoodlandWalk #CanadianAuthor #CanadianBooks #ChildrensBooks

We can tell you what CANREADS is all about, but sometimes it’s better to hear it from the authors themselves. 📚 From receiving a professional editorial review to being part of the CANREADS Awards, our goal is to create an experience that gives Canadian authors meaningful recognition, credible feedback, and more opportunities to get their work seen. And hearing what that experience has meant to the authors who have been part of it? That means a lot to us. Reviews. Recognition. Community. And a space that takes Canadian books seriously. Submissions for the 2027 CANREADS Awards close November 27th. Learn more at canreads.ca

Your next chapter starts here. 📚 CANREADS offers professional-quality trade reviews that connect your book with the people it was written for, giving authors an honest, credible perspective they can confidently share long after publication. It all culminates in our annual CANREADS Book Awards, a time for authors to connect, celebrate, and be recognized for their work. Whether you're publishing your first book or your tenth, there's a place for you in our community. Ready to be part of it? Discover CANREADS and everything we have to offer at canreads.ca

September brought another incredible mix of stories to the CANREADS review shelf. 📚🍂 From page-turning fiction and deeply personal journeys to books exploring business, economics, leadership, and the forces shaping our working world, imaginative stories for younger readers, and books that took us into entirely new worlds, this month’s reviews covered plenty of ground. Different genres. Different perspectives. Different reasons to keep turning the page. Swipe through for a look at some of the books our reviewers spent September reading, and visit the link in our bio to explore our latest editorial reviews. #CANREADS #BookReviews #CanadianAuthors #CanadianBooks #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity #Bookstagram #EditorialReviews

Behind one of Canada’s most recognizable hats is a story of persistence, eccentricity, and a refusal to compromise on quality. In The Endurable Alex Tilley, Nancy E. Beal traces the life of the Ontario entrepreneur who turned a frustration with inadequate sailing hats into an internationally recognized brand. The CANREADS review highlights how resilience, not instant success, defined Tilley’s career, and how Beal balances bankruptcy, lawsuits, business triumphs, and his famously unconventional personality with wit and meticulous research. The result is a biography that goes far beyond the hat, revealing a man whose story is every bit as memorable as the icon he created. Click the link in our bio to read the full Editorial Review, and to purchase the book on Amazon. #CANREADS #TheEndurableAlexTilley #CandianAuthor #CanadianBooks #Biography

Some readers fall in love. Others solve murders. 📚 When it comes to your bookshelf, are you reaching for a romance or a thriller? No wrong answers... unless you ask the comments. 👀👇 #CANREADS #ReadCanadian #BookCommunity #RomanceBooks #ThrillerBooks

Publishing a book is only the beginning. Getting it into the hands of readers is the next chapter. At CANREADS, our goal is to provide thoughtful, professional reviews that authors can confidently share long after publication. We're grateful to every author who has trusted us with their story and taken the time to share their experience. Learn more about our editorial review services through the link in our bio. #CANREADS #CanadianAuthors #BookMarketing #IndieAuthors #BookReviews

The forecast is calling for oversized sweaters and one more chapter. 🍂📚 A fully booked calendar calls for downtime, right? CANREADS sweatshirts were made for your ultimate cozy reading days. Shop the collection through the link in our bio. #CANREADS #BookMerch #FallReading #BookLovers #CozySeason

Some grief changes everything. In Ashes, Grace, and the Woman I Became, Jackie Lee Agnew writes with raw honesty about a devastating year of loss, including the deaths of her stepdaughter, father-in-law, father, and husband Steve. The CANREADS review notes that Agnew “refuses to make grief tidy, graceful, or easy for others to witness,” allowing anger, exhaustion, loneliness, and hope to exist side by side. What makes this memoir especially meaningful is the way Agnew extends her story into something readers can use. Reflection prompts, gentle practices, and affirmations throughout the book offer support without pretending that healing follows a simple path or fixed timeline. Click the link in our bio to read the full Editorial Review, and to purchase the book on Amazon. #CANREADS #AshesGraceAndTheWomanIBecame #CanadianAuthor #CanadianBooks #Memoir @jackieleeagnew @burnstownpublishing

Every great reader starts with a single page. Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, curiosity, creativity, and connection. Every story we discover has the power to broaden our perspective and inspire what's possible. This International Literacy Day, we're celebrating the books that shape us and the joy of reading at every age. Happy International Literacy Day. ❤️📚 #CANREADS #InternationalLiteracyDay #ReadCanadian

August gave us unforgettable characters, thought-provoking ideas, and stories that made us laugh, reflect, and see the world a little differently. 📚 Our August review shelf is filled with books that challenged us, surprised us, and reminded us why we love discovering new reads. We hope one of them finds its way onto your shelf next. Swipe through our August reviews, then visit CANREADS.ca to read the full reviews and discover your next book. #CANREADS #CanadianBooks #BookReview #ReadCanadian #BookCulture

Giving children the freedom to choose their own books is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. 📚 At school, there are plenty of things already chosen for them: what to learn, where to sit, what comes next. But choosing a book that sparks their curiosity, makes them laugh, or pulls them into a whole new world? That feels like freedom. This school year, let reading be more than homework. Give growing minds the freedom to discover a story they genuinely love. Find your next children's read by visiting CANREADS and exploring the Children's category under Editorial Reviews. ✨ #CANREADS #Backtoschool #CanadianAuthors #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks