Great Reads

Turn over a new leaf with unique reads that are bursting with colour.

Charles Chaplin, My Autobiography
This book is a peephole into the private life of one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. Charles Chaplin brought laughter into the lives of those living through war and economic hardship; listen carefully as the star of silent films speaks out. www.penguinclassics.ca

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Abraham Verghese’s background in medicine and upbringing in Ethiopia bleed through the pages of his first fiction, Cutting for Stone. The moving story of twin brothers, Marion and Shiva Stone, was ranked No. 2 on New York Times’ best-selling Paperback Trade Fiction list for over two months. www.randomhouse.ca

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The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant
The main character in this gripping true story is a male Siberian tiger. Set in Russia’s Far East, author John Vaillant shines a light on the dark side of instinct, both human and animal. This tiger doesn’t forget its foes. www.knopfdoubleday.com