The Dorito Effect, $32.50
Mark Schatzker
Toronto journalist Mark Schatzker follows up his book on steak with another exhaustive and enjoyable look at the food industry. This time, Schatzker theorizes that the key to reversing the North American health crisis is to look at the link between flavour and nutrition, and how that historic relationship has been altered by the food industry.
The Knockoff, $30
Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza
This novel is The Devil Wears Prada meets All About Eve, set in a technology-ridden modern world. The former assistant to the editor-in-chief at a top fashion magazine comes back to the mag, after a stint at Harvard Business School, to change the publication to an app, take over the EIC’s position and steal her former boss’s boyfriend to boot.
Modern Romance, $33
Aziz Ansari
Comedian Aziz Ansari authored this hilarious book about dating in the digital age. It reads more like a dating manual, with interesting, in-depth facts and lots of research on how dating has changed over the years, why it’s changed, and how we can change with it to make the most out of finding our soul mate.
The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy, $16.95
Sam Maggs
Billed as “a handbook for girl geeks,” this book sees Maggs dig deep into the world of fan fiction, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs, RPGs and MMOs. And if that makes sense, this is the book for you. Maggs gives her unique, fun and feminist insights into the male-dominated world including tips, cheat codes and much more.
The Rumor, $31
Elin Hilderbrand
Known for her all-too-relatable stories about friendships, family and relationships (usually based in Nantucket), Hilderbrand is back at it with her latest novel. Two best friends in very different situations have their friendship tested once rumours start swirling and gossip starts spreading. Every word by Hilderbrand is a beautiful treat.
Leave No Doubt, $19.95
Mike Babcock, Rick Larsen
Although this memoir was published last year, interest in the words of hockey wisdom from the newly minted Toronto Maple Leafs coach is skyrocketing this book to the top of many people’s must-read lists. This memoir is set against the backdrop of the dramatic victory of the Canadian men’s hockey team at the Vancouver Olympic Games.
Nothing Like Love, $32
Sabrina Ramnanan
An enthralling love story set in an exotic locale is perfect summer reading for many. If you’re one of the many, Toronto native Sabrina Ramnanan’s debut novel is an ideal choice. Set in the town of Chance, Trinidad, Nothing Like Love tells the story of forbidden love between a school girl named Vimla Narine and the village pundit’s son, Krishna Govind.
Mayors Gone Bad, $32
Philip Slayton
This book explores why Canadian mayors are messing up in a variety of ways. Author Philip Slayton discusses former mayor Rob Ford, naturally, but Ford is far from alone as this colourful collection demonstrates. Other mayors that have shown shockingly bad judgment include London’s Joe Fontana and Susan Fennell of Brampton.
Dear Daughter, $31
Elizabeth Little
A story about a spoiled socialite who’s arrested when her mom turns up murdered. Problem is, she herself doesn’t know whether or not she did it. This book is a page-turner and filled with such suspense you’ll likely read it in one sitting. The paperback edition of this debut novel by Elizabeth Little is out in July and is a must-read.
Finders Keepers, $39.99
Stephen King
What goes better with summer than a good scare? And who better to deliver said fright than the incomparable Stephen King, whose latest novel, Finders Keepers, is said to be reminiscent of his classic 1987 tale of artistic obsession, Misery. This taut, suspenseful tale will keep your nose firmly in book from start to finish.
