Listen to the Bibliopod, Maclean’s new books podcastWe’re adding a new podcast to our family. Join hosts Anne Kingston and Brian Bethune this week for frank talks on CanLit, Günter Grass and more
Why Fido is our BFF: Book review Rescue dogs can bring out the humanity in all of us, which is why they’re used for therapeutic purposes with prison inmates
My grandfather would have shot me: Book reviewAuthor Jennifer Teege’s message—that dark secrets shed their toxic power when we share them—is an important one
Book review: A vibrant novel set in TrinidadThe novel’s central plot–the love story of Vimla and Krishna–anchors a colourful collection of characters and vignettes
A suspenseful tale of desert survivalBook review: This engrossing wilderness tale starts with a teen who rides the tramway to the California mountains
Fables for adults: Book reviewO’Neill’s collection of short stories is alive with talking bears, toymakers, and grandparents. But make no mistake: These fables are for adults.
In praise of natural invaders: Book reviewOur war with invasive species has been as futile as the war on drugs. Witness the 30,000 Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades.
The composition of a composer: Philip Glass looks backThe new memoir from Glenn Gould Prize winner Philip Glass knits together his pilgrim narratives
In defence of childlessnessMeghan Daum’s book explores the reasons for not having children—most decent, all human.