June 7, 2020
Time to start planning your summer reading: Our critics have picked their favourites in genres ranging from mystery to historical fiction to graphic novels. Also this week, a roundup of recent books on racism, a look at some of the authors behind Harlequin’s new LGBTQ imprint and an update on the Frankfurt Book Fair as Canada tries to postpone its guest of honour role. Keep up to date @globebooks. – Lori Fazari
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