Our picks for today are books that make Toronto look actually kind of nice for those new to the city. Perfect reads for those on your list who are new to Toronto, or for those Torontonians you know who love the city (...or maybe WANT to love the city): chbooks.com/Collections/...

Messy Cities at Book City Danforth!

Today, we've recommended six funny books you can talk about over your holiday dinner to cut the tension. You can browse all six recommendations together, here: chbooks.com/Collections/...

Pablo Strauss’s recent translations of fiction from Quebec include The Second Substance, Aquariums, Fauna, and The Dishwasher. He is a three-time finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for translation. Pablo grew up in Victoria, BC, and has lived in Quebec City for two decades.

Born in Montreal to Egyptian parents, Éric Chacour has shared his life between France and Quebec. A graduate in applied economics and international relations, he now works in the financial sector in Montreal. What I Know About You is his first novel.

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