Ruby Barrett

I loved Delilah! Salty, spicy, funny, and totally relatable, the main character, Delilah, became the most memorable character of the year for me. The story was funny, touching, and very, very (did I mention very) sexy. It dove into family dynamic complexities and explored what being an outsider is like. I laughed out loud multiple times, rooted for the MC even when she was making terrible decisions, and wanted to read it again the moment it ended. Super fun read and so hard to put down.

Amy Chambers: restauranteigenaar, micromanager, controlfreak. Haar restaurant staat op omvallen, maar Amy heeft een plan om haar business nieuw leven in te blazen. Ze neemt Sophie Brunet, bekend als finalist van een beroemde kookwedstrijd op tv, aan als chefkok. Maar Amy’s hoop dat Sophies kooktalent en bekendheid haar restaurant van de rand van de afgrond zouden redden, lijkt nog geen waarheid te worden. Sophie is koppig en doet niet wat Amy wil. Sophie Brunet: chefkok, eigenwijs, onzeker.

June is Pride Month. Uplift LGBTQ Canadians all year round by checking out these titles of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and graphic novels. Junior High by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, illustrated by Tillie Walden Tegan and Sara: Junior High is a middle-grade graphic novel by Canadian sister musician duo Tegan and Sara. The story is inspired by the authors' own experiences of finding one's identity, musicianship and family in their adolescence.