Celebrating Canadian Authors: 15 Canadian fiction releases of 2025

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Wishing all Canadians a very Happy Canada Day! To mark this occasion, I’m thrilled to highlight some of the top fiction published by Canadian authors in 2025. Dive into these 15 books which showcase the incredible talent and diverse voices shaping Canada’s literary landscape!

One standout is The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus, which was selected as a Read with Jenna pick, making it a must-read! Fans of mystery novels will be excited about The Black Wolf, the much-anticipated new installment in the beloved Inspector Gamache series. And many have already picked up Nita Prose’s latest volume in the Molly the Maid series. The stories, along with the many others, will allow you to discover the wide array of perspectives, stories, and genres reflected by current Canadian authors.

Happy reading!

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The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
CA$0.00


JANUARY 2025 READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK

Pen arrives at Edinburgh, suspecting her Canadian family’s hidden truth. Drawn to Lord Lennox and his captivating family, she uncovers the secret while experiencing first love and self-discovery on campus.

AMAZON

Everything Is Fine Here by Iryn Tushabe
CA$0.00


In Uganda, 18-year-old Aine's sister returns with a girlfriend, leading to emotional turmoil and family drama rooted in strict anti-gay laws. Aine's journey of self-discovery unfolds amidst difficult choices.


AMAZON

Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
CA$0.00


Julie Chan, a cashier with nothing to lose, assumes her deceased twin sister Chloe's glamorous influencer life, but as she navigates this new world, she uncovers dark secrets and potential danger.
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AMAZON

The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien
CA$0.00


From the bestselling author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing

Lina and her father arrive at The Sea, a mysterious enclave, where she befriends historical figures, learns from their stories, and confronts her father’s revelations about their family's tragic past.

AMAZON

The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
CA$18.00


Based on real events. From the bestselling author of Room, The Wonder, and The Pull of the Stars

A runaway train hurtles towards Paris in 1895. A diverse cast of passengers – politicians, lovers, and a dangerous anarchist – must confront fate and their own secrets as the catastrophic crash unfolds.
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AMAZON

The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose
CA$19.00


From the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest

Molly's life as a hotel maid is upended when her gran's trinket becomes a priceless treasure. After it's stolen, she uncovers a surprising family history and a familiar face connected to the theft.
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AMAZON

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Part of the Molly the Maid series

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
CA$0.00


From the #1 New York Times author of Every Summer After

Alice, a photographer, revisits her childhood lake cottage with her grandmother, Nan, and encounters Charlie Florek, a charming man from her past.

AMAZON

Wild Side by Elsie Silver
CA$24.00


From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill series

Her wedding day is a nightmare, marrying the man who shattered her trust. But to protect her nephew, she'll wed her enemy, discovering behind his darkness lies a surprising protector.

AMAZON

Part of the Rose Hill series

A Daughter's Place by Martha Batiz
CA$0.00


Inspired by the real-life daughter of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote

In 1599 Madrid, Isabel, the illegitimate daughter of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, poses as a maid in her father’s home while awaiting his return.

AMAZON

A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen
CA$0.00


From #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

Freya, torn between destiny and desire, must choose between saving her people or succumbing to her divine blood's destructive power.

AMAZON

Part of the Saga of the Unfated series

Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
CA$0.00


Kausar returns to Toronto after her daughter Sana is accused of killing a landlord, uncovering a web of secrets, lies, and local crimes as she investigates to prove Sana’s innocence.

AMAZON

Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner
CA$0.00


From the bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls

Two pairs of siblings, devotees of Jane Austen, find their lives transformed by a visit to England to visit Jane Austen’s brother.

AMAZON

The Tiger and the Cosmonaut by Eddy Boudel Tan
CA$0.00


Casper Han returns to his hometown when his father goes missing, forcing him and his siblings to confront their family's painful past and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of his twin, Sam.

AMAZON

Spiral by Bal Khabra
CA$0.00


Elias, a rookie hockey player under media pressure, teams up with aspiring ballerina Sage for a fake-dating scheme.

AMAZON

Part of the Off the Ice series

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny
CA$0.00

COMING OUT
OCTOBER 28, 2025

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache uncovers a deeper conspiracy after arresting the Black Wolf, realizing a more sinister plot is brewing, forcing him to navigate a treacherous web of hidden enemies.

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Part of the Chief Inspector Gamache Mysteries series

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