Centennial Reads Summer 2026!
For anyone looking for a book to inspire hope this summer
NON-FICTION
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall & Douglas Adams. This urgent book explores one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope.
Recommended by Marilyn Beecroft
From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle. An extraordinary and inspiring memoir, about overcoming trauma and addiction and finding truth.
Recommended by Leanne Campbell
Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor. Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.
Recommended by Greta Horton
FICTION
Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe. For those who know this amazing Canadian author, this is a classic Crewe book: full of humour, family secrets, women's friendship, lovable animals, and immense heart.
Recommended by Pat Elson
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This gentle epistolary novel (that means the story is told solely through letters like Paul’s contributions to the Bible!) is a story of one woman that gives hope for all of us. A joy to read!
Recommended by Jennifer Irving
The Baby-sitters Club: Dawn and the Impossible Three by Ann M Martin. Pretty much any book from this series is a fun read.
Recommended by Blythe Sterrenburg
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Throwback Read: The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float by Farley Mowat. A perfect read for while you’re waiting for books on hold!
Recommended by Marilyn Beecroft
Canada Reads Winner 2026: The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor.
Recommended by Jennifer Irving
Mark your calendars for a book sharing on Wednesday September 23 at 7:30pm
and help choose the Centennial’s winning book for 2026.
HAPPY READING!
