Culture

While you may be heading back to the boardroom this fall instead of the classroom, September always offers an opportunity to capture your love of lifelong learning. Here are four must-read new novels to scoop up now.

Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the Fashion and Design Festival celebrates vision, creativity and culture through a diverse set of activities.

Luckily for bookworms who love non-fiction reads, plenty of enticing titles are slated to hit the shelves in the month ahead. From to useful self-awareness strategies to an in-depth look at Amy Schumer’s life, consider these upcoming books as you revamp your home library collection.

Now that many of the festivals are starting to wrap up, it’s now time to see your favourite artist on their latest summer tour. There are many big tours making their rounds in Toronto this summer. Check out some the must-see concerts in August:

For anyone looking for a spicy escape from everyday life, the 2016 Toronto Caribbean Carnival is set to hit Toronto this weekend. Also unofficially known as Caribana, this annual cultural festival first made its colourful entrance in 1967.

Although indie music fans will be flocking to Osheaga this summer, Montreal also has a reputation as Canada’s fashion and culture capital. With summertime weather officially here, Canadians will be in the mood for plenty of laughs, beats and couture creations. From the Just for Laughs Festival to the Fashion and Design Festival, we’ve curated our must visit Montreal events for Summer 2016.

Whether you’re reclining on your front porch or diving into an intriguing new read at the cottage, the perfect fiction read can easily complete an idyllic summer day. From romantic tales to bone-chilling mysteries, we’ve compiled a roundup of brand new titles to enjoy as you sip lemonade and soak up the sunshine.

For the artistic soul who is looking for a chic new read for the warmer months of the year, there’s nothing quite like a perfect art book to fuel your creativity. Whether you dabble in fine arts yourself or are simply an art gallery enthusiast, try adding one of these creative new volumes to your home library collection.

For theatre buffs who are anticipating the perfect summer escape into another world, the annual Toronto Fringe Festival just may be your solution. This year, the festival kicked off on June 29 and runs until July 10.

Whether you want to cut carbohydrates out of your diet or gain muscle, the perfect book can be a loyal companion on your health and wellness journey. Here are a few helpful tomes to add to your home library (or perhaps your gym bag) for Summer 2016.

Whether your area of interest is natural essential oils or glamorous celebrity makeup, look no further than our roundup of summertime’s must-read titles. Here are a few eye-opening and trendy reads to complete your collection of beauty books.

For book lovers who are hunting for an intriguing new read for the warmer months of the year, there’s nothing quite like escaping into the enthralling life of your favourite celebrity. Whether you’re looking for a Bachelorette backstory or fascinated by Prince’s superstar career, we’ve curated a few must-read titles for Summer 2016.

Whether you want to dive into clothing history or discover personal style, we’ve compiled a roundup of new and intriguing titles which capture the universe of fashion. As you sun yourself on the back porch or embrace tranquility at the cottage, try picking up one of the following fashionable reads this season.

The 17th annual Doors Open Toronto event promises to allow locals and tourists alike to get a glimpse of the #six like they’ve never seen before! The event hits the city this year on May 28 and May 29, offering free and rare access to more than 130 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city, many of which are normally off-limits to the public.

Whether you’re aiming to explore a story of sudden vanishings or cold-blooded murder, try restocking your bookshelf with one of Spring 2016’s must-read mystery and horror titles.