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If your Spring 2016 #fitnessgoals involve shedding those last five pounds or developing enviable toned arms, it’s no secret that you can find inspiration at the gym. Whether you’re looking for insight on healthy eating or yoga, here are a few new books which will certainly offer motivation.

With spring on the horizon, what better way to kick off the season than curling up with a new cook book to get you out of your winter blues. Whether you’re aiming to get back in shape to fit into your go-to little black dress or are looking to refresh your palate with exciting new flavours and delectable home-cooked meals, here are our top picks of spring’s must-read cook books.

Canada boasts more than 2,500 museums that range from large metropolitan galleries to small community museums and chronicle everything from prehistoric dinosaur remains to historical artifacts. Whether you love learning about Canada’s history or are simply just planning a trip your family will enjoy, these museums are worth visiting for your next getaway to tour some of Canada’s best museums. From strolling through large totem poles to life-size woolly mammoths, find your new appreciation for Canadian art and history.

Whether you’re looking for a good book to cuddle with over the fireplace or are looking for your next best read to add to your bookshelf, here are March’s hot new releases that will keep your fingertips busy flipping through each page.

Whether you’re planning the ultimate spring makeover at home or simply aiming to escape into the pages of a beautifully illustrated interior design book, a number of new tomes are set to hit the shelves this season. As you redecorate your space and search for the perfect inspiration in the pages of a new read, here are a few new decorating books to add to your home library now.

For voracious readers who are excited to tear into the pages of an exciting read this season, a newly released memoir just may be the perfect solution for your ever-growing book collection. Whether you are intrigued by the rock and roll lifestyle or looking to take a closer glimpse into the world of comedy, here are four new titles which will surely satisfy your inner book worm.

Over the last 57 years, Mattel’s iconic fashion doll is now getting its own permanent exhibition where our favourite childhood toy will be on display. The “Barbie Expo,” which launched On February 11, is boasted as the world’s largest permanent exhibition of haute couture Barbie dolls showcased in Montreal’s Les Cours Mont-Royal shopping centre.

For avid Canadian readers who are hoping to delve into the pages of an invigorating new read, a number of proudly Canuck titles will hit the shelves this season. Whether you’re looking for a story of suspense which will transport you away from the True North or a more humorous and local tale, here are four exciting new tomes by Canadian authors.

While every avid reader likes to stay up to date with literature and keep their home library fully stocked with the latest insightful tomes, it never hurts to indulge in some light reading. Whether you want to pick up the latest Danielle Steel tome or escape into the pages of a sultry romance, here are our favourite new chick lit novels to read this winter.

For art lovers looking for a little taste of culture to show their appreciation for the arts and expand their artistic palette, Toronto is sprawling with new and innovative exhibits this year held at some of the city’s top galleries. From historic Chinese doors to majestic glass sculptures, here are Toronto’s must-see art exhibits to check out this year.

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, book lovers everywhere will be curling in front of the fireplace with a romantic new title to suit the spirit of love in the air. Whether you’re hoping for a story of intrigue and triumph or simply hoping to escape into the pages of a juicy new tome, we’ve curated a roundup of new romance novels to read this season.

Whether you prefer mysterious tales which haunt entire families for generations or prefer to escape into a world of memory loss and haunted spirits, here are a few intriguing new tomes to read now.

If you’re looking for an informative and health-conscious read, there are quite a few new titles which have officially hit the shelves this season. Here are four newly released diet books to read as you work on your nutrition goals for Winter 2016.

Whether you’re inspired by the classic style of Audrey Hepburn or enamoured by the intricate gowns designed by Oscar de la Renta, here are a few stylish sartorial tomes to pick up now.

If you’re looking for your next best read to cuddle up with during flurry winter nights, destress and unwind after a long day of work with these hot new books to give you a motivational boost to help you get through the New Year. From learning decluttering tips from expert Marie Kondo to embarking on a journey to self-discovery with Pico Iyer, here are this month’s top reads to pick up for your bookshelf.