Happy Tuesday, y’all! This week, Jana from That Artsy Reader Girl has handed this week’s Top Ten Tuesday over to Jennifer from Funk-N-Fiction. And what topic did Jennifer come up with? She wants us to brag about authors from or books set in our state or country. This is such an easy topic for me, as I always strive to highlight Canadian authors! My only conundrum was narrowing the list down to ten authors. I love celebrating Canadian authors and sharing those who I think deserve love and recognition around the world.
I went through my Goodreads shelves; thankfully, I have one labeled ‘Canada,’ and my ‘Highly Anticipated Releases’ post to compile my list of authors. All together, I had over 20 I could share with you. I thought that would be a bit overwhelming, so I asked my husband and daughter how I should narrow the list down. They agreed that I should share a mix of authors from across Canada, some of whom you may have heard of, and others you may not have heard of.
All of the authors’ images are from their website, which are linked to their names. All book titles are linked to Goodreads.
Now let’s start celebrating Canadian authors.
Tom Ryan–Nova Scotia
Best known for his YA books, Ryan’s adult debut, The Treasure Hunters Club, is a mystery full of twists and turns.
M.E Girard–Quebec
Girard’s books focus on queer teens trying to find their voices and their place in their communities. I was introduced to her debut book, Girl Mans Up, by seeing a review written by Rick Riordan.
Cherie Dimaline–Ontario
Dimaline’s stories feature Indigenous characters and are told from Indigenous perspectives. Her debut novel, The Marrow Thieves, was named as one of the Best YA Books of all Time by TIME magazine. VenCo is a fantastic witchy tale featuring a strong female cast.
Uzma Jalaluddin–Ontario
Jalaluddin refuses to be confined to just one genre. She’s co-written a holiday-themed romance, Three Holidays and a Wedding. She has written contemporaries, like Hana Khan Carries On. And later this year, she has a cozy mystery coming out!
Jennifer Robson–Ontario
Robson is a historical fiction queen! She has written books set during World War I (Somewhere in France), World War II (Our Darkest Night), and even the post-war era (Coronation Year)
Philipp Schott–Manitoba
A veterinarian by day, a writer by night, Schott has written mysteries (Fifty-Four Pigs), nonfiction (The Accidental Veterinarian), and historical fiction (The Willow Wren).
Zarqa Nawaz–Saskatchewan
Nawaz uses her platform as a writer, producer, presenter, and public speaker to help inform and educate people. She does with the wit and humor, as showcased in Jameela Green Ruins Everything.
Jessica Johns–Alberta
Johns’ debut novel, Bad Cree, uses Indigenous folklore to tell the story of a young woman trying to come to terms with the legacy of violence her family, community, and the land has suffered.
Sophie Sullivan–British Columbia
If Robson is the historical fiction queen, Sullivan is the romance queen! Whether you’re looking for fake dating (Can’t Help Falling in Love) or second chance romance (Get Lost with You), Sullivan is the author for you.
Elinor Florence–British Columbia
A historical fiction writer, Florence tells stories of the past with a Canadian connection. Whether it is about a prairie girl who finds herself serving in the air force during WWII (Bird’s Eye View) or a woman trying to find a home that is all hers (Finding Flora), Florence’s books feature strong women.
How is that for celebrating Canadian authors? Are there any on the list that you’ve read before? Any that you’re interesting in reading now? What are some authors from your area that you want to celebrate?
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Thank you for sharing all these great Canadian authors.
Hello to a fellow Canadian! We picked totally different groups of writers which I think is fabulous. 🙂
I wondered when I saw her post title if there would be overlap!
I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t read any of these! Isn’t it odd how there’s only a few authors who experience big success outside their own countries? Of course, maybe these people have and I’m just unaware!
Don’t feel bad. There were several on your list that I was unfamiliar with. With so many books published and released on a regular basis, there’s bound to be something that gets missed.
Pam
I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read from Cherie Dimaline and need to catch up on her work.
Ooh, I had no idea Uzma Jalaluddin was Canadian! 😍 Neither did I know Sophie Sullivan was either, but I still haven’t read any of her books yet, lol. I’ve heard of Cherie Dimaline and I do want to check out her debut because I’ve heard great things about it. Awesome post!
I’ve only read one book from Dimaline, but I do hope to read more of her books. Sullivan writes fun, clean, rom-coms. I can’t wait to read the Christmas book she’s releasing this fall. As for Jalaluddin, she’s a born and raised Canadian.
Pam
I have actually heard of a few of these! I have even read one of Sophie’s and I remember reading about a couple of the others. 🙂 Thanks for the feature and reminder about some of the books – and thanks a bunch for visiting my list!
I’ve read the wo Jalaluddin books and loved them!
Canada has some wonderful authors! I didn’t realize Jennifer Robson was one of them – how fun!
What a great way to celebrate local authors this week. Nice choices, Pam. Three Holidays and a Wedding sounds cute. Thanks for sharing.
https://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2025/05/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-authors-or.html
VenCo sounds interesting!
I loved VenCo! If you want, you can check out my review: https://readbakecreate.com/venco-by-cherie-dimaline-book-review/
Pam
I will, thanks!
Great list and so fun that you got a selection of authors from all over Canada!
These books look good. I don’t think that I have ready many Canadian authors 😔
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/top-ten-tuesday-authors-who-live-d-in-my-country/
Can’t believe I haven’t heard of any of these 😅
More great Canadians! What a good post! This American, stuck in a red state, but not red, and embarassed by how your brand me PM was treated….well, back to books. I’ve read Jennifer Robson and Uzma Jalaluddin–but didn’t know I’d missed a book by Uzma! I’ll look for it. I loved Three Holidays and a Wedding!
I think I only heard of Uzma Jalaluddin, but I haven’t read any book. I also think of Carley Fortune as her books are also set in Canada.
Carley Fortune is also from Canada. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the book I read of hers.
Pam
Yay for Canadian Authors. I honestly haven’t heard of any of these but am starting a list to broaden my reading. Thank you.
I’ve heard of Tom Ryan and Jennifer Robson and have read one book by each. THE TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB was a fun read! I’ll have to check out some of these other authors.
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Nice list. I have to check out some of these authors.
I think the only one I’ve read is Uzma Jalaluddin but I definitely will be adding Sophie Sullivan’s books to my TBR, they look fun.
Sullivan’s are fun reads.
Pam
Great list! My favourite Canadian author is Susanna Kearsley! So good!
Great list Pam. I did not realize that Sophie Sullivan or Jennifer Robson were Canadian. My list included ten different authors. I am going to put together a running list of Canadian authors. I have found so many more today.
Great list! I’m not familiar with many of these, but I’d like to check them out. I AM familiar with Three Holidays and a Wedding
I have only heard of Uzma Jalaluddin on this list, so thank you for introducing all these amazing authors and their books. My post is here – https://www.ladyinreadwrites.com/awesome-bay-area-childrens-book-authors/
I have both of the Sophie Sullivan books on my TBR! Lol. Great list!
You’re the third Canadian who put up a list of their authors but nobody mentioned my favourite, Mary Lawson.
https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Author%3A%20Mary%20Lawson
Here is ma list of German authors:
https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/top-ten-tuesday-authors-or-books-by.html
I just goes to show that our taste in books is as varied as the landscapes around us!
Pam
And that’s the beauty of blogging.
Several people highlighted Canadian authors, but all your lists are different! I love it.
I love this list! I’ve been meaning to read more Canadian authors. Venco is on my TBR and I’m excited to read it.
Haze
https://thebookhaze.com/
What a great list! I’m Canadian, but I don’t keep a super close eye on Canadian authors – it’s more I read the book I’m interested in, and it’s a nice bonus if they’re Canadian. So there are definitely a few on your list I’ve not heard of, and only one (Cherie Dimaline’s Marrow Thieves) that I have read! Fantastic work, and I like that you included which province they’re from as well.
Great list! I like that you went for authors from different provinces. There are some really awesome books written by Canadian authors, and I love the writing of Cherie Dimaline. I’m slowly working my way through her books, and loved VenCo!