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?
Are you looking for some more books to read? Check out my other bookish lists, book reviews, and monthly reading wrap-ups.
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Thank you for sharing all these great Canadian authors.