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Meet the Online Literary Neighbourhood

A shout-out to our fellow Canadian online literary hubs.

There are still some who contend that the online world is the enemy of all things properly bookish and literary, to which we would respectfully issue our disagreement. Then again after more than five years of celebrating Canadian books online, we would disagree, wouldn't we? But we're certainly not the only ones marrying a love of books with the digital world, and in the spirit of kinship, we'd like to take this opportunity to shout out to our fellow Canadian online literary hubs. 

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All Lit Up

Who they are: Highlighting the best books Canadian independent presses have to offer, All Lit Up is managed by The Literary Press Group, and their mission is to keep these amazing books by indie presses on Canadian readers' radars.  

You know them for: They were born as a pop-up shop a couple of Christmases ago featuring magnificent gift suggestions, and have since morphed into an online community bookstore for readers who like an indie vibe but don't have an independent bookshop in their neighbourhood. 

Don't miss: Their summer book club, whose pick this month is A Gentle Habit, by Cherie Dimaline, a book we love. 

Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram

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CBC Books

Who they are: A portal to all things bookish at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 

You know them for: The annual Canada Reads event, most famously, but they've got their finger on Canada's literary pulse all year around. 

Don't miss: The spectacular picks on the CBC Books Summer Reading List

Follow them on Twitter, and Facebook

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BookClubbish

Who they are: Bookclubbish is a site run by Harlequin's MIRA Books to highlight bookclub-able titles (fun and topical, with a cool literary bent) from a wide range of publishers. 

You know them for: Lists like "7 Thrilling Books to Read after The Girl on the Train" and "20 Problems Only Avid Readers Will Understand"

Don't miss: On the back of the new Harry Potter, "6 Plays Every Reader Should Have on Their Bookshelf." 

Follow them on Twitter and Facebook

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Savvy Reader

The Savvy Reader

Who they are: "The go-to book blog for Canada's savvy readers!" Run by Harpercollins Canada, this biog connects readers, book bloggers and publishing insiders.  

You know them for: The 50 Book Pledge, which challenges readers to finish 50 books in a year. 

Don't miss: The Women's Voices Campaign, which includes Canadian title Stolen Sisters, by Emmanuelle Walter.

Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Tumblr

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Open Book Ontario

Open Book Ontario

Who they are: A project of the Ontario Book Publishers Association, Open Book serves as a hub for all things bookish in Ontario. (Check out Open Book Toronto as well...)

You know them for: Events listings, and their Proust Questionnaire

Don't miss: The amazing Open Book Explorer, which takes readers to literary landmarks across the province. 

Follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

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BC Booklook

BC BookLook

Who they are: Launched in 2014, the site spotlights BC's thriving literary scene, and is an offshoot of the magazine B.C. Books World

You know them for: Book news and info in a vibrant and accessible format. ("Why cater to ten per cent of the population, the literary aristocracy, when you can reach the 80% of the population who like to read books?” asks Publisher Alan Twigg.) 

Don't miss:  They also serve as a reference site for information on more than 11,000 BC authors.

Follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

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Atlantic Books Today

Who they are: A platform based on the Atlantic Books Today magazine, run through the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association. 

You know them for: Their fantastic seasonal reading guides to books from Atlantic Canada

Don't miss: Their book reviews are really great and span a variety of genres.  

Follow them on Facebook and Twitter

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49th Shelf

Who we are: The largest collection of Canadian books on the internet

You know us for: Awesome expert-curated recommended reading lists, columns including Robert J. Wiersema's "Shelf Talkers" and Trevor Corkum's interview series, "The Chat," plus listings for more than 80,000 Canadian books.

Don't miss: Our Most Anticipated 2016 Fall Previews for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Books for Young People

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. (But then again you're already here! And thanks for coming.)