Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) on XReflecting the city to its residents, its literature to the nation, and its creative ambition to the world. #FestOfAuthors23: September 21 – October 1, 2023.

Speak, Silence
Kim EchlinWe celebrated the unveiling of @DesmondCole's (The Skin We’re In, 2020) & Kim Echlin's (Speak, Silence, 2021) #TorontoBookAward pavers at the Toronto Book Garden yesterday! Their pavers join all the past winners since the awards were founded in 1974. @Culture_TO @cityoftoronto https://t.co/NuHKeb23HM
Paperback, 2022
$15.00Member price:$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Concrete Rose: A Printz Honor Winner
Angie ThomasAll Is Fair in Love … and YA is today! Tune in for a great conversation with @angiecthomas & @missbrittab about writing, social justice & Angie's new novel Concrete Rose. Starts at 1pm ET, so don't miss out! Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3xjlOeT #YAlit #Virtual
Paperback, 2022
$14.99Member price:$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji
Jason LiThe Hanmoji Handbook, co-authored by @jasonli, is full of fun illustrations & engaging descriptions, bringing to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of Chinese characters & emojis. Join Jason for a #TIFAkids workshop: https://t.co/Uxixynut0D #FestofAuthors22
Hardcover, 2022
$24.99Member price:$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Darkness in the Light: A Thriller
Daniel KallaOn June 4, bestselling author @DanielKalla will present his thrilling new book The Darkness in the Light! In conversation with @CEMcKenzie1, the two will explore the impact of the book's remote Alaskan location, compelling characters & more. https://bit.ly/3LYXPYE #MotiveTO
Paperback, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Take Your Breath Away
Linwood BarclayOn June 5, hear Canada’s own @linwood_barclay talk about his new psychological thriller at #MotiveTO! A bestselling author of 20+ novels, Barclay's newest work, Take Your Breath Away, is set to defy all expectations. Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/3LR0e8j #ThrillerBook #CanLit
Hardcover, 2022
$27.99Member price:$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Slow Fire Burning
Paula HawkinsTune in on December 2 at 3pm ET for a lively conversation with Ashley @audrain, author of The Push, and Paula Hawkins, author of the wildly popular book The Girl on the Train and thrilling new novel A Slow Fire Burning! Register here: https://t.co/TdcshG7JxG #TIFApresents
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Harlem Shuffle
Colson WhiteheadDon't forget that tomorrow is the last day to register for our upcoming event with @colsonwhitehead! His latest @PenguinCanada book, Harlem Shuffle, is a gloriously entertaining novel set in 1960s Harlem. Register & get a copy of the book here: https://t.co/a3fuuCQP6d #LitChat
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Five Little Indians
Michelle GoodIn October 2020, author Michelle Good joined us for #FestofAuthors20 to share the story of her novel Five Little Indians. Check out the link below to watch a clip from the event & hear why Michelle chose to write about residential schools. #TruthandReconciliationDay https://t.co/ige3WT3Tbm
Paperback, 2020
$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Missing Hearts: Reese's Book Club
Celeste NgJoin our friends @HotDocsCinema tomorrow night for an evening with Celeste Ng (@pronounced_ing), author of Little Fires Everywhere, as she discusses her hotly anticipated new novel Our Missing Hearts. Use promo code HDBIRD50 for 50% off. Tickets: https://t.co/VRt6Ftnwdn #LitChat https://t.co/0YAd7TeM2v
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Great Silence: Volume 3
Doug JohnstoneHear from writers @doug_johnstone (The Great Silence) & @davidwhitton (Seven Down) about their latest horrifically humorous mystery novels. Meet the authors on June 5 & learn what prompts them to blend comedy with crime. Learn more: https://t.co/aYXtXhKQys #MotiveTO
Paperback, 2022
$15.95Member price:$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book