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A Fistful of Stories! Wild, Weird Western Fiction

As in film westerns, the western novel has been revived in newer and unconventional ways in recent years. There has been the rise in popularity of the “weird western”: a hybrid genre which blends elements of the traditional western (a lawless frontier, a hero pit against all odds) with those of other types of fiction such as noir, mystery, horror and science-fiction (namely, the alternate Victorian universe known as steampunk).

Created on: March 04, 2020
Dark, Thrilling Noir Fiction

Films within the noir genre are quite diverse, but have a few things in common: a dark and brooding atmosphere, a cynical protagonist with a complicated past, and plotlines that are fatalistic. Noir fiction has developed alongside these films since the 1930s and 1940s and has the same characteristics. Although classic noir novels by such authors as Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett are detective stories, others are written in the form of psychological thrillers, and horror, western and science-fiction novels.

Created on: March 04, 2020
World War I and II Fiction

Favourite fiction from the 1910s through the 1940s.

Created on: February 04, 2020
Fantastic fiction for girls

Fantasy fiction with strong female characters. For ages 9 and up.

Created on: July 23, 2020
Goggles, dreams, and time machines - Steampunk fiction for Adults and Teens

Where fantasy and science fiction come together like clockwork!

Created on: May 27, 2021
Celebrating Canadian Fiction

Some of the best Canadian fiction from 2021-2022

Created on: June 03, 2022
Black History Month 2023

Celebrate Black History Month with these titles, including fiction, non-fiction, and biographies.

Created on: January 19, 2023
World War I and II Fiction

Favourite fiction from the 1910s through the 1940s.

Created on: October 30, 2023
Top 10 Adult Fiction of 2023

Top adult fiction titles of 2023 as determined by your borrows! Arranged by number of borrows in descending order.

Created on: January 09, 2024
Top 10 Juvenile Fiction of 2023

Top juvenile fiction titles of 2023 as determined by your borrows! Arranged by number of borrows in descending order.

Created on: January 09, 2024