The Strangers by Katherena Vermette named Indigo's Book of the
Year
TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Indigo (TSX: IDG),
today announced its list of the Best Books of 2021, led by The
Strangers by Katherena Vermette,
an urgent and unputdownable book about intergenerational trauma
from one of Canada's most esteemed
Indigenous writers. A dedicated committee of Indigo staff read
5,000 books throughout the year and cast 4,000 votes, before
discussing their favourites and deliberating for 20 hours to
determine the best of the best. The result is their official
selection of carefully curated titles – a list of the year's
shining stars of literature that many customers already know and
love, as well as a few hidden gems waiting to be
discovered.
"This is one of my favourite days of the year – when we share
our highly anticipated Top Book recommendations with Canadians,"
said Rania Husseini, SVP Print.
"From the chronicles of a cancer survivor's 15,000-mile road trip
across the United States, to a
magical, queer, modern romance on a subway train, there is truly
something for everyone. We're honoured to amplify the diverse
voices of today's literary world, through a fantastic list led by
Katherena Vermette's The
Strangers."
The Best Book of the Year is The Strangers by
Katherena Vermette, a Red River
Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba. A breathtaking companion
to her bestselling debut The Break, The Strangers
brings readers into the dynamic world of the Stranger family, the
strength of their bond, the shared pain in their past, and the
light that beckons from the horizon. This is a searing exploration
of race, class, trauma, and matrilineal bonds that—despite
everything—refuse to be broken.
Best Books of 2021
Hear directly from Indigo's expert
book sellers across Canada about
this year's picks:
1. The Strangers by Katherena
Vermette
"A stunning multigenerational story of hard love and harder
lessons, The Strangers is a tender portrait of a Métis
family that will break you and then put you back together
again."
– Kiara, Customer Experience Leader
2. Unreconciled by Jesse
Wente
"A powerful and poignant memoir that explores the long lasting
and far-reaching impacts of colonialism. A must read for every
Canadian."
– Ameema, Thoughtfull Operations Manager
3. Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad
"Suleika takes her battle with leukemia and details not only
what it takes to survive, but also what makes life worth living. My
favourite memoir since Educated."
– Heather, CEO & Chief Booklover
4. The Apollo Murders by Chris
Hadfield
"Everything you could want in a page-turning thriller. Intrigue,
bad guys, and treasure, all wrapped up in the cold war 1970s space
race."
– Amanda, Print Experience Manager
5. Dark Roads by Chevy
Stevens
"The thing that makes your heart beat is how the story is rooted
in reality. It's a thrilling work inspired by a broken system, and
I couldn't put it down."
– AJ, Customer Experience Manager
6. One Last Stop by Casey
McQuiston
"One Last Stop is a wonderful love story, and more: an
invitation to free ourselves from the past and join a present where
we can live and love fully and freely."
– Claire, Buyer
7. Call Me Indian by Fred
Sasakamoose
"Sports fan or not, this deeply personal memoir is a piece of
Indigenous history that should not be missed."
– Kaitlynd, Inventory Analyst
8. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
"Fate or freewill? This epic will keep you up and keep you
guessing. And be warned, the villain will haunt you!"
– Rachel, Print Experience Manager
9. The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
"There could not be a more perfect combination than Malcolm Gladwell writing a WWII history! A
master storyteller puts you in the middle of this epic
conflict."
– Andrew, Buyer
10. Bewilderment by Richard
Powers
"A beautifully moving story about a father's love that asks us
to consider the major ethical questions of our age and what kind of
a world we are leaving for our children."
– Brandon, Buyer
The full Best Books of 2021 list as well as the Best Teen Books,
Best Kids Books and Best French Books lists are available at
indigo.ca and stores across Canada. For more great recommendations,
customers can shop in store to get great advice from Indigo's
expert staff, or, can reach out to #AskIndigo on our website or
social media for personalized recommendations on the perfect book
for all gift recipients.
To celebrate the list, the top 10 books are 30% off* for plum
PLUS members and 20% off** for all shoppers online and at all
Canadian Indigo, Chapters and Coles locations from October 14-24, 2021.i
For more information on Indigo, visit indigo.ca
About Indigo
Indigo is a publicly traded Canadian company listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (IDG). Indigo is Canada's leading book and lifestyle retailer,
offering a curated assortment of books, gifts, baby,
kids, wellness, and lifestyle products, that support
their customers every day and at key life stages by simplifying
their journey to live with intention. Indigo believes in real
books, in living life fully and generously, in being kind to each
other and that stories – big and little – connect us.
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i Valid October 14, 2021 - October
24, 2021 at Canadian stores and indigo.ca, while quantities last.
Not valid on previous purchases. *Offer open to all plum PLUS
members using a valid plum PLUS membership. 10% plum PLUS discount
will be applied at checkout in order to receive the full 30% off.
**Offer open to all Indigo customers.
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SOURCE Indigo Books & Music
Inc.