Adult Reads

Discover incredible stories by a diverse range of Canadian authors through our unique challenges and book lists.

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Recommended Reads

Curated book lists, along with our monthly Reading Challenge recommendations, make it easy for readers to read a diverse range of books by Canadian authors that reflect a wide range of voices, experiences, and perspectives.

Join in any of our additional challenges or use the lists on this page to diversify your bookshelves.

The FOLD Reading Challenge

In 2016, following the launch of the first Festival of Literary Diversity, FOLD launched the inaugural Reading Challenge, featuring 12 distinct challenges designed to encourage thoughtful and engaged readers to expand their reading habits. Today, the annual challenge continues to attract individual readers and book clubs to support a diverse range of authors and storytellers.

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Join a Challenge

FOLD Reads on Beanstack allows readers to join term or long-term challenges for the chance to win badges and track your progress.

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Adult Reading Lists

For Adults

Black History Month Reads

Celebrate Black History Month with this curated selection of powerful stories, histories, and perspectives from Black Canadian authors.

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For Adults

Summer of Reading 2026

Dive into a summer of reading with these three reading challenges: Summer of Love, Summer of Intrigue, and Summer of Magic.

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