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Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of 19th-century Paris in Cathy Marie Buchanan’s new novel, The Painted Girls, where the ballerinas dance on the edge and life on stage is serene — but backstage is a struggle.

Gone Girl has swept readers everywhere off their feet with its narrative blend of thriller and astute psychological study. Gillian Flynn spoke with Chatelaine about the inspiration behind the book, the role artifice plays in relationships, the dark side of marriage, and what truly scares her.

Alex, Lora and I discuss how masterfully Gillian Flynn manipulates readers with this classic he-said/she-said thriller. Along the way, we touch on identity, misrepresentation, perception and assumptions. Hold on for the ride!

When a wife goes missing, her seemingly adoring husband becomes the number one suspect

Toronto indie bookseller Ben McNally always packs people in at the Book Lovers Lunch at the annual Kingston WritersFest. Everyone is eager to hear McNally’s picks of his fave books of the upcoming season.