Top Ten Most Borrowed – April 2025
Discover the locally written and published books that Albertans were reading throughout the month of April. All of the books and magazines featured can be borrowed from your local Alberta library through the Read Alberta Collection.
eBooks
1. Homes
Homes: A Refugee Story Abu Bakr al Rabeeah
Published: Apr 16, 2018 by Freehand Books
Abu Bakr al Rabeeah 
, Winnie Yeung
Published: Apr 16, 2018 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781988298290
2. Elements of Indigenous Style, Second Edition
Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples Gregory Younging
Published: Jan 13, 2025 by Brush Education
Gregory Younging
Published: Jan 13, 2025 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550599473
3. Mythologies of Outer Space
Mythologies of Outer Space Published: Jan 15, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
Published: Jan 15, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773855905
4. Collaborative Creativity Idea Book for Educators
Collaborative Creativity Idea Book for Educators: Activities, Tactics and Strategies for Building a Collaborative Culture of Creativity Robert Kelly
Published: Sep 30, 2020 by Brush Education
Robert Kelly , Stephanie Bartlett , Keith Christensen
Published: Sep 30, 2020 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550598483
5. Pathology Review and Practice Guide
Pathology Review and Practice Guide Published: Aug 11, 2023 by Brush Education
Published: Aug 11, 2023 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550599183
6. Digital Memory Agents in Canada
Digital Memory Agents in Canada: Performance, Representation, and Culture Published: Feb 18, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
Published: Feb 18, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772127850
7. Molly of the Mall
Molly of the Mall: Literary Lass & Purveyor of Fine Footwear Heidi L.M. Jacobs
Published: May 15, 2019 by NeWest Press
Heidi L.M. Jacobs
Published: May 15, 2019 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781988732602
Lost & Found9. Tangles
Tangles: A Story about Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me Sarah Leavitt
Published: Sep 01, 2010 by Freehand Books
Sarah Leavitt
Published: Sep 01, 2010 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601101
10. When Whales Went Back to the Water
When Whales Went Back to the Water Lisa Baird
Published: Mar 14, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
Lisa Baird
Published: Mar 14, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128123
eMagazines
1. Alberta Views, May 2025
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.
2. Alberta Views, April 2025
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.
3. Alberta Outdoorsmen, April 2025
Alberta Outdoorsmen is designed to keep the hunters, anglers and trappers of Alberta up-to-date on the news, issues and events that surround hunting, fishing and trapping. Dedicated to maintaining our great outdoor heritage, Alberta Outdoorsmen tackles all of the issues head-on, providing insights through a great collection of outdoor writers and authors. If you love hunting, fishing and trapping, Alberta Outdoorsmen is the magazine for you.
4. Alberta Outdoorsmen, March 2025
Alberta Outdoorsmen is designed to keep the hunters, anglers and trappers of Alberta up-to-date on the news, issues and events that surround hunting, fishing and trapping. Dedicated to maintaining our great outdoor heritage, Alberta Outdoorsmen tackles all of the issues head-on, providing insights through a great collection of outdoor writers and authors. If you love hunting, fishing and trapping, Alberta Outdoorsmen is the magazine for you.
5. Alberta Views, March 2025
The magazine for engaged citizens, our writers provide perspective on the province’s politics, social issues and culture with in-depth analysis relevant to the public interest of Albertans. Recognized for its editorial excellence, Alberta Views has won Magazine of the Year at both the Western and National Magazine Awards.
6. The Prairie Journal, Issue 82
As a Founding Member of AMPA, The Prairie Journal has been publishing the Best in the West, since 1983. It is a literary magazine, so the intent is to feature writing that may not be captured in commercial or consumer magazines. It is a publication of collected works, generally short stories, poetry, literary essays and criticism, book reviews, profiles of authors, and interviews, as well as artistic content which enhances and supports the Alberta artistic and cultural community.
7. Creative Scrapbooker, Spring 2025
Creative Scrapbooker is a quarterly paper crafting magazine. Look to this upbeat magazine for trend-setting techniques and ideas, step-by-step guides for beginner and advanced scrapbookers and card makers, in addition to a showcase of creative talent that will inspire your creativity.
8. The Polyglot, Issue 14: âniskôverberation
âniskôverberation is a powerful issue featuring poetry, stories, and artwork in Indigenous languages from across Turtle Island. The languages of the writers and artists featured in this issue include: Dene Tha’, Halkomelem/Halqemeylem, Hesquiaht, Lakota, Mè’phàà, Michif, Mi’gmaq/Mi’kmaw, Nehiyawewin, nsyilxcən, Ojibwemowin, Secwepemctsin, and Unangam Tunuu.
9. Canadian Cowboy Country, April-May 2024
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
10. Culinaire Magazine, March 2025
Culinaire is a food and beverage magazine tempting tastebuds, engaging appetites and celebrating Alberta. The magazine highlights local people and shares their experience and success. Chefs, sommeliers, brewers, mixologists, restaurateurs, and local food and beverage experts share their secrets in Culinaire.