Top Ten Most Borrowed: April 2026
Spring means fresh air and fresh reads! This April, readers enjoyed a variety of Alberta-published content, with Freehand Books‘ Northern Bull and Alberta Views taking the lead. With your Alberta library card the possibilities are endless. Discover new eBooks and eMagazines— and old favourites— through the Read Alberta Collection, available through all Alberta libraries.
eBOOKS
1. Northern Bull
Northern Bull Michelle Swallow
Published: Jan 21, 2026 by Freehand Books
Michelle Swallow 
Published: Jan 21, 2026 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781997534068
2. Cruising the Downtown
Cruising the Downtown: Celebrating Edmonton's Queer History Published: Oct 15, 2025 by NeWest Press
Published: Oct 15, 2025 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781774391198
3. Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat
Music of the Earth’s Heartbeat
Jared Tailfeathers
Published: March 2026 by UpRoute Books and Media
ISBN: 9781997848097
4. Revolution Songs
Revolution Songs Carissa Halton
Published: Oct 01, 2025 by NeWest Press
Carissa Halton
Published: Oct 01, 2025 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781774391259
5. This Wild Spirit
This Wild Spirit: Women in the Rocky Mountains of Canada Published: Feb 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
Published: Feb 01, 2012 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9780888645876
6. Alberta Comics Anthology: Love
Alberta Comics Anthology: Love
Jillian Fleck
Published: September 2025 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
ISBN: 9781998489596
7. Barclay Bear and the Forest Rangers Hockey Club
Barclay Bear and the Forest Rangers Hockey Club Kevin Shea
Published: Dec 01, 2025 by BWL Publishing Inc.
Kevin Shea
Published: Dec 01, 2025 by BWL Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 9780228639060
8. Bogart Creek 3
Bogart Creek 3
Derek Evernden
Published: Apr 06, 2022 by Renegade Arts Entertainment
ISBN: 9781989754122
9. Deep Alberta
Deep Alberta: Fossil Facts and Dinosaur Digs Published: Feb 07, 2007 by University of Alberta Press
John Acorn
Published: Feb 07, 2007 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9780888648518
10. Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care: An Intercultural Perspective Carole Massing
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
Carole Massing , Mary Lynne Matheson
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550598872
eMAGAZINES
1. Alberta Views, December 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, March 2026
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. Culinaire Magazine, April 2026
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.
4. Alberta Outdoorsmen, April 2026
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. Canadian Cowboy Country, April-May 2026
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
6. Edify, March 2026
Edify authentically reflects Edmonton while telling the stories about people, business, food, arts, design and spaces—all told in an uplifting and entertaining way. We edify our city.
7. Alberta Views, April 2026
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.
8. Alberta Views, July-August 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.
9. Funicular, Volume 7, Issue 1
Funicular Magazine publishes short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry from emerging and established Canadian writers, as well as work from writers around the world. Funicular Magazine is made in Edmonton, Alberta.
10. Info Edmonton, March-April 2026
A city magazine that showcases Dining, Shopping, Arts & Entertainment for both visitors and locals alike.