Top Ten Most Borrowed: January 2026
Hot off the holds list! This January, readers enjoyed a variety of Alberta-published content, with Freehand’s The Longest Night and Alberta Views taking the lead. With an 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. The Longest Night
Lauren Carter 
Published: Sep 08, 2025 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601989
2. The Boom
Paul Chastko 
Published: Dec 10, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773856704
4. Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care
Carole Massing
, Mary Lynne Matheson 
Published: Jul 06, 2021 by Brush Education
ISBN: 9781550598872
4. Juiceboxers
Benjamin Hertwig 
Published: Sep 17, 2024 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601729
5. Diamond Grill
Fred Wah 
Published: Jan 01, 1997 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781897126509
6. Frank Farley and the Birds of Alberta
Glen Hvenegaard
, Jeremy Mouat
, Heather Marshall 
Published: Oct 16, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128376
7. Icefields
Thomas Wharton 
Published: Oct 14, 2021 by NeWest Press
ISBN: 9781774390375
8. Mountain Voices
Published: Nov 15, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773856605
9. Recipe For Love
Dani Petrone
Published: Dec 01, 2025 by BWL Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 9780228638735
10. Unmasking Academia
Published: Dec 12, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128499
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. Nature Alberta, Fall 2025
Nature Alberta Magazine is a leading publication dedicated to exploring nature in Alberta and delivering a strong voice for the greater appreciation and conservation of our natural environment. It is intended for a broad audience, from outdoor enthusiasts, committed naturalists, and researchers, students and educators, to backyard birders and members of local nature clubs. Published four times per year, each issue offers informative, educational, and engaging nature writing and photography that inspires readers to venture out and directly experience nature, deepens their connection with the natural world, and strengthens their commitment to protecting Alberta’s local habitats and wild places.3. Alberta Outdoorsmen, January 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.
4. filling Station, Issue 85
Experimental literary magazine that publishes art, poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and has been around for 25 years.
5. Up Here, January-February 2026
Up Here is the magazine of Canada’s North, mixing stunning photography with stories of its people, culture, history, and landscapes.
6. Alberta Heavy, Q3 2025
Alberta Heavy is a B2B magazine for the province’s heavy construction and roadbuilding contractors. The magazine discusses important issues – like the need for a Canada trade infrastructure plan, the ongoing labour shortage, capital planning, and more – and provides best practices and guidance to a heavy construction audience.
7. Avenue Calgary, January-February 2026
Avenue is the premier city lifestyle magazine celebrating Alberta’s largest city through Avenue Calgary.
8. Faculty of Science Magazine, Contours, 2025
The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science is a research and teaching powerhouse dedicated to shaping the future by pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the classroom, laboratory and field. Through exceptional teaching, learning and research opportunities, we competitively position our students, staff and faculty for future success. Contours is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of the Faculty of Science community, distributing to alumni and friends of the faculty.
9. Culinaire Magazine, December 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.
10. Culinaire Magazine, January-February 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.