Top Ten Most Borrowed: March 2026
Ready. Set. Read! This March, readers enjoyed a variety of Alberta-published content, with University of Alberta Press‘ Meltdown 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. Meltdown
Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist Sarah Boon
Published: Oct 16, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
Sarah Boon 
Published: Oct 16, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128024
2. 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
3. Frank Farley and the Birds of Alberta
Frank Farley and the Birds of Alberta Glen Hvenegaard
Published: Oct 16, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
Glen Hvenegaard , Jeremy Mouat , Heather Marshall
Published: Oct 16, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128376
4. How to Breathe Water
How to Breathe Water Sharon Butala
Published: Sep 08, 2025 by Freehand Books
Sharon Butala
Published: Sep 08, 2025 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781997534006
5. Blue Hours
Blue Hours Alison Acheson
Published: May 01, 2025 by Freehand Books
Alison Acheson
Published: May 01, 2025 by Freehand Books
ISBN: 9781990601903
6. Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour
Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour Kate Beaton
Published: Mar 17, 2025 by Canadian Literature Centre / Centre de littérature canadienne
Kate Beaton
Published: Mar 17, 2025 by Canadian Literature Centre / Centre de littérature canadienne
ISBN: 9781772128185
7. body works
body works dennis cooley
Published: Apr 15, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
dennis cooley
Published: Apr 15, 2023 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773854519
8. The Boom
The Boom: Oil, Popular Culture, and Politics in Alberta, 1912-1924 Paul Chastko
Published: Dec 10, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
Paul Chastko
Published: Dec 10, 2025 by University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 9781773856704
9. Canadian Crime Investigations
Canadian Crime Investigations
Peter Boer
Published: January 2022 by Folklore Publishing
ISBN: 9781773110486
10. Cartographic Poetry
Cartographic Poetry: Examining Historic Blackfoot and Gros Ventre Maps Ted Binnema
Published: Oct 06, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
Ted Binnema , François Lanoë, Heinz W. Pyszczyk
Published: Oct 06, 2025 by University of Alberta Press
ISBN: 9781772128161
eMAGAZINES
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Alberta Outdoorsmen, March 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. Alberta Views, January-February 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.
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. 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.
7. ATA Magazine, Fall 2025
The ATA Magazine contains a variety of feature and academic content by and for the teachers of Alberta. The magazine’s mission is to: – reinforce that the ATA is the education authority in the province
– help teachers understand the broader issues in public education
– help teachers maintain and improve their teaching practice
– help teachers connect with their colleagues.
8. Canadian Cowboy Country, February-March 2026
A western lifestyle magazine that celebrates the heritage, culture, and lifestyle of farm and ranch life.
9. Edify, January/February 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.
10. 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.