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Browse what’s on our reading list, explore past picks, and hear about what our members read beyond The Gloss. Plus, a glimpse at our conversations with The Gloss author interviews.

Monthly The Gloss Book Picks

Meet The Author Interviews and Q&As

Audible Book of The Month

Community Book Reviews

In-Person Book Club Events

Zoom Book Club Discussions

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The Amalfi Curse

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea. Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse…

On our bookshelf

The Gloss Picks

October, 2026 Book

Babylonia

By Costanza Casati
September, 2026 Book

The Amalfi Curse

By Sarah Penner

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Community Book Reviews

Rated 3.25 stars

The Gates of Midnight, Helene Wecker (Review by Abigail Blake)

I’ve formed friendships with like minded women. I’m in awe of this community. I enjoy learning about new perspectives and get to do my favourite thing – talk about books.

Aashna

Gloss Member from Hamilton, ON

Up next

Lucy Score

Author of Story of My Life

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Meet The author

Every month, Gloss founder Erin Woodward hosts a live conversation with our featured author, and you’re invited to join. Bring your burning questions and ask them in real time over video or chat on Zoom. Cameras on if you can. There’s something special about seeing each other face to face, wherever in the world you’re joining from.

Author Interviews

Catch up on past conversations with the authors behind your favourite reads.

Emiko Jean

Author of The Return of Ellie Black

Joselyn Takacs

Author of Pearce Oysters

Julie Chavez

Author of Everyone But Myself

Each month, Gloss members in Canada and the USA will get exclusive access to a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller audiobook.

August 2026 Audible

The Summer Oath

By Claire Friedman
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Where the Gloss meets

Whether you’re joining a chapter in your city or dropping into one of our virtual meetings from home, there’s always a seat for you. In-person chapters meet monthly, and our online meetings bring the conversation to readers everywhere. Find what works for you and come as you are.

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We start the conversation around books, but it always leads to something deeper: real connection, meaningful friendships, and a place where everyone belongs.