Welcome to our annual book draw in support of our adult literacy tutoring program!

We have over 65 great books to be won!

Have a look at the dazzling array of new and notable books you could win! Scroll through the entire assortment below.

Buy your Book Draw tickets by clicking on the Buy Tickets button.  The online purchase price is $21/ticket, which includes a $1.00 processing fee.  Cash, cheque, or e-transfer tickets are $20 each.  You can buy as many as you like!  Please contact info@pwc-ottawa.ca for any questions about ticket purchases.  After your purchase is complete, your name will be entered into a random draw.

Tickets may be purchased from September 8, 2025 until September 27, 2026. The draw for winners begins on September 28, 2026. Each name drawn gets to choose a book. The draw will continue this way until all the books have been selected. Winners will be contacted by phone or email.

The more tickets you buy, the better your chances are. Each ticket sold helps us provide adult literacy tutoring in Ottawa.

Good luck and thank you so much for supporting People, Words & Change!

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Julia and Romano By Eric Walters Forced to move to Campbell River, Julia finds a fresh start with Cody until their families end up on opposite sides of a heated environmental battle. As tensions rise, Jules and Cody must keep their romance secret and decide if their love is worth the risk. Turning the Page on Murder by Vanessa Westerrann Bookstore owner Kate Rowan is drawn back into sleuthing when her great-aunt is accused of murder, forcing her to team up with her ex, Gary, a confessed killer. As they chase clues from their small town to London, Kate must decide if she can trust Gary and give their love another chance. A Hungre Fire by Elyssa Marcoux-Bissoondath A driven engineer battling years of unexplained pain finds her story mirrored in the ancient tale of Queen Dido. With sharp humour and mythic parallels, she searches for answers, healing, and control over her own life. The Right to Be Wrong by Ray Robertson A defence of independent thinking in an increasingly conformist world, The Right to Be Wrong explores how ideological fundamentalism shapes politics, public opinion, and art. It asks: What do we lose when we lose the freedom to disagree?
The Breakwater: A Novel by Leslie Shimontakahara A daughter’s journey to meet a dying relative uncovers a decades-old family secret shaped by rivalry, mental illness, and Japanese Canadian history. As two aging brothers confront their past, long-buried secrets threaten to reshape the next generation. The Pharaoh’s Curse Murders by Melodie Campbell In 1929, Lady Lucy Revelstoke and her maid Elf travel to Egypt with rival archaeologists seeking a prized pharaoh’s tomb. When a young archaeologist is murdered, they must uncover whether an ancient curse, or a very human killer, is to blame. In Crow’s Field: A Novel by Judith Thompson Growing up in the 1960s, Ana is haunted by a violent childhood experience that changes the course of her life. After moving to Kingston, she struggles with bullying and her past as she finds the courage to speak and become her own person. Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada & Elsewhere by Will Ferguson Will Ferguson shares funny and thoughtful stories from his travels across Canada and around the world. Blending travel, writing, and Canadian culture, he offers a witty and distinctly Canadian look at the world.
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig Wilbur is given a chance to revisit the moments that shaped his life, including his honeymoon in Venice with Maggie, the love of his life. But changing the past could risk everything in this magical, time-travelling love story. The Wild Beneath by Kelly Anderson Annie’s life changes when a tsunami destroys her home and separates her from a mysterious man she rescued from the wreckage. Years later, his otherworldly call returns, forcing Annie to confront her past and a mysterious connection to the ocean. Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward Two women aboard the Titanic are each fighting for the future they want, while carrying secrets that could change their lives. When disaster strikes, they must decide what, and who is truly worth saving. Wild Fire: dispatches from a Country Ablaze by Jesse Winter Award-winning journalist Jesse Winter takes readers to the frontlines of Canada’s devastating wildfires, sharing stories of courage, danger, and resilience. He also examines what Canada must learn to prepare for an increasingly fire-prone future.
The Skeleton and the Cat by Brandon James Scott A quiet skeleton’s peaceful life changes when a persistent cat appears at her door. Told in five charming stories, this funny and touching tale celebrates an unexpected friendship. Decon: A Mystery by Anne Emery When Declan Burke returns to Ireland after forty years, his sons suspect he is hiding something about his past. When one son disappears, the family must uncover old secrets and settle scores before it’s too late. Ringo: A Fab Life by Tom Doyle This mosaic biography explores Ringo Starr’s remarkable life, from childhood poverty to global fame with The Beatles and beyond. It reveals the challenges, adventures, and unexpected turns that shaped his life and enduring musical legacy. Justin Trudeau: Power, Promise, and the Fight for Canada by David Olive David Olive examines Justin Trudeau’s political journey, weighing his major achievements against his failures and controversies. The book explores his family influences, rise to power, and lasting impact on Canada’s economy and social policies.
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The books shown in the list below are still available!

Julia and Romano By Eric Walters

Turning the Page on Murder by Vanessa Westerrann

A Hungry Fire by Elyssa Marcoux-Bissoondath

The Right to Be Wrong by Ray Robertson

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The Breakwater: A Novel by Leslie Shimontakahara

The Pharaoh’s Curse Murders by Melodie Campbell

In Crow’s Field: A Novel by Judith Thompson

Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada & Elsewhere by Will Ferguson

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The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

The Wild Beneath by Kelly Anderson

Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward

Wild Fire: Dispatches from a Country Ablaze by Jesse Winter

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The Skeleton and the Cat by Brandon James Scott

Declan: A Mystery by Anne Emery

Ringo: A Fab Life by Tom Doyle

Justin Trudeau: Power, Promise, and the Fight for Canada by David Olive

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300 Orchids : Species, Hybrids and Varieties in Cultivation by Jane Boosey

Sound of Supercars by Andrea Pinnington and Caz Buckingham

History of Lunar Exploration by Robert Reeves

Canadian Landscape / Le Paysage Canadien by J.A. Kraulis

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How I Became the Storyteller for the Yellowstone Packs by Rick Mclntyre

David Suzuki: lessons from a Lifetime by David Suzuki & Ian Hanington

In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming by John Boyko

Anti-Civilization: The Collapse of Society & the Case for the Common Good by Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard  

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Guitar Women: Conversations & Life Lessons with Six-String Heroines by Sue Foley

The Canadian Health Care Guerrilla Handbook by Michael Dector & Mike McCarthy

Bad Intentions by Iliana Xander

Pool House: A Novel by Mary H.K. Choi

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Hysteria: An Alexander Gregory Thriller by LJ Ross

The Final Target by Nora Roberts

Mother Daughter Sister Stranger: A Novel by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Brain Damage by Freida McFadden

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Paper Ghosts: A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen

The Traveler by Joseph Eckert

Just for the Plot (Deluxe Edition) by Meghan Quinn

Miss Wolcott’s Ghost: A Novel by Louise Penny Advance Readers’ Edition– On Sale 10/20/26

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Firstborn (Deluxe Edition) by M.J. Hastings

The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies: A Novel by Kate Westbury

Smart Blonde: A Biography of Dolly Parton by Stephen Miller- foreword by David Sinclair

w7ec n7élye ey || We Are Still Here: My Life of Truth and Reconciling Two Worlds by Phyllis Webstad

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 Drawing Blood— A Paramedic Memoir by Andrew Bethune

The Little Way by Carol Bruneau

Traitor’s Game by Stephen Kimber

Green Eye Blue by Katherine Alexandra Harvey

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The Right to Read: Social Justice, Literacy, and the Creation of Frontier College/ The Alfred Fitzpatrick Story by James H. Morrison

Getting Away with Murder: A Novel by Shari Lapena

The Night Hunter by Natalie Moss

The Girl with Ice in Her Veins: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Series by Karin Smirnoff Translated by Sarah Death

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Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead

The Autumn of Madame Hélène by Kurt Palka

What We Can Know by Ian McEwan

Cece Downing’s Start Over Summer by Soon Wiley

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The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh

Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli

The Eleventh Hour: A Quintet of Stories by Salman Rushdie

Universality by Natasha Brown

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Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood

Ways of Listening: Building a Deeper Relationship with Music in the Streaming Era by Rollie Pemberton

The Smiling Land: All Around the Circle in My Newfoundland and Labrador by Alan Doyle

The Certainty Illusion: What You Don’t Know and Why It Matters by Timothy Caulfield

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The Secrets of our DNA: How Genetics Has Changed the World by Turi King

We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture by Rick Westhead

The Testaments (TV Tie-in) by Margaret Atwood

Final Orbit by Chris Hadfield – Release date: Oct. 25, 2026

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 The Lost Season: A Memoir of Infertility, Motherhood, and the Worry and Work Demanded of Women by Stacey May Fowles

My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles That Made Us by Morgan Campbell

Sucker Punch by Saachi Koul

Table Boss: How to Build a Restaurant When Your Life Falls Apart (A Love Story) by Jen Agg

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Mary’s Comfort Classics: Food to Fill Your Plate by Mary Berg– Available after Sept. 22, 2026