The Globe and Mail Bestsellers for the week of May 30
The Globe and Mail has released its bestsellers list for the week of May 30, 2026, highlighting popular titles across various genres. Notable entries include 'The Ballad of Falling Dragons' by Sarah A. Parker in hardcover fiction and 'Suicidal Empathy' by Gad Saad in hardcover non-fiction. The list reflects current trends in reading preferences among Canadian audiences.
- ▪'The Ballad of Falling Dragons' by Sarah A. Parker tops the hardcover fiction list.
- ▪'Suicidal Empathy' by Gad Saad is the leading title in hardcover non-fiction.
- ▪'Our Perfect Storm' by Carley Fortune ranks first in Canadian fiction.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/books/bestsellers/article-the-globe-and-mail-bestsellers-for-the-week-of-may-30/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 |
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