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August 22, 2026

Great Reads

Welcome to Great Reads, where we share a selection of provocative, inspiring, and delightful stories worth your time this weekend.

Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail

Happiness Reporter

Ali Daas fled a civil war to start a new life. Now, he defends a country that has changed a lot in the decade since it welcomed his fellow countrymen

Greg Locke/The Globe and Mail

Energy reporter

With a decision on the $14-billion Bay du Nord’s development expected in 2027, Nova Scotia also wants in on the offshore action

FUMI NAGASAKA/The Globe and Mail

Noel Ransome

The Pulitzer-winning author reflects on his new book Cool Machine, the nature of fiction and crooked power

Abbie Parr/The Associated Press

Rachel Giese

The WNBA represents freedom, inclusivity and power for numerous types of women. To some, that’s a threatening thing

Tijana Martin/The Globe and Mail

It’s difficult to admit that I am indeed changing with age

Vladimir Weinstein/The Globe and Mail