One Book, One Halton Hills 2026: Meet Your Community Read
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Halton Hills, get ready to read together.
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 One Book, One Halton Hills selection: The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor, a powerful, award-winning Canadian novel that has captured readers across the country.
This year, you are invited to dive into a story that blends history, magic, and unforgettable characters, and then come together as a community to share the experience.
About the Book
A number one national bestseller and winner of Canada Reads 2026, The Cure for Drowning is a sweeping yet intimate novel that explores love, identity, and belonging across time and place.
From rural Ontario to jazz clubs in Halifax and wartime Europe, the story follows deeply human characters navigating family, secrecy, and the courage to live authentically. Infused with touches of magic and rich historical detail, it is a book that invites you to reflect, connect, and see the past and each other in new ways.
Read the Book Today
You can start reading The Cure for Drowning right away in a way that works best for you:
Buy a copy at your local library branch
Borrow a physical copy through the library catalogue
Read or listen instantly on the Libby app with no holds or wait times
However you choose to read, you can be part of the shared experience happening across Halton Hills.
Meet the Author
Loghan Paylor is a queer, trans writer based in British Columbia and one of Canada’s most exciting literary voices.
Their debut novel, The Cure for Drowning, has earned widespread acclaim, including:
Winner of Canada Reads 2026
Number one national bestseller
Longlisted for the Giller Prize
Named a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year
Loghan’s work has appeared in CBC Arts, Room, and Prairie Fire, and they bring a deeply thoughtful, imaginative lens to storytelling that resonates long after the final page.
Save the Date: Live Author Event
Bring your reading experience to life at our culminating community event:
Monday, November 10
7:30 PM
John Elliott Theatre
Join us for an engaging evening featuring:
A live author talk with Loghan Paylor
A book signing to follow
This is your chance to hear directly from the author, ask questions, and connect with fellow readers.
Read Along With Us
Over the coming months, we will be sharing programs, discussions, and ways for you to explore The Cure for Drowning with others in Halton Hills.
Whether you are joining a book club, attending events, or reading on your own, you are part of this shared story.
Tickets Coming Soon
Tickets for the November event will be available soon. Stay tuned for details.
Start reading, start talking, and get ready to connect. Borrow your copy today and be part of One Book, One Halton Hills 2026.
Learn more on our website.
