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Amazon Names Top 20 Canadian Cities that Love to Read

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Today, a new city was crowned the monarch on Amazon Canada’s list of Canadian Cities that Love to Read as Kingston, Ontario received the top spot in the sixth annual list. In second place, and appearing for the first time ever on the list, is another Ontario city, Waterloo. The list looks at print and Kindle e-book sales from Amazon.ca on a per capita basis in Canadian cities with more than 100,000 residents from May 2017 to May 2018.

Top Canadian Cities That Love to Read

Top 20 Canadian Cities that Love to Read

*New in 2018

1. Kingston, Ontario
2. Waterloo, Ontario*
3. Vancouver, BC
4. Kelowna, BC
5. Langley, BC
6. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
7. Calgary, Alberta
8. Oakville, Ontario
9. Regina, Saskatchewan
10. Edmonton, Alberta 		11. Red Deer, Alberta*
12. Guelph, Ontario
13. Burlington, Ontario
14. London, Ontario
15. Delta, BC*
16. Oshawa, Ontario
17. Kitchener, Ontario
18. Barrie, Ontario
19. Winnipeg, Manitoba
20. Thornhill, Ontario

Top Canadian Cities That Love to Read

Taking a closer look at the data Amazon Canada revealed the top two cities are home to some of Ontario’s leading post-secondary institutions. Kingston led the way in the fiction literature, textbooks, history, medical and law categories, while Waterloo residents purchased the most science and math, computers and technology, and technical professional books

For the second year in a row, Vancouver and Cambridge took the cake as the top cities that purchased the most cookbooks. Vancouverites lead in categories pertaining to health and fitness, social sciences, self-help, travel and arts and photography.

When it comes to romance novels, no one is quite as passionate as Kingston, Oshawa and Barrie, remaining in the top three spots for a second year.

Even though Vancouver has dropped to number three in the overall rankings, they have taken the top spot as the city that purchases the most physical books, proving that they are loyal to hardcovers and paperbacks.

To start preparing your own summer reading list, visit Amazon Books and Amazon Kindle Books.

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I have a new Kindle Oasis to give away courtesy of Amazon! Here’s how you can enter to win:

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Update The winner is Marcus!

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  1. Michael BMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 9:53am PDT

    I would love to win this Kindle! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  2. ElizabethMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 9:56am PDT

    Nice to see Vancouver so high on this list. A new Kindle would be great for my summertime reading!

  3. MelissaMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 10:01am PDT

    I love reading!

  4. Ashley BanburyMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 10:05am PDT

    I love that Vancouverites buy health/diet/fitness! So like the ‘couve! I would love a kindle too!!

  5. leanaMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 10:11am PDT

    I love to read and a Kindle would make it so much easier. No more lugging around heavy books camping!

  6. KirstenMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:03am PDT

    I would love to win a Kindle! Thanks for the contest!

  7. MeganMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:19am PDT

    I love the feel of physical books, but the Kindle would be a great way to be more environmentally conscious!

  8. janMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:21am PDT

    great news all around

  9. Mike KMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 12:06pm PDT

    i want the kindle to read my e books

  10. KellyMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 1:36pm PDT

    Good to see Kelowna up there on the reading list! Would love a Kindle to celebrate.

  11. AlexMMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 2:23pm PDT

    I’d love one of these for my bus commutes!

  12. Theresa PMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 2:46pm PDT

    I’ve lived in both Vancouver and Delta! Both great places to live!

  13. Donna LMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 3:05pm PDT

    This would be great to take to the lake!

  14. SeanMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 3:54pm PDT

    I could make use of that!

  15. MegMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 5:14pm PDT

    I love to read, and would love be the new Kindle Oasis

  16. LindaMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 5:37pm PDT

    This is fantastic! I could read a lot more books this way.

  17. JeffMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 6:45pm PDT

    Would love to win this contest!

  18. IainMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 9:01pm PDT

    A gift to myself that keeps giving!

  19. Marcus WMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 9:09pm PDT

    Love my kindle, and would love this one even more.

  20. Christine WMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 9:10pm PDT

    I love to read – and having a Kindle would be amazing!

  21. wenMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 10:26pm PDT

    Great for a reader! Tnx

  22. KayMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:20pm PDT

    Love reading!

  23. Jason BMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:23pm PDT

    Who doesn’t like to read…Donald Trump?

  24. ZoeMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 11:25pm PDT

    This would be such a treat!

  25. CindyTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 12:00am PDT

    My daughter would love this!

  26. Ariel CTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 12:29am PDT

    would love to win, thanks!

  27. adam steeleTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 12:30am PDT

    great prize, thx!

  28. Shelley ButcherTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 4:12am PDT

    I love to read! And would love to win! ?

  29. yvonneTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 5:44am PDT

    Nice to see Vancouver’s #3 on this list.

  30. Anita W.Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 9:12am PDT

    My kids keep borrowing my Kindle when I want to read it. Would love this for our family!

  31. EileenTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 9:42am PDT

    I love my ebooks…a new Kindle would be perfect for me!

  32. IrisTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 9:46am PDT

    I love my local library for books but a Kindle would be great for summer boating and camping. Happy Reading everyone.

  33. Alayne LangfordTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 11:23am PDT

    I live close to Kingston so I would like to think that I am one of those passionate readers! 🙂 I would love the Kindle, as it may help me get through even more books this summer! 🙂 Thank you for the chance! @AlayneLangford

  34. Linda WebsterTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 1:23pm PDT

    I love to read and would be so pleased to win the Kindle Oasis. I’d be able to carry my own library with me!

  35. Michelle L.Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 1:49pm PDT

    Yay Vancouver! Of course we’re on the list, thanks for posting this Rebecca!

  36. NatalieTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 2:59pm PDT

    Books are my favourite way to spend a break, lunch or evening!

  37. MarinaTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 3:12pm PDT

    This would help me for back to school in Sept

  38. KirstenTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 3:13pm PDT

    I have just been looking for a new Kindle! Had a good laugh about the genre of books most purchased in Vancouver. Thanks for the contest. 🙂

  39. DonaldTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 3:22pm PDT

    I never tried an E-reader. I’m use to old fashion hard cover books and paperbacks.

  40. DonTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 4:40pm PDT

    A great way to take some reading with you

  41. Shirley STuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 5:43pm PDT

    I would love to win a Kindle Oasis! Thanks for the opportunity!

  42. AshleyTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 7:00pm PDT

    Omg this would be amazing! My iPad is too old to download amazon reader so I need something else for my books, so I can finally read them!

  43. Kim CTuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 7:59pm PDT

    I’ve been looking for an e-reader for my husband. This would make a great anniversary gift!

  44. Tina L.Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 — 11:04pm PDT

    I would love an e-reader for my transit commute.

  45. AngelaWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 12:42am PDT

    I’d love to win a Kindle!!!

  46. AngelaWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 12:43am PDT

    A Kindle is an awesome prize!

  47. Tabby72Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 6:11am PDT

    I love to read and would love to try out a Kindle! Thanks!

  48. ANA MILOSAVICWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 8:46am PDT

    I would love this prize! Amazing!

  49. Tammy Klym-WolfeWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 9:20am PDT

    I’m from Langley and love to read!

  50. GregWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 9:55am PDT

    I would love to have a Kindle!

  51. JenWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 12:16pm PDT

    my Kobo is so old and busted – it’s been so well loved! Curious about Kindle

  52. Mark NicolasWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 3:16pm PDT

    I want this so badly

  53. AnnaWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 3:48pm PDT

    I would LOVE to win one of these… and my boyfriend would love me to win one of these so I don’t keep stealing his!!! Hahaha

  54. KristynWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 4:14pm PDT

    I have never owned a e-reader and think it would be an amazing upgrade, thanks for the giveaway!

  55. hyoWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 5:06pm PDT

    I love reading!

  56. kimWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 5:09pm PDT

    I want this!

  57. kimWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 5:13pm PDT

    I love reading.

  58. daneWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 8:46pm PDT

    curious

  59. KamWednesday, June 20th, 2018 — 11:00pm PDT

    This would be awesome to have during summer travels!

  60. Cynthia BishopThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 1:03am PDT

    I lost my ereader just yesterday. I had hundreds of books ready to be re visited and to meet for the very first time. I feel lost without my beautiful friend and constant companion.

  61. Kara HustonThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 10:31am PDT

    I read alllllll the time, and it would be even better and easier on a Kindle! I’m a teacher and will be off for the summer so this would be a good way to relax. Thanks!

  62. RubyThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 2:41pm PDT

    would love to win!

  63. emThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 7:52pm PDT

    this would be great to use at the cottage instead of carrying several books

  64. AndyThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 8:45pm PDT

    I would love to win 🙂

  65. Karen MillerThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 8:45pm PDT

    I’d love it!

  66. DeniseThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 8:59pm PDT

    Love to see Vancouver and Langley as number 3 and 5 on reading list

  67. AnnThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 10:02pm PDT

    So read-y to win

  68. Mei LING LIUThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 10:07pm PDT

    would love to win thanks

  69. KrystalThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 10:22pm PDT

    This would be so great! I’ve been thinking about getting an e-reader for a while now.

  70. JeanetteThursday, June 21st, 2018 — 10:26pm PDT

    Thank you for this contest. I’d love to win a kindle!

  71. NARCELI LIBASTEFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 1:16am PDT

    Yes, please! Thank you!

  72. JoFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 7:35am PDT

    Wow! 3 BC cities in the top 5!

  73. AindreaFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 9:59am PDT

    Always thought I would enjoy a kindle…

  74. EmmaFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 10:47am PDT

    been thinking about getting a new e-reader!

  75. Esther AllardFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 11:04am PDT

    I would love to win!

  76. ShelleyFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 11:25am PDT

    It doesn’t surprise me that Vancouver is one of the cities that purchase the most cook books and lead in the category of health and fitness. We’re a bunch of food loving fitness lovers! The Kindle Oasis looks awesome. Thanks Amazon and Miss 604 for the chance to win.

  77. JeanneFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 11:26am PDT

    Love to win this prize

  78. Lori MezzomoFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 11:27am PDT

    I would LOVE to continue reading on a new Kindle eReader!

  79. Debbie FFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 1:02pm PDT

    The first ebook I would buy is the Stephen King novel – The Outsider

  80. JoyceFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 1:03pm PDT

    Would love to be entered, thank you!

  81. Season LauFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 1:34pm PDT

    Reading- food for the brain

  82. Phyllis W.Friday, June 22nd, 2018 — 3:20pm PDT

    Love to read! Would love to own a Kindle!

  83. LoriFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 3:20pm PDT

    Great to Vancouver on the list.

  84. LoriFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 3:22pm PDT

    Great to Vancouver on the list and would be amazing to get a new kindle

  85. Robin WoolmerFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 4:32pm PDT

    Looking forward to a relaxing summer of quiet reading.

  86. IanFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 6:09pm PDT

    Reading, what’s not to like?

  87. ChristineFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 6:48pm PDT

    This would be awesome!

  88. Mariette BayntonFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 6:55pm PDT

    I’ve never had any e-reader so this would be amazing. It would definitely encourage me to read me, especially when I travel.

  89. JillFriday, June 22nd, 2018 — 10:33pm PDT

    Perfect for the lake.

  90. DavidSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 6:33am PDT

    We are a family of readers. Great giveaway!

  91. MeredithSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 6:36am PDT

    I take my kids to the library at least once a week but wouldn’t say “no” if we won this!

  92. Sunshine GSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 7:31am PDT

    We spend a lot of time at the library, and this would be fantastic for travelling!

  93. SandraSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 8:59am PDT

    I would love the opportunity to win a Kindle Oasis. Thank you for this chance! ?

  94. KiranSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 11:14am PDT

    I’m a teacher going on summer break. The kindle would be a great way to spend my days 🙂

  95. LauraSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 11:19am PDT

    I have been wanting an ereader for ages!

  96. Angela HSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 1:49pm PDT

    Great Cities all of them but Delta is the Best! I live there 😉
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  97. Trevor MSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 1:57pm PDT

    Great opportunity!

  98. Krista MSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 3:19pm PDT

    This would make a wonderful summer birthday present for my teen daughter who loves her technology! I know she would read more with the Kindle Oasis & would be extremely useful for her high school years starting in September!

  99. Robert WhyteSaturday, June 23rd, 2018 — 4:42pm PDT

    To read or not to read……..that is the question…….

  100. bonnie lamSunday, June 24th, 2018 — 12:25am PDT

    Sweet. Good luck to you all. Huggies.

  101. StotesSunday, June 24th, 2018 — 10:05am PDT

    This would be great to take a lot of books travelling!

  102. Lindsay LafreniereSunday, June 24th, 2018 — 3:59pm PDT

    i love to read!!!

  103. AmberSunday, June 24th, 2018 — 8:06pm PDT

    This would be so helpful for my reading. Fantastic!

  104. WesSunday, June 24th, 2018 — 8:50pm PDT

    A Kindle would really help me get reading more!

  105. HughMonday, June 25th, 2018 — 3:06pm PDT

    Kindle pour moi SVP.

  106. StephanieMonday, June 25th, 2018 — 5:59pm PDT

    a Kindle would be so convenient!

  107. Sandra PinkMonday, June 25th, 2018 — 7:37pm PDT

    a brilliant way to read while on vacation, without the added weight

  108. AnandTuesday, June 26th, 2018 — 8:17am PDT

    I would love to win this Kindle! Thanks for the chance Vancouver !

  109. Theresa (Terry) SampsonTuesday, June 26th, 2018 — 7:06pm PDT

    Tweeted @tsam3435 I’d so love to win this one! I just lost my old Sony e-reader and I miss the heck out of it !!!!!

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