Our picks across mystery, romance, non-fiction, and biography — all available in large print editions in Canada.
Every year, Thorndike Press, Random House Large Print, and Center Point Publishing put out hundreds of large print editions. The problem isn't availability — it's knowing which ones are worth your time. Here are the standouts for 2026.
Mystery remains the strongest genre for large print selection. If you enjoy a good whodunit, you're well served this year.
The fourth Thursday Murder Club novel. Four retirees in a senior living community solve another murder. Osman writes with genuine warmth and wit — these characters feel like people you'd actually want to sit with at dinner.
Large print paperback: ~$28 CAD on Amazon.ca | Also at Indigo
A man declared dead three years ago turns up as a suspect in two murders. Coben's pacing is relentless — you'll finish this in two sittings.
Large print hardcover: ~$35 CAD on Amazon.ca
Set during the Vietnam War, this follows a young nurse who volunteers for service. It's part historical fiction, part mystery of what happens to women soldiers when they come home. Stunning.
Large print paperback: ~$26 CAD on Amazon.ca
A missing-child case spanning decades, told with literary precision. Won the 2024 Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller, and the large print edition hit shelves in early 2025.
Large print: ~$30 CAD on Amazon.ca
For more mystery recommendations, see our full guide to large print mysteries and thrillers.
Romance has always had strong large print support — Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts alone account for dozens of titles per year. But there's excellent variety beyond those two.
After the success of Part of Your World and Just for the Summer, Jimenez continues to dominate contemporary romance. Smart, funny, emotionally satisfying.
Large print: ~$27 CAD on Amazon.ca
Carr is a mainstay in large print romance. Two sisters reconnect after life knocks them sideways. Warm without being saccharine.
Large print paperback: ~$24 CAD on Amazon.ca
A woman travels to the Amalfi Coast after losing her mother and encounters her mom as a young woman. It's romance wrapped in a meditation on grief and letting go.
Large print: ~$25 CAD on Amazon.ca
We have a deeper dive into large print romance novels with more specific titles and where to find them.
Non-fiction is the trickiest genre for large print — bestsellers get the treatment, but specialized topics rarely do. Here are the ones that made the cut.
A doctor's evidence-based guide to living longer and better. Practical advice on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health. This one is worth rereading.
Large print: ~$32 CAD on Amazon.ca
An 18th-century shipwreck, a mutiny, and a trial that questioned what really happened. Grann (Killers of the Flower Moon) writes non-fiction that reads like a thriller.
Large print hardcover: ~$36 CAD on Amazon.ca
The follow-up to The Psychology of Money. Short, clear chapters about human behaviour patterns that never change. Perfect for dipping in and out.
Large print: ~$28 CAD on Amazon.ca
Biography and memoir are reliable in large print — publishers know the audience skews older, and they respond accordingly.
Part memoir, part practical wisdom. Obama writes about navigating uncertainty, building meaningful relationships, and finding your own power. More personal than Becoming.
Large print: ~$34 CAD on Amazon.ca | Also at Indigo
The Canadian actor's memoir about growing up in Halifax, navigating Hollywood, and coming out as transgender. Raw and honest.
Large print: ~$30 CAD on Amazon.ca
Perry's memoir about addiction and recovery, published before his passing. Funny and devastating in equal measure.
Large print paperback: ~$26 CAD on Amazon.ca
Amazon.ca has the widest selection. Search any title and add "large print" to find the right edition. Prime shipping makes it painless.
Indigo/Chapters stocks large print bestsellers in-store and online. Their selection is smaller but well-curated.
Your public library is the free option most people underuse. Large print editions rarely have long hold queues. Check our complete buying guide for more options.
If you're buying a gift for someone who loves reading, we have a dedicated gift guide for book-loving seniors. Western fans are also well-served — see our guide to large print western books in Canada.