The SDG Reads 2025 author was announced at County Council on Tuesday, May 20. From left to right: Lachlan McDonald, Mayor of South Glengarry; Jason Broad, Mayor of South Dundas; Rebecca Luck, Director of Library Services; Francois Landry, Mayor of North Stormont; and Tony Fraser, Mayor of North Dundas. Councillors McDonald, Broad, Landry and Fraser are also members of the SDG Library Board.
SDG Reads is a “One Book, One Community” program that encourages all residents across SDG Counties to read the same title before coming together for an evening with the author. SDG Reads selects Canadian authors to highlight the diverse talent of our country.
The SDG Library was delighted to announce Nita Prose as the SDG Reads 2025 author on Tuesday, May 20 at SDG County Council.
“SDG Reads is our biggest adult literacy program each year, and we are excited to welcome Ms. Prose to the SDG Reads family”, said Rebecca Luck, Director of Library Services. “It really is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and share their love of reading while celebrating Canadian authors”, said Luck.
Nita Prose is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery Guest, The Mistletoe Mystery, and The Maid, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide. A Good Morning America Book Club pick, The Maid won the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Novel of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. The Maid was also an Edgar Award finalist for Best Novel.
Nita Prose's debut novel, “The Maid”, is a charming and suspenseful mystery that follows Molly, a meticulous hotel maid whose routine life takes a surprising turn when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation. The book has received praise for its witty narrative and engaging character development. Although “The Maid” can be enjoyed as a standalone story, it is part of a series of three (3) books and one (1) novella that explores themes of mystery and human connection across different characters and settings.
Join us on Monday evening, October 6, 2025, in Avonmore for an exclusive event featuring Nita Prose. Prose will discuss her inspiration behind “The Maid” series and her writing process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and have their copies signed. Refreshments will be provided.
The event is free to attend but guests must register to secure their seat. Registration will open closer to the event, be sure to check the SDG Library website for updates.
“The Maid” series can be borrowed from the SDG Library in a variety of formats (book, large print, eBook, audiobook) or purchased at any of its fifteen (15) branches. Books are $20, with all proceeds reinvested into the SDG Reads program.