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87. Outline (Rachel Cusk)

Posted on November 4, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

In preparation to read Transit (as part of my Giller short-list reading), I chose to read Outline, the the first book of what will be a trilogy.  It is a unique book, that reads like a series of linked short stories … Continue reading →

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Ross Pennie: Book Club/Book Launch

Posted on November 27, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

This review has been pending since June when Ross Pennie launched his latest book, Beneath the Wake, to an enthusiastic, standing room only crowd in Ancaster.  It also includes further discussion from our book club in October when Ross joined us … Continue reading →

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93. Transit (Rachel Cusk)

Posted on November 19, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Transit was the 4th book from the Scotiabank Giller Prize short-list.  It is the second book in a trilogy including Outline which I reviewed recently.  I really wanted to enjoy this book but struggled to retain focus.  Every time that … Continue reading →

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90. Bellevue Square (Michael Redhill)

Posted on November 18, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

As readers of this blog know, I am very excited about the Scotiabank Giller Prize event.  As part of my preparation for attending the Between the Pages Event  (held in Toronto November 6th), I have been reading through the short-listed … Continue reading →

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Between the Pages Scotiabank Giller Prize Event

Posted on November 17, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

It was a fantastic evening with Rachel Cusk, Ed O’Loughlin, Michael Redhill, Eden Robinson and Michelle Winters at the Scotiabank Between the Pages Giller Prize event.  Koerner Hall was packed with book lovers, anxious to hear about the novels and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Canada with 150 Books!

Posted on July 1, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

What a better way to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial than reading some great CanLit suggested by a few authors, my family and friends from the Canadian Content Goodreads group?  It was a difficult task to narrow down to one favourite book … Continue reading →

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Michael Kaan: Author Event

Posted on June 15, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Different Drummer books in collaboration with East Plains Church, in Burlington, hosted a trio of authors on May 2nd including Michael Kaan, Jennifer Robson and Jamie Tennant.  I have been tardy in posting this review but am looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Robson: Author Event

Posted on May 20, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

It was inspiring to meet Jennifer Robson, in Burlington, on May 2nd.  She spoke of her latest novel, Goodnight from London at an event promoted by A Different Drummer Books as a fundraiser for a local church.  As a fan of … Continue reading →

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Heather O’Neill: Hotel Dallavalle Author Series

Posted on May 1, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

“No child is a tale of abuse, they still have all this magic inside them” Niagara-on-the-Lake was a beautiful setting to meet Heather O’Neill at the Hotel Dallavalle Author Series.  Heather is the author of Lullabies for Little Criminals which was … Continue reading →

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Craig Davidson: One Book One Brant

Posted on April 2, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Cataract City was highlighted at the 12th annual One Book One Brant last Sunday.  This terrific event, hosted by the County of Brant Library, brought out eager readers from across Brantford and Brant County to listen to Craig Davidson talk … Continue reading →

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