Category Archives: Author event

12. The Wake (Linden MacIntyre)

Posted on April 19, 2020 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Did you know that there was a tsunami in Canada?  It is hard to believe that a tsunami in Newfoundland is a piece of history that most Canadians are not aware of. The Wake describes the terrible tsunami, which was … Continue reading →

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Book Club Chat with Jesse Thistle

Posted on April 8, 2020 by AYearOfBooksBlog

At a time when connection is a challenge, our book club enjoyed a thought-provoking “zoom” chat with Canada Reads, long-listed, author and professor, Jesse Thistle, this evening.  We appreciated his time, his humour, his honesty and openness as he shared … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama – Becoming

Posted on May 5, 2019 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Michelle Obama took to the stage in Toronto and shared a powerful message to 15000 (mostly) women!  It was an amazing evening, listening to Michelle speak about her book, Becoming, with my daughter, mom, sister in laws and friends!  Her … Continue reading →

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67. Up from Freedom (Wayne Grady)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

September was a very hectic month with the kids heading back to school and swimming, with my campaign for school board trustee and catching up at work after summer holidays.  Up from Freedom was the ONLY book that I was … Continue reading →

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44. Love and Ruin (Paula McLain)

Posted on June 3, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

For lovers of historical fiction, Love and Ruin is a terrific book that not only keeps you turning pages but necessitates google searches to learn more about Martha Gellhorn, her writing and her tempestuous relationship with Ernest Hemingway.  If you … Continue reading →

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42. Vi (Kim Thuy)

Posted on May 27, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Life has been busy and although I have been reading, I have been slow to finish my blog posts.  As fan of Kim Thuy, since devouring her debut book, Ru, I pre-ordered her latest book, Vi in preparation for meeting … Continue reading →

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Tanya Talaga: Fold Festival

Posted on May 8, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

“As long as there is action, there is hope”. On Sunday the Fold Festival started with breakfast, singing and important discussion about Tanya Talaga’s  book, Seven Fallen Feathers which investigated the stories and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of … Continue reading →

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Kim Thuy: The FOLD festival

Posted on May 7, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

What a fantastic weekend at the FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity) Festival.  Attending sessions on Friday and Sunday, it is great to know that the remaining events will be available on audible soon.  The volunteers led by Jael Richardson did … Continue reading →

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Heather Tucker: Book Club

Posted on May 5, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Book club is aways a great evening, sharing books with a great group of friends but this month we were lucky to have a special guest join us.  After enjoying The Clay Girl, one of our members (thank you Shannon) … Continue reading →

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41. The Clay Girl (Heather Tucker)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Every once and a while, a book that is unknown and that comes with no pre-conceived expectations blows me away.  The Clay Girl is an amazing story, sadly disturbing yet hopeful.  It is a book that I will continue to … Continue reading →

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