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Emma Donoghue – Grimsby Author Series
Although this was my first time meeting Emma Donoghue, this is her 3rd time presenting at the Grimsby Author Series. She is an accomplished author, best know for her novel and subsequent screenwriting for the movie Room which was nominated … Continue reading
Steven Price – Grimsby Author Series
Last night was the opening night of the 15th season of the fabulous Grimsby Author Series. The room was filled to capacity with an audience eager to hear the readings of Steven Price and Emma Donoghue, the first 2 authors of the 2016-17 … Continue reading
44. 101 letters to a prime minister (Yann Martel)
“every person has a space next to where they sleep, whether a patch of pavement or a fine bedside table. In that space, at night, a book can glow. And in those moments of docile wakefulness, when we begin to … Continue reading
39. Room (Emma Donoghue)
Room is a is a unique, creative and one-of-a-kind novel narrated by a 5 year old boy named Jack who has been kept in captivity with his Ma. I have to admit that I avoid stories including abuse and mistreatment … Continue reading
Author Event: Helen Humphreys
Friday was the final evening of the 2015-16 Grimsby Author Series. It was the culmination of an amazing season filled with engaging authors, insightful introductions, thoughtful questions and book signings. This evening’s guest was Helen Humphreys who traveled from Kingston to … Continue reading
Author Event: Ian Brown
Journalist Ian Brown’s newest book has focused on his experience turning 60 years old. He wrote about this transition at a time when it is reported that for the next 15 years, every day 10 000 people in North America will turn … Continue reading
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Author Event: Yann Martel
It was not an April Fool’s Joke when a sell-out crowd of readers gathered at the Grimsby Library to hear Yann Martel speak about his newest novel, the High Roads of Portugal. This award winning author of Life of Pi, which … Continue reading
Kevin Newman – Grimsby Author Series
Kevin Newman was the face that I remember from Global National – a trusted newscaster who shared news important to all Canadians. All Out co-authored by Kevin and his son Alex is thought-provoking and insightful. It was a great experience to hear Kevin speak … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Newman, All Out, Kevin Newman
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