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47. The Underpainter (Jane Urquhart)
After reading Away and and advanced reader copy of A Number of Things written to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial , I was thrilled to meet the fascinating Jane Urquhart at the Hamilton Public Library event. After the event, I was keen to read another one … Continue reading
Michael Kaan: Author Event
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
Jennifer Robson: Author Event
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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36. The Nightingale (Kristin Hannah)
The Nightingale is a compelling audiobook which is well-narrated and a detailed depiction of a horrendous part of world history. The story follows the experience of two French sisters, Isabelle and Vianne, fighting to survive during World War II. Their strength, resilience and bravery … Continue reading
Lynne Kutsukake: Grimsby Author Series
It is hard to believe that the 2016-17 season of the Grimsby Author Series is over! The season has been full of amazing authors, great reading and wonderful introductions, not to mention the wine and snacks. It is certainly worth … Continue reading
23. The Translation of Love (Lynne Kutsukake)
In preparation for the final Grimsby Author Series event of the 2016-17 season, I immersed myself in The Translation of Love during a long trip home from vacation in Myrtle Beach. It is a beautiful novel set in Japan during the American post-WW2 occupation. Despite the … Continue reading
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Tagged Lynne Kutsukake, The Translation of Love
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Charlie Lovett: The Moveable Feast Event
“The epigram sums up what the book is about, to save and preserve the past” The weather was a bit cool but we enjoyed the Southern hospitality during our March Break trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The kids still had fun … Continue reading
98. The Witches of New York (Ami McKay)
“Let that be a lesson to you” her mother had said wagging her finger at her daughter. “Those who use magic to find what they seek, may not always like what they find.” After meeting Ami McKay at the Grimsby … Continue reading
94. The Wonder (Emma Donoghue)
The Wonder has been short-listed for the Scotiabank Giller Prize this year and I have been looking forward to reading it since meeting Emma Donoghue at the Grimsby Author series in September. I found the topic of fasting girls was unique and … Continue reading
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Tagged Emma Donoghue, Giller Prize, The Wonder
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93. The Velvet Hours (Alyson Richman)
After reading The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman for book club last January, I was pleased to find an audio copy of her newest book through my local library. I love reading historical fiction that includes some real life characters and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alyson Richman, Marthe De Florian, Solange Beugiron, The Velvet Hours
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