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Category Archives: Non-Fiction
11. 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste (Kathryn Kellogg)
With the thought of protecting our environment, in January, I read a library copy of 101 Ways to go Zero Waste. Although full of good ideas, this book was really a review of similar zero waste books and reinforced what … Continue reading
Posted in Environmentally Friendly, Non-Fiction
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9. Love Lives Here (Amanda Jette Knox)
Wow!! What a loving family. I am thankful that they were willing to share their story, their challenges, their knowledge and their love with others. The author, Amanda, endured struggles in her teens – with bullying, alcohol. She got treatment, … Continue reading
Book Review Blitz- August
My mission this weekend is to get back on track, to get caught up on my book reviews and make a small dent in my accounts of author events. These reviews are from the end of August when I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Club, Canadian, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Novels about Books, Summer Blitz
Tagged Craig Davidson, David Chariandy, Educated, Geraldine Brooks, I've Been Meaning to Tell You, Kate Quinn, People of the Book, Richard Paul Evans, Tara Westover, The Alice Network, The Forgotten Road, The Saturday Night Ghost Club
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Summer Blitz (books 50 to 58)
With apologies to my book followers, this summer has been filled with beautiful, sunny days and I have been a bit slow with my book reviews! In order to catch up, I am doing a summer blitz, grouping together some … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Book Club, Canadian, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Stephen King, Summer Blitz
Tagged Amy Stuart, Cat's Eye, Deborah Ellis, Emily series, L.M. Montogmery, Margaret Atwood, Robin Esrock, Stephen Gundry, Stephen King, Still Water, The Breadwinner, The Great Atlantic Bucket List, The Outsider, The Plant Paradox, The Story Girl
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47. One Story, One Song (Richard Wagamese)
“Stories build bridges to undiscovered countries – each other”. Richard Wagamese was a huge loss to #CanLit but his beautiful stories will endure and resonate. It is not surprising that Joseph Boyden described him as a “national treasure”. One Story, … Continue reading
37: Shrewed (Elizabeth Renzetti)
Returning from vacation, I was excited to stop by the library to find Shrewed: A Wry and Closely Observed Look at the Lives of Woman and Girls with my name on it. I chuckled when I atttempted to check it … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day 2018!
“Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics.” (Earth Day Network) It is a beautiful, sunny day to celebrate our planet! Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970, … Continue reading
35. Food is the Solution (Matthew Prescott)
In and effort to eat healthier, I am challenging myself to go meatless for the remainder of April. In doing so, I borrowed Food is the Solution: What to Eat to Save the World from the library to learn more … Continue reading
34. The Year of Less (Cait Flanders)
As I strive to live a more minimalist lifestyle, I listened to The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store. It is … Continue reading
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