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39. Sister of Mine (Laurie Petrou)
Thank you to Harper Collins for sharing a review copy of Sister of Mine for an honest review. Sister of Mine is a book that should be read in one sitting. It is a page turner and it is … Continue reading
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Laurie Petrou: Grimsby Author Series
Sadly, the 2017-18 season of the wonderful Grimsby Author Series ended on Monday. This is my third year participating and each evening is meticulously organized and a night to look forward to. What could be better than an sold out … Continue reading
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Karin Slaughter & Alafair Burke @ Burlington Public Library
On Thursday, the Burlington Public Library brought together Karin Slaughter and Alafair Burke in a terrific event moderated by Melodie Campbell. This dynamic duo travelled from their homes in Georgia (Karin) and Manhattan (Alafair), all the way to Burlington, Ontario … Continue reading
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19. The Beloveds (Maureen Lindley)
Thanks to Simon&Shuster for sharing this Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) through a Goodreads Giveaway. The Beloveds was another palate-cleansing, quick read before I get back to focusing on the Canada Reads short-list. Set in England, it tells the story of … Continue reading
16. The Woman in the Window (A.J. Finn)
After meeting A.J. Finn at a Harper Collins event a couple of weeks ago, I held off reading The Woman in the Window as I wanted the story to be “fresh” in my mind for book club. This novel is a psychologic … Continue reading
A.J. Finn: Harper Collins Event
It was worth a mid-week trip to Toronto to meet A.J. Finn at the Harper Collins office (and special thanks to Sarah who drove since I could not manage public transit on crutches)! The Woman in the Window hit the … Continue reading
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8. The Line Painter (Claire Cameron)
Prior to meeting Claire Cameron at the Grimsby Author Series, I prepared by reading all 3 of her novels including The Line Painter, The Bear and The Last Neanderthal. All 3 of these novels are very unique in their both … Continue reading
Halloween Reads
As we approach Halloween, let’s get for the ghosts and goblins by reading some spooky, suspenseful novels. Horrors and thrillers are generally not my the books that I choose but here are a few suggestions that I have read over the … Continue reading
89. I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Iain Reid)
“I’m thinking of ending things. Once this thought arrives, it stays. It sticks. It lingers. It dominates. There’s not much I can do about it. Trust me. It doesn’t go away. It’s there whether I like it or not. It’s … Continue reading
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