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Book Review Blitz – October/November
68. An Ocean of Minutes (Lim, Thea) Thank you to Viking Publishing for an advance reader copy of An Ocean of Minutes (won through Goodreads). Although it took me a while dig into this story, it was terrific that it … Continue reading
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A Legacy of Little Free Libraries, Rest in Peace Todd Bol
Greetings readers, I am sorry if you have been missing my reviews but don’t worry, I will be back soon! Although I have been on hiatus, I did want to take a few minutes to recognize a literary hero. Sadly, … Continue reading
48. Marilla of Green Gables (Sarah McCoy)
As a lifelong fan of the Anne of Green Gables series (written by L.M. Montgomery), I was thrilled to receive an advanced reader copy of Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy. Thank you to William Morrow Publishers and Harper … Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day – 2018
It is time to celebrate Mother’s Day! It is a beautiful spring day to celebrate and appreciate our mothers! I know that I am thankful for a great Mom who has not only supported me but is and … Continue reading
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Tanya Talaga: Fold Festival
“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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Canada Reads: Let the Debates Begin!
Canada Reads is an exciting time of year for CanLit lovers! It combines the passion of literary contests with the excitement and strategy of a game show. Does the best written book win? The most popular book? Perhaps not, books … Continue reading
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Canada Reads: BPL Edition
Canada Reads: BPL Edition has inspired, prepared and motivated a group of readers for CBC’s Canada Reads. It has helped the audience to consider which book is the one book to open your eyes and deserves to be the “literary survivor“. … Continue reading
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Elan Mastai – Grimsby Author Series
Elan Mastai is a screenwriter who wrote his first screen play during university. He wrote his first novel, All Our Wrong Todays which was described as “a thrilling tale of time travel”. He created the 2016 that people in the 1950s … Continue reading
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Canada Reads – Short list Announced
As followers of the blog know, I LOVE Canada Reads! This annual debate celebrates books by Canadian authors. Its’ game show format can be cutthroat at times but encourages Canadians to read books that they may not otherwise read! What … Continue reading
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2017: A Year in Review
As we leave 2017, it is time to reflect on a year of reading and I will share a few highlights from 2017. Although my stretch goal had been to read 125 books I completed the year with just 106 … Continue reading
