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Elan Mastai – Grimsby Author Series

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

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

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

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

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

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 →

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Set a goal for 2018!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Greetings readers, as we finish of 2017 and start thinking about goals for the new year, I am sharing an older blog post to help inspire more reading!  Did I miss anything?  How do you squeeze in more time to … Continue reading →

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Roberta Bondar: U of Guelph Leaders Pushing Boundaries

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

We can describe Roberta Bondar in many ways – astronaut, hero, neurologist, leader, scientist, role model, photographer, author, advocate for the environment, but what stands out is her enthusiasm, work ethic, optimism and commitment to lifelong learning. “Your life is … Continue reading →

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94. Fast Food Genocide (Joel Fuhrman)

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

I had read Eat to Live years ago and did learn from the follow up Fast Food Genocide.  It was written by Joel Fuhrman and I enjoyed the audio version which has inspired me to add more meatless meals to … Continue reading →

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85. Calm (Michael Acton Smith)

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

Life is so hectic.  Days are filled with work, carpool, errands leaving little time to relax and enjoy an evening with family.  It seems that we are constantly running and need to take time to be mindful, reflect and be … Continue reading →

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Happiness/Communication Blitz (Books 79-80, 82)

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

79.  Happier (Tal Ben-Shahar) “The journey is more important than the destination” Returning to work in September, Happier was my first audio book for commuting after I discovered (thanks Alison P) Hoopla.  The book focused on enhancing happiness through positive … Continue reading →

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67. Juliet in August (Dianne Warren)

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

As part of my Cross-Canada Reading challenge, Juliet in August met the requirements for a book set in Saskatchewan.  It was the winner of the 2010 Governor General award and has also been published with the title of Cool Water. … Continue reading →

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55. Rilla of Ingleside (L.M. Montgomery)

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

As my readers know, I am a lifelong fan of Anne of Green Gables.  I have enjoyed the hijinks of initial book many times.   Rilla of Ingleside is the eighth and last book of the series and does not … Continue reading →

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