Tag Archives: Andre Alexis

28. Fifteen Dogs (Andre Alexis)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Fifteen Dogs has been a prolific winner, taking home the prize for the 2017 Canada Reads, the 2015 Giller Prize and the 2015 Rogers Trust Award.  After enjoying the final debate of Canada Reads and meeting Andre Alexis, I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book signing, Canada Reads, Fiction | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Finale Recap: Canada Reads

Posted on March 31, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

It has been an exciting week for book lovers across Canada!  Over a million listeners have tuned in to Canada Reads to witness the drama, frustration, excitement, passion, laughter and enthusiasm for 5 great books.  Many Canadians have been reading and … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Reads, Canadian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

17. Fifteen Dogs (Andre Alexis)

Posted on February 14, 2016 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Fifteen Dogs, the 2015 Giller Prize winner, is our March Book club pick.  It is a unique story of fifteen unrelated dogs who are within a veterinary clinic when the Greed Gods, Hermes and Apollo decide to give human consciousness and … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, Book Club, Canadian, Fiction | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments