Tag Archives: Canada Reads

22. Nostalgia (M.G. Vassanji)

Posted on March 17, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

“In our bid to outpace age and defy death, we leap from one life into another, be it imperfectly, and hope fervently – in the manner of acknowledged sinners – that the past does not catch up with us.  But … Continue reading →

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Canada Reads 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by AYearOfBooksBlog

What a great time of year for readers who have been waiting for the Canada Reads list to be announced!  This year’s theme is “What is the one book that Canadian’s need now”? Who is going to join me in … Continue reading →

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23. Minister Without Portfolio (Michael Winter)

Posted on March 14, 2016 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Minister Without Portfolio is book # 4 towards my goal of reading all 5 short-listed books in the #CanadaReads 2016 contest.  My earlier reads include:  The Illegal (Lawrence Hill), Birdie (Tracey Lindberg) and Bone and Bread (Saleema Nawaz).  The final novel … Continue reading →

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