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William Thomas: Grimsby Author Series
The second author at the January Grimsby Author Series event was William Thomas. He wrote Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse RAcing’s Most Lovable Loser. I have to be honest, that I was struggling with the book. I enjoyed the … Continue reading
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Tagged Grimsby Author Series, Grimsby Library, William Thomas, Zippy Chippy
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Cordelia Strube: Grimsby Author Series
Humour was abundant at the first Grimsby Author series event of 2017. The night began with Cordelia Strube reading from her book On The Shores of Darkness There is Light. Her enthusiasm and passion for writing, for her characters and … Continue reading
113. On the Shores of Darkness, There is Light (Cordelia Strube)
On the Shores of Darkness, There is Light has been waiting on my bedside table since April. I had picked up the novel at the GritLit festival, in Hamilton, after meeting Michael Winter (who’s book Minister Without Portfolio had been … Continue reading
Craig Davidson: Grimsby Author Series
Craig Davidson, author of Precious Cargo, spoke along with Ami McKay at the November 14th Grimsby Author Series event. He shared heartwarming anecdotes from his year driving the “short bus” to an audience of 250 individuals. Although Precious Cargo is still in my growing … Continue reading
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Tagged Cataract City, Craig Davidson, Grimsby Author Series, Precious Cargo
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Ami McKay: Grimsby Author Series
It was fabulous to meet Ami McKay, author of The Birth House, The Virgin Cure and The Witches of New York as part of her cross-country tour. Born in Lebanon, Indiana, this author has another claim to fame – she … Continue reading
Gail Anderson-Dargatz: Grimsby Author Series
I have been looking forward to meeting Gail Anderson-Dargatz after reading Turtle Valley and A Recipe for Bees. Her first book The Cure for Death by Lightning is in my growing to be read pile and is on the CBC list … Continue reading
Emma Donoghue – Grimsby Author Series
Although this was my first time meeting Emma Donoghue, this is her 3rd time presenting at the Grimsby Author Series. She is an accomplished author, best know for her novel and subsequent screenwriting for the movie Room which was nominated … Continue reading
Steven Price – Grimsby Author Series
Last night was the opening night of the 15th season of the fabulous Grimsby Author Series. The room was filled to capacity with an audience eager to hear the readings of Steven Price and Emma Donoghue, the first 2 authors of the 2016-17 … Continue reading
39. Room (Emma Donoghue)
Room is a is a unique, creative and one-of-a-kind novel narrated by a 5 year old boy named Jack who has been kept in captivity with his Ma. I have to admit that I avoid stories including abuse and mistreatment … Continue reading
Author Event: Helen Humphreys
Friday was the final evening of the 2015-16 Grimsby Author Series. It was the culmination of an amazing season filled with engaging authors, insightful introductions, thoughtful questions and book signings. This evening’s guest was Helen Humphreys who traveled from Kingston to … Continue reading
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