"The most successful people in the most impossible situations are the ones who are sure they're gonna get out of it, and they go on thinking that, even if they die trying." Another survival story to love, if you are a fan of survival stories, like I am. Another Lori Lansens novel to love, if … Continue reading The Mountain Story by Lori Lansens
Category: Canadian Lit
Tell by Frances Itani
A few months ago, I read and loved Deafening. I immediately put a hold on Tell at the library and waited impatiently for it to arrive. Tell continues the lives of some of the characters from where we left them in Deafening. It is right after WWI, the soldiers are arriving home, most of … Continue reading Tell by Frances Itani
Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
Update: Winner of the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize and Rogers Writers' Fiction Prize. Fifteen Dogs is the most creative and unique book I have read in a long time. It was funny, smart, inventive, moving, thought-provoking, and I didn't want to put it down. I had to know what was going to become of all the … Continue reading Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen
I think the response to At the Water's Edge will vary a great deal between readers (this is already apparent if you look at the Goodreads reviews). Even I have started and re-started this review many times, trying to figure out how best to describe this book. I think how much you enjoy it will depend … Continue reading At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of the Island
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of the Island. You can read my thoughts on the first two books here and here. Anne of the Island has always been one … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of the Island
Every Little Thing by Chad Pelley
I don't know of a better indication that a book is well written, and succeeds at connecting with its readers than when the reader falls in love with one of its characters. Chad Pelley has given me my latest literary crush. It's been a while; I was due for one. Thanks, Chad! Cohen Davies has a lot going … Continue reading Every Little Thing by Chad Pelley
A Measure of Light by Beth Powning
I have mentioned before my love for The Sea Captain's Wife, here and, now, here. When I heard that Beth Powning had a new book coming out, I couldn't wait to read it. From the pages of early American history, a novel about an indomitable woman who defies prejudice, the conventions of marriage and the threat of the … Continue reading A Measure of Light by Beth Powning
Reading The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen To My Son
I still read aloud to my 11-year-old son at bedtime. We do it because he still loves it, so we have just never stopped, but here are a few other good reasons to do it. We have read so many good books together over the years, including all 7 Harry Potter books, the Narnia books, Dragon … Continue reading Reading The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen To My Son
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of Avonlea. Anne of Avonlea fills us in on the two years in which Anne is living at home while teaching at the Avonlea school (age … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea
When the Saints by Sarah Mian
Is it possible to redeem a family name that has been a curse word for generations? When I first came across this book, and saw that it was from an Atlantic Canadian author, I took note of it. Then, I saw this glowing review of it at The Star, and I knew I wanted to read … Continue reading When the Saints by Sarah Mian
Consumed by Ink 