I first heard about this book from Chad Pelley on his blog, Salty Ink (which no longer exists). More recently, I saw it recommended by him again at Atlantic Books Today. This summer, I found it at a used book store in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. It's been a little while now since I finished it. Before I got around to … Continue reading In the Land of Birdfishes by Rebecca Silver Slayter
Category: Canadian Lit
The Tiny Wife by Andrew Kaufman
The Tiny wife is one of the shortest books I've ever read, and one of the strangest. This book was recommended to me, and as I have been wanting to read something by Andrew Kaufman for a while, I thought I would start with this novella. The Tiny Wife is described as a "modern … Continue reading The Tiny Wife by Andrew Kaufman
Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
"Rich in fact and shocking images, the story sets a blistering pace following one man's search through a ruined city for the love of his life as he confronts the wreckage of his past." Black Snow takes us from the trenches of WWI to the devastation of the Halifax Explosion. At just 200 pages, it is … Continue reading Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
Guest Post: Molly Peacock’s Creative Process
Recently, I read and reviewed Molly Peacock's book, Alphabetique. Now, Random House of Canada has provided me with the opportunity for a guest post with Molly Peacock about her creative process. Enjoy getting to know a little bit more about Ms. Peacock, whose name is as colourful as her book! What is Molly Peacock’s creative … Continue reading Guest Post: Molly Peacock’s Creative Process
Good To A Fault by Marina Endicott
At some time in our lives, we've all wondered: What is the right thing to do? Usually, it's just in small ways. Should I let my 2-year-old have a cookie before supper? Should I tell my sister she has mustard on her chin? But, what about something big, something life-changing? Clara Purdy was doing some … Continue reading Good To A Fault by Marina Endicott
Deafening by Frances Itani
When I learned of Frances Itani's newest book, Tell, and that it included some of the characters from her 2004 book, Deafening, I knew it was time I finally read Deafening. And, I am so glad I did. I loved it, and I can't wait to get my hands on Tell, so I can go back … Continue reading Deafening by Frances Itani
Obasan by Joy Kogawa
As I have already talked about in my post about Joy Kogawa, Obasan is a novel she wrote based on her experiences as a young Japanese-Canadian girl during the time of the Second World War. Obasan has become required reading in our schools and has been quoted on Parliament Hill. Why it has taken me … Continue reading Obasan by Joy Kogawa
Joy Kogawa
I have chosen Joy Kogawa's Obasan to be the 'K' book for my A-Z Canlit challenge. I can't believe I have waited so long to read this book, but I was helped along by the book fairy when I recently came across a copy of it at a book sale. I snatched it up just in time to … Continue reading Joy Kogawa
Celebrating Consumed By Ink’s First Year!
Exactly one year ago I published my first post. And, I was really nervous. It's hard to believe that it's already been a year, and since that first scary post, I've pushed the publish button 126 more times. To celebrate, I want to look at some stats and re-visit some of the books and posts I … Continue reading Celebrating Consumed By Ink’s First Year!
The Deep by Mary Swan
The Deep is a novella I have had on my list for a while. With Remembrance Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to read it. The Deep tells the story of twin sisters volunteering oversees during WWI. Through their eyes, we experience the atrocities of war, as well as the smaller, almost … Continue reading The Deep by Mary Swan
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