What I've been up to this summer, bookish and not... 1) Prince Edward Island. We spent a week in PEI at the very beginning of the summer. A few days on our bikes and a few days camping with family. PEI, of course, is the home of Anne Shirley and Emily Byrd Starr (among others). … Continue reading My Bookish (and not so Bookish) Summer 2017
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I’m Off!
It's time for a little bit this... and a little bit of this... and some of this... While my kids do a lot of this... See you when I get back! Happy Reading!
Library Books and Book Fairs
Library Checkout: May 2017 Hosted by Charleen at It’s a Portable Magic. Library books read: The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante Maud by Melanie J. Fishbane (review) Four-Letter Words by Chad Pelley (review) Promises to Keep by Genevieve Graham The Awakening by Kate Chopin (for Literary Wives) Between the Cracks She Fell by Lisa … Continue reading Library Books and Book Fairs
Library Checkout: March and April 2017
Hosted by Charleen at It’s a Portable Magic. I've been giving my library quite a workout the last couple of months, accounting for about 90% of my reading right now. Library books read: Steal Away Home by Karolyn Smardz Frost (my review) After James by Michael Helm (I loved it, but it's probably not for … Continue reading Library Checkout: March and April 2017
Library Checkout: February 2017
Hosted by Charleen at It's a Portable Magic. The last time I participated in Library Checkout was April 2016, right before our library closed for several months to move to a new location. It's now bigger and more beautiful than ever before (it wasn't very big or beautiful before, but is now quite beautiful). I've … Continue reading Library Checkout: February 2017
Nova Scotia Rug Hooker, Laura Kenney
I have a good friend who likes to hook rugs. Years ago, when I first learned about her hobby, I thought it was pretty cool and enormously envied the rugs she had up all over her house (I still do). I suddenly wished to be a rug hooker, but realistically knew that I just wanted … Continue reading Nova Scotia Rug Hooker, Laura Kenney
Giveaway: Guy by Jowita Bydlowska
The folks at Wolsak and Wynn have offered to send one of you a copy of Guy by Jowita Bydlowska - a book that gave me lots to think about! If you would like a chance to win this book, just comment below and I will randomly choose a winner on December 14th. The contest is open to residents … Continue reading Giveaway: Guy by Jowita Bydlowska
Canadian Books on the International Dublin Award Longlist 2017
This year there are 15 Canadian books on the International Dublin Award Longlist, and I was surprised to see that I have read many of them. So, here's a little round-up... 10 Canadian books on the list that I've read and reviewed: (Click on the book titles to see my reviews.) Fifteen Dogs by André … Continue reading Canadian Books on the International Dublin Award Longlist 2017
For Remembrance Day…
An essay written by my daughter: (Taken from her blog, with permission) Imagine…. Imagine at first, everything is bright and loud and clear. Joking with other guys your age. The boat ride there, the sky and ocean the same shade of brilliant, dazzling blue. The morning sun, throwing sparks off the glittering expanse of water. … Continue reading For Remembrance Day…
My Bookish (and not so Bookish) Summer 2016
The title of my post is inspired by the meme Bookish (and not so Bookish) Thoughts, which, as far as I can tell, originates at Bookishly Boisterous. 1) The annual book sale. This is usually in May, but this year it had new organizers, a new location, and a new time. But I was still … Continue reading My Bookish (and not so Bookish) Summer 2016
Consumed by Ink 