#LiteraryWives: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie

Literary Wives is an on-line book group that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books. Four times a year, we post and discuss a book with this question in mind: What does this book say about wives or about the experience of being a wife? Don’t forget to check out the other members … Continue reading #LiteraryWives: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie

What I’ve Been Listening To: an enthusiasm for measuring, an enthusiasm for endorphins, our quest for a soul mate, how to breathe, amazing life stories, and the terrifying beauty of nature

My scattered thoughts on this fabulous bunch of books... science, memoir, history, essays, and adventure. The Invention of Nature This is a long audiobook, but I was riveted. There's history, science, politics, nature, travel, letters (so many letters!). I was amazed by how much Humboldt accomplished in his lifetime, and wonder why he's not as … Continue reading What I’ve Been Listening To: an enthusiasm for measuring, an enthusiasm for endorphins, our quest for a soul mate, how to breathe, amazing life stories, and the terrifying beauty of nature

The Little Brudders of Misericorde by David M. Wallace

The Little Brudders of Misericorde is one of those unique books that I so enjoy reading. And that I'm grateful to the publisher (Tidewater Press) for sending to me--like so many other books on this blog--otherwise it might have fallen through the cracks. Spence is feeling isolated after his big move to Montreal from Vancouver, … Continue reading The Little Brudders of Misericorde by David M. Wallace

From the Library: Finding Edward, Quiet Time, and Ducks

Finding Edward by Sheila Murray (Cormorant Books) Finding Edward is a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. The two main characters in this book are Jamaican-Canadian with a 70 year age difference. Cyril grew up in Jamaica and--having just lost his mother--has recently come to Toronto to attend university. Edward was given … Continue reading From the Library: Finding Edward, Quiet Time, and Ducks

Ordinary Wonder Tales by Emily Urquhart

Emily Urquhart, a journalist with a doctorate in folklore, prefers the term "Wonder Tales" to "Fairy Tales". It suggests a sense of wonder while reading, rather than just the expectation of fairies or other fantastical creatures. I think we should call all stories "Wonder Tales". While reading these essays, I let Emily stoke a sense … Continue reading Ordinary Wonder Tales by Emily Urquhart

QC Fiction: Eric Dupont and Vincent Brault

Rosa's Very Own Personal Revolution by Eric Dupont, translated by Peter McCambridge Eric Dupont seems to have his own distinct writing style. Like Songs for the Cold of Heart, Rosa--while not quite as epic--is whimsical and entertaining. Rosa grows up in a small village on the Gaspe Peninsula - isolated enough to have developed their … Continue reading QC Fiction: Eric Dupont and Vincent Brault