Us Conductors is the kind of book that could be recommended to just about anyone. It has everything you might want in a book; history, science, music, travel, espionage, murder, romance, and even Kung Fu. 10 reasons you should read this book: 1. Us Conductors is based on the real life of Lev Termen, inventor of the … Continue reading Us Conductors by Sean Michaels; 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner
Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder
I feel like it took me a long time to finally get my hands on this book. I put in a request for it at the library as soon as it appeared on the short list for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. I had made up my mind to read them all. I had already … Continue reading Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder
And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier, translated by Rhonda Mullins
This book made my heart sing. I discovered it on the 2015 Canada Reads List , and devoured it. When it was over, I felt elated. And The Birds Rained Down is about 3 old men living in the woods. And, when I say old, I mean the youngest is 86 and the oldest is … Continue reading And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier, translated by Rhonda Mullins
Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
I didn't get a lot of blogging done over the holidays, so I got a little behind. Here's a quick look at three books I read over Christmas this year: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Based on all the good things I've heard about this book, I expected to like … Continue reading Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
In the Land of Birdfishes by Rebecca Silver Slayter
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
Hopeful Reading List For 2015
There are so, so many books I want to read right now that I thought it would be fun to make a list to keep myself on track (or try to), and also have something to look back on at the end of the year to see how I did. These are the books that … Continue reading Hopeful Reading List For 2015
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
Favourite Books of 2014
I read too many good books this year to decide on a Top 10 list like I did last year. So, instead, I'm looking back on my favourite books of the year, month by month. (That way I can mention as many books as I want!) If you want to check out my first year of blogging survey that … Continue reading Favourite Books of 2014
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
Consumed by Ink 