I have to thank Tanya @ 52 Books or Bust for bringing this book to my attention. I loved it. When I read the back of the book, I thought it was going to mostly be about Chani and her marriage, but there was so much more to it than that. I learned so much about … Continue reading The Marrying of Chani Kaufman by Eve Harris
The Bear by Claire Cameron
In October 1991, a couple camping on Bates Island in Algonquin Park, Ontario, were attacked and killed by a bear. Claire Cameron's book is based on this attack, but she added the kids. The Bear was recently long listed for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. My family went camping every summer when I was … Continue reading The Bear by Claire Cameron
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 4: The Final Chapters) by Charles Dickens
These are the final chapters of A Tale of Two Cities Read-along, which has been hosted by Laura @ Reading in Bed. Thank-you to Laura for hosting! It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed the book! If you want, you can read my first three posts on the book at Part 1, Part … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 4: The Final Chapters) by Charles Dickens
The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan Juby
"... A lightly funny and touching yarn about an endearing band of social wrecks who are impossible not to love." -Publishers Weekly This was a fun book! The story is told through alternating narratives, made up of the four misfits who have come, in one way or another, to be at Woefield Farm. Prudence: Prudence … Continue reading The Woefield Poultry Collective by Susan Juby
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 3) by Charles Dickens
Part 3 of A Tale of Two Cities consists of B00k II, chapters 17-24 and Book III, chapters 1-3. The Read-along is being hosted by Laura from Reading In Bed, and you can see the master post here. You can also read Part 1 of my review, and Part 2. The big story in … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 3) by Charles Dickens
Coventry by Helen Humphreys
"Intertwining themes of love, loneliness, and remembrance", Coventry tells the story of two women and a young man, whose lives intersect, on the night of November 14, 1940 as the city of Coventry burns. Harriet is a war widow who lost her husband at a very young age in WWI. She has been alone ever … Continue reading Coventry by Helen Humphreys
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
The Storied Life of AJ. Fikry is truly a heartwarmer, and a tribute to bookstores and booksellers everywhere. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I liked everything about this book; the story, the characters, the many references to books and stories. Each chapter of the book starts out with a little letter … Continue reading The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 2; ch.6-16)
Part 2 of A Tale of Two Cities Read-Along, hosted by Laura @ Reading in Bed. Four months after the trial of Charles Darnay There are so many different storylines and characters right now that I don't know what to talk about. I think I will list them all. Storylines: 1. It has been established … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 2; ch.6-16)
Liebster Award (x2)!
Today (well, a few days ago now, because it has taken me so long to get this done!), I discovered that I have been nominated twice for the Liebster Award. I feel doubly honoured and twice as happy! One nomination came from Tania @ Writereads, whose blog I have only recently discovered, but have been enjoying ever … Continue reading Liebster Award (x2)!
A Selection of Great Blog Posts April 2014
April was a good month! Review Posts: Book Review: Frog Music by Emma Donaghue @ Books Speak Volumes Wake by Anna Hope @ Book Snob The Word Exchange @ The Gilmore Guide to Books After Alice by Karen Hofmann @ Reading in Bed Riding the Bus With My Sister by Rachel Simon @ Love at … Continue reading A Selection of Great Blog Posts April 2014
Consumed by Ink 