This is the first novella I have read in a very long time. The last one I can remember reading is The Pearl in junior high. I thought it was a good story, but because of the length of it, it was hard to really get into. I felt like just when I should have … Continue reading An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Want Not by Jonathan Miles
This was a great book! I enjoyed every minute of it. The characters, the plot, the completely separate stories that connected at the end, but most of all I loved the writing. The review I read of this book that made me decide to read it for myself was written by Leah at Books Speak … Continue reading Want Not by Jonathan Miles
The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
I had never heard of Charlie Lovett, but he sounds like an interesting man. He is a writer, teacher, and a playwright. He is also a former antiquarian bookseller, like the main character in his novel, and has collected rare books and other materials related to Lewis Carroll for more than 25 years. This book … Continue reading The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
A Selection of Great Blog Posts January 2014
Since starting my blog a couple of months ago, I have read some really great stuff, and I thought it might be fun to share some of it. This is a way for me to remember them myself, share them with others who haven't seen them yet, and say thanks to the people who wrote … Continue reading A Selection of Great Blog Posts January 2014
10 Canadian Book Recommendations #2
A little while ago I posted a list of 10 Canadian book recommendations, but that wasn't the end of it. Here are some more: 1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - This is probably one of Atwood's most well-known books. It is a dystopian novel, but I don't think you need to be a fan … Continue reading 10 Canadian Book Recommendations #2
A beautiful Truth by Colin McAdam
Praise for A Beautiful Truth: "Haunting. Heartbreaking. A Curious George for grown-ups, it is a tale of empathy and honesty, deftly told and beautifully rendered." - Will Ferguson "A Beautiful Truth is a story about love and beauty and our dreams for our children and our inescapable loneliness. The characters, human and animal, are sad … Continue reading A beautiful Truth by Colin McAdam
Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan
Half-Blood Blues tells the story of a group of jazz musicians, called the Hot-time Swingers, and their time on the jazz scene in Berlin and Paris in the late 1930s. While in Paris, the young up-and-coming trumpet star, Hieronymus Falk, gets taken by the Nazis and is presumed dead. 50 years later, Sid relives the events that take … Continue reading Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan
The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
This book has been on my to-read list since it first came out. I love the title, and the story of this man's life intrigued me. It took me a while, but I finally got to it. In the meantime, I have seen other great reviews for this book. I've provided links to them at … Continue reading The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
10 Canadian Book Recommendations
My blog is pretty new, but I have read some great books in the past that deserve to be re-visited and shared. Here are 10 great Canadian books I have read and recommend to anyone who has not read them yet: 1. Life of Pi by Yann Martel - I'm pretty sure most people have read this book, … Continue reading 10 Canadian Book Recommendations
A Marker To Measure Drift by Alexander Maksik
At first, we don't know anything about Jacqueline or how she ended up on a beach in the Greek Islands. All we know is that she is hungry, thirsty, homeless, and alone. Slowly, gradually, we start to learn about her family and her past through her memories and the conversations that she has with her … Continue reading A Marker To Measure Drift by Alexander Maksik
Consumed by Ink 