Tag: 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Shadow Giller: Songs for the Cold of Heart by Eric DuPont, translated by Peter McCambridge

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Songs for the Cold of Heart is a big book. It took me over a week to read it. But I loved every minute of it. What a ride. Louis "the Horse" Lamontagne from Riviére-du-Loup Quebec, and his daughter Madeleine, are at the heart of this story. However, there are so many other wonderful characters … Continue reading Shadow Giller: Songs for the Cold of Heart by Eric DuPont, translated by Peter McCambridge

Watch How We Walk by Jennifer LoveGrove

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When Watch How We Walk made the 2014 Scotiabank longlist, I noted it as a book I would like to read, then forgot about it. I was reminded of it a little while ago, and promptly requested it from the library. I am so glad I did, because I loved every word. Reading about different … Continue reading Watch How We Walk by Jennifer LoveGrove