For this book, I'm bringing out all the clichés: I did not want to put this book down, I didn't want it to end, and I predict that it will be on my best-of list at the end of the year. [Breakwater Books] Ledger of the Open Hand looks at the intimate power of money and … Continue reading Ledger of the Open Hand by Leslie Vryenhoek
Tag: canadian literature
Roughing It In the Bush by Susanna Moodie
I read this book along with TJ at My Book Strings and CJ at ebookclassics. Make sure to go over and see what they have to say about it! If you're interested in (Canadian) history or in learning more about the settling of North America, Roughing It In the Bush is priceless. Susanna Moodie tells … Continue reading Roughing It In the Bush by Susanna Moodie
One Hit Wonders by Patrick Warner
Reading Atlantic Canada meets Reading Ireland Month. Patrick Warner was born and raised in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland. He moved to Newfoundland in 1980 in search of better weather and economic prosperity. Bitterly disappointed on both counts, he turned to writing, penning four critically acclaimed poetry collections and a novel, double talk. One hit Wonders is his … Continue reading One Hit Wonders by Patrick Warner
Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
Canada Reads is coming soon, and Birdie was one of the five books chosen by the panellists, the other four being The Illegal by Lawrence Hill (my review), Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz, Minister Without Portfolio by Michael Winter, and The Hero's Walk by Anita Rau Badami. (And, if you're interested, here's the longlist.) … Continue reading Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
The Douglas Notebooks: A Fable by Christine Eddie
Once there was a boy who grew up feeling like he couldn't do anything right. No one would give him the time of day, and everything that went wrong was blamed on him. So he went far away, deep into the woods, to live by himself. On the same day there was a girl who was … Continue reading The Douglas Notebooks: A Fable by Christine Eddie
In the Skin of A Lion by Michael Ondaatje
The first sentence of every novel should be: "Trust me, this will take time but there is order here, very faint, very human." In the Skin of A Lion was my last read of 2015 and the 'O' book for my A-Z CanLit project. So, it's about time I write about it. I think I've … Continue reading In the Skin of A Lion by Michael Ondaatje
The Society of Experience by Matt Cahill
Time travel and secret societies are the kinds of things I would usually be cautious about in a book; reading them only after I've heard a lot about them. I like the magical elements to feel real. But, I decided to take a chance on this book, partly because I love time travel books if … Continue reading The Society of Experience by Matt Cahill
A Profession of Hope: Farming on the Edge of the Grizzly Trail by Jenna Butler
My husband and I often talk about living a simpler life; growing a lot of our own food, raising our own chickens, owning less stuff. But, like most people, we find it hard to be serious about making the switch; to give up an already established good life for one that is a big question … Continue reading A Profession of Hope: Farming on the Edge of the Grizzly Trail by Jenna Butler
Blog Tour: The Road To Atlantis by Leo Brent Robillard
The unimaginable happens in this book. I knew it was going to happen, yet I still wanted to read it. How would the author handle it? Would it feel right? Would everything be conveniently fixed, or would it be depressing as hell? Everything starts out okay. David and Anne are on vacation with their two … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Road To Atlantis by Leo Brent Robillard
Watch How We Walk by Jennifer LoveGrove
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
Consumed by Ink 