A few months ago, I read a book called Black Snow, a love story set during WWI and the Halifax Explosion. At around the same time, I heard about a new book coming out set during the same time and place, The Blue Tattoo. I even listed it in my Hopeful Reading List for 2015, … Continue reading Two More Books About the Halifax Explosion: Tides of Honour and The Blue Tattoo
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Against A Darkening Sky by Lauren B. Davis
I have mentioned before my love for The Empty Room and Our Daily Bread. With this book, my admiration for Lauren B. Davis continues... I don't think I have ever read a book quite like this one before. It takes place in 7th century England, so long ago that it's hard to imagine what life might … Continue reading Against A Darkening Sky by Lauren B. Davis
The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
It is what you haven't done that will torment you. For me, The Woman Upstairs had a great start and a good end, but lagged in the middle. Her writing was wonderful throughout, which is what got me through all the art-talk, and Nora's internal dialogue about the Shahids and how they make her feel. … Continue reading The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Thank you, Lindsey, for hosting the Green Gables Readalong! I have had so much fun over the last 8 months re-visiting my favourite childhood books, and discussing them with other bloggers. Last, but by no means least, is Rilla of Ingleside. If you want to catch up on the rest, here are my reviews for the first … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Interview with Cinda Gault, author of This Godforsaken Place
A few weeks ago, I read This Godforsaken Place by Cinda Gault. (My review.) I was on a short vacation at the time, and it was the perfect read for it; part adventure, part history, and lots of fun. Happily, Cinda Gault agreed to an interview with me via e-mail. Also, if you are in … Continue reading Interview with Cinda Gault, author of This Godforsaken Place
Green Gables Readalong: Rainbow Valley
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Rainbow Valley. If you want to catch up, here are my reviews for the first 6 books: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rainbow Valley
This Godforsaken Place by Cinda Gault
It is 1885, and Abigail Peacock wishes she had never come to this Godforsaken place (otherwise known as Northwestern Ontario). No matter how much I want to deny it, I had to admit that I was inescapably trapped, bayed in this Godforsaken place, and brought to my knees with the despair of it. After Abigail's … Continue reading This Godforsaken Place by Cinda Gault
Just Beneath My Skin by Darren Greer
Just Beneath My Skin recently won the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award. The competitors for the award this year were Sweetland by Michael Crummey and Crimes Against My Brother by David Adams Richards. I haven't read Crimes Against My Brother, but Sweetland was one of my favourite books last year. I had to know what … Continue reading Just Beneath My Skin by Darren Greer
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Ingleside
Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we are reading one Anne book a month between January and August. This month we are talking about Anne of Ingleside. If you want to catch up, here are my reviews for the first five books: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Ingleside
An Interview with Aaron Cully Drake; author of Do You Think This Is Strange?
The best thing about Aaron Cully Drake agreeing to an interview, is that I get another chance to tell you to go read this book. Go read it! (My review) The next best thing is getting to dig deeper into the inspiration behind the book, and into the mind of its author. Q: What inspired … Continue reading An Interview with Aaron Cully Drake; author of Do You Think This Is Strange?
Consumed by Ink 