I have mentioned before my love for The Sea Captain's Wife, here and, now, here. When I heard that Beth Powning had a new book coming out, I couldn't wait to read it. From the pages of early American history, a novel about an indomitable woman who defies prejudice, the conventions of marriage and the threat of the … Continue reading A Measure of Light by Beth Powning
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Triple Choice Tuesday at Reading Matters
Triple Choice Tuesday is a regular feature that Kim at Reading Matters has on her blog. She invites bloggers, writers, and readers to share three books that have meant a lot to them at some point in their lives. It's a fun way to share books with other readers. I am happy to say that … Continue reading Triple Choice Tuesday at Reading Matters
Reading The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen To My Son
I still read aloud to my 11-year-old son at bedtime. We do it because he still loves it, so we have just never stopped, but here are a few other good reasons to do it. We have read so many good books together over the years, including all 7 Harry Potter books, the Narnia books, Dragon … Continue reading Reading The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen To My Son
Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea
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 Avonlea. Anne of Avonlea fills us in on the two years in which Anne is living at home while teaching at the Avonlea school (age … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Anne of Avonlea
When the Saints by Sarah Mian
Is it possible to redeem a family name that has been a curse word for generations? When I first came across this book, and saw that it was from an Atlantic Canadian author, I took note of it. Then, I saw this glowing review of it at The Star, and I knew I wanted to read … Continue reading When the Saints by Sarah Mian
The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
Most of us think that history is the past. It's not. History is the stories we tell about the past. Those of you who have followed my blog for a while know that I don't read a lot of non-fiction. I can't help it- I just prefer fiction. So does Thomas King. Truth be … Continue reading The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
A Beauty by Connie Gault
I had no idea what to expect from A Beauty. Before this book, I had never heard of Connie Gault. But, when I read the premise, it sounded like something I would like, so I went with my instincts. And, I am happy that I did. The story: A Beauty takes us to the dry, dusty … Continue reading A Beauty by Connie Gault
All True Not A Lie In It by Alix Hawley: The Life of Daniel Boone
I was so taken in by this book, that when I was finished reading it I went straight to Wikipedia to get even more out of Daniel Boone's story, and the history of some of the other individuals involved in it. Not only was it a wonderful telling of the events of the first half of his life, it … Continue reading All True Not A Lie In It by Alix Hawley: The Life of Daniel Boone
The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
I have been meaning to read The Stone Angel for a long time. Reaching letter 'L' in my A-Z CanLit Challenge was the perfect chance to finally do it. It was a delight to finally get to know Hagar Shipley. Not that she is a delight. In fact, she is snarky and cantankerous, but that's … Continue reading The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
Love Letters of the Angel of Death by Jennifer Quist
It was only a matter of time before we found human remains. The earth is jammed with dead things. Everyone knows that. But this isn't just another day of tiptoeing through jelly fish on the beach or scrubbing smashed insects off the windshield. This is different. This is how we are first introduced to … Continue reading Love Letters of the Angel of Death by Jennifer Quist
Consumed by Ink 