Lindsey at Reeder Reads is hosting a Green Gables Readalong, in which we will read one Anne book a month from January to August. I didn't even hesitate to jump on board for this one. Links to my reviews of the other 7 books: Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House … Continue reading The Many Faces of Anne of Green Gables
Tag: canadian literature
Us Conductors by Sean Michaels; 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner
Us Conductors is the kind of book that could be recommended to just about anyone. It has everything you might want in a book; history, science, music, travel, espionage, murder, romance, and even Kung Fu. 10 reasons you should read this book: 1. Us Conductors is based on the real life of Lev Termen, inventor of the … Continue reading Us Conductors by Sean Michaels; 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Winner
Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder
I feel like it took me a long time to finally get my hands on this book. I put in a request for it at the library as soon as it appeared on the short list for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. I had made up my mind to read them all. I had already … Continue reading Girl Runner by Carrie Snyder
And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier, translated by Rhonda Mullins
This book made my heart sing. I discovered it on the 2015 Canada Reads List , and devoured it. When it was over, I felt elated. And The Birds Rained Down is about 3 old men living in the woods. And, when I say old, I mean the youngest is 86 and the oldest is … Continue reading And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier, translated by Rhonda Mullins
Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
I didn't get a lot of blogging done over the holidays, so I got a little behind. Here's a quick look at three books I read over Christmas this year: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Based on all the good things I've heard about this book, I expected to like … Continue reading Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
In the Land of Birdfishes by Rebecca Silver Slayter
I first heard about this book from Chad Pelley on his blog, Salty Ink (which no longer exists). More recently, I saw it recommended by him again at Atlantic Books Today. This summer, I found it at a used book store in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. It's been a little while now since I finished it. Before I got around to … Continue reading In the Land of Birdfishes by Rebecca Silver Slayter
The Tiny Wife by Andrew Kaufman
The Tiny wife is one of the shortest books I've ever read, and one of the strangest. This book was recommended to me, and as I have been wanting to read something by Andrew Kaufman for a while, I thought I would start with this novella. The Tiny Wife is described as a "modern … Continue reading The Tiny Wife by Andrew Kaufman
Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
"Rich in fact and shocking images, the story sets a blistering pace following one man's search through a ruined city for the love of his life as he confronts the wreckage of his past." Black Snow takes us from the trenches of WWI to the devastation of the Halifax Explosion. At just 200 pages, it is … Continue reading Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
Good To A Fault by Marina Endicott
At some time in our lives, we've all wondered: What is the right thing to do? Usually, it's just in small ways. Should I let my 2-year-old have a cookie before supper? Should I tell my sister she has mustard on her chin? But, what about something big, something life-changing? Clara Purdy was doing some … Continue reading Good To A Fault by Marina Endicott
Deafening by Frances Itani
When I learned of Frances Itani's newest book, Tell, and that it included some of the characters from her 2004 book, Deafening, I knew it was time I finally read Deafening. And, I am so glad I did. I loved it, and I can't wait to get my hands on Tell, so I can go back … Continue reading Deafening by Frances Itani
Consumed by Ink 