The Fortunate Brother by Donna Morrissey Donna Morrissey is a well-known and accomplished author from Newfoundland (who now lives in Nova Scotia), and I'm embarrassed to admit that this was my first time reading one of her books. However, I am happy to say that I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience, and … Continue reading ‘The Fortunate Brother’ by Donna Morrissey and ‘The Couple Next Door’ by Shari Lapena
Tag: Canadian women writers
This Marlowe by Michelle Butler Hallett
I was lucky enough to win this book through a giveaway at 49th Shelf. Thanks to 49th Shelf for hosting the giveaway and to Goose Lane Editions for sending me the book! ************************** I couldn't be more impressed with the amount of knowledge and historical detail that went into the writing of this book. "Sweet Christ … Continue reading This Marlowe by Michelle Butler Hallett
Summer Reading: ‘The Naturalist’ and ‘The Mystics of Mile End’
The Naturalist by Alissa York Any woman might marvel at a feather, but it takes a special turn of mind to appreciate a scale. [Walter Ash] I was so excited about The Naturalist when I saw it was coming out. I mean, it has a turtle on the cover! Two years ago, her last … Continue reading Summer Reading: ‘The Naturalist’ and ‘The Mystics of Mile End’
Summer Reading: ‘Before Green Gables’ and ‘Harbour View’
I hope everyone's having a lovely summer! I'm still behind on my blogging, but have been reading some good books. Here are two, both on my 20 10 Books of Summer list (hosted by Cathy @ 746Books). Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson If you're as big of an Anne-fan as I am, then you … Continue reading Summer Reading: ‘Before Green Gables’ and ‘Harbour View’
The Translation of Love by Lynne Kutsukake
Back in May, our book club read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, and we all loved it. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet tells the story of the evacuation and internment camps of the Japanese-Americans during WWII. What I love about this one is that it's told through the eyes … Continue reading The Translation of Love by Lynne Kutsukake
We’re All In This Together by Amy Jones
I'm happy to report that this book is as fun as it looks, without being too light (because if it's too light then I'm probably not interested). One thing that makes this a standout for me is the multiple narrators. Almost all the characters are given a voice at some point in the book, while … Continue reading We’re All In This Together by Amy Jones
Heave by Christy Ann Conlin
First, let's delight in the title of this book. I love this title, and think it suits the book perfectly. 'Heave' implies a weighty subject matter. 'Heave' leads me to imagine someone pitching something away, in this case an old crappy life in exchange for a new one. As the protagonist is an alcoholic, there … Continue reading Heave by Christy Ann Conlin
The Radiant City by Lauren B. Davis
Yet another wonderful and gripping book by Lauren B. Davis. I have read The Empty Room, Our Daily Bread, Against A Darkening Sky, and now one of her older novels The Radiant City, and I have loved them all. They are each filled with darkness, hardship and sadness, but with completely different stories and characters. … Continue reading The Radiant City by Lauren B. Davis
Dancing In a Jar by Adele Poynter
Dancing In a Jar is a quiet, gentle epistolary novel. A refreshing look at a time gone by, in a place where the author grew up, and a community that knew how to live in the present and make the most out of life. What I liked about Dancing In a Jar: 1)You will not … Continue reading Dancing In a Jar by Adele Poynter
Book Club: The Blondes by Emily Schultz
This was a fun choice for book club. There was a lot to think about, and even figure out. The biggest question that arose was: what is this book really trying to say? I'm still not entirely sure. But here's the blurb on the back of the book: With The Blondes, acclaimed writer Emily Schultz … Continue reading Book Club: The Blondes by Emily Schultz
Consumed by Ink 