Elizabeth is Missing is a fantastic book by new author, Emma Healey. Her writing and storytelling caught my attention right away, and I was captivated by this story of a woman who is struggling to hold on to her memories and make sense of them, before they slip away. At the beginning of the story, Maud … Continue reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
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The Ocean At The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman
This was my first Neil Gaiman book. I didn't know if I would even write my thoughts about it, because I feel sure that everyone and their dog have already read it. But, I thought maybe I would, since my thoughts might be a bit different from what seems to be the popular opinion. Most … Continue reading The Ocean At The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman
The Troop by Nick Cutter
It's been a while since I last read a scary book. I think the last one I read, that I liked, was The Passage by Justin Cronin. So, I don't have a lot of experience, or many books to compare this one to, but for me it was a page-turner, and a lot of … Continue reading The Troop by Nick Cutter
Happiness by Will Ferguson
Will Ferguson is a Canadian writer who is well known for his humorous travel writing and observations about Canadian culture. Some of his best known books include How to Be A Canadian, Beauty Tips From Moosejaw, and 419. In 2012, he won the Scotiabank Giller Prize with his novel 419, which is anything but humorous. Because I … Continue reading Happiness by Will Ferguson
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
The reason I read this book was because of all the good reviews I have seen about it. The writing is good, certainly, and the book is full of passages to ponder. But the voice and feeling of the book felt sad to me, right from the beginning. It is told from the point of … Continue reading Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
I picked this book up at the library on a whim, when I saw it lying on a table, and I am happy that I did. For such a short book, it gave me a lot to think about. The Sense of an Ending won the 2011 Booker prize. Julian Barnes has written many other … Continue reading The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
The Ghost of the Mary Celeste by Valerie Martin
When I first saw this book, the premise for it intrigued me right away. A ship found completely abandoned at sea with no apparent explanations. I love a good sea-faring adventure, and I was expecting to join the crew of the Mary Celeste on their last big adventure, but that's not quite how the book … Continue reading The Ghost of the Mary Celeste by Valerie Martin
Timothy Findley
It has taken me a while to get around to my F-book, but I've finally made my decision. I'm going to read The Wars by Timothy Findley. In 1977, The Wars won the Governor General's Award for Fiction, and it has been sitting on my shelf for several years now. Two good reasons to read … Continue reading Timothy Findley
Our Daily Bread by Lauren B. Davis
This is the second book by Lauren B. Davis that I have read recently, the other one being The Empty Room, which I read for my CanLit Project. Both books are written about very tough subjects, but they have both managed to suck me in and not let me go until the end. I … Continue reading Our Daily Bread by Lauren B. Davis
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
... book cults, vertical bookshops, hot geeks, theft, and the pursuit of immortality." -Nick Harkaway Yes, all of these things can be found in this book. Clay needed a job, so he found one at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, but it didn't take him long to figure out there was something strange going … Continue reading Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Consumed by Ink 