Even So by Lauren B. Davis

Lauren B. Davis is one of my favourite authors; she consistently challenges and engages me with her books, and her latest is no exception. Even So explores the "challenge and necessity of loving difficult people," something we can all relate to. As Lauren says in the introduction to her novel, "it's relatively easy to love … Continue reading Even So by Lauren B. Davis

The Madrigal by Dian Day

The Madrigal had me from the very first paragraph... I was the aberration in my family: a single child. My mother had three sets of identical twins, and then me. Two boys, two boys, two boys. At least if I had been a girl it would have been some consolation for all of us. But … Continue reading The Madrigal by Dian Day

Canada Reads 2018: Mini Reviews

Canada Reads 2018 starts Monday, March 26, and continues to the 29th. This year's theme: One book to open your eyes. The longlist seemed particularly strong to me this year, and I would like to have read them all. Unfortunately, because of time and availability, I'm struggling to get the 5 from the shortlist read. … Continue reading Canada Reads 2018: Mini Reviews