Atlantic Book Awards 2020: Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction

The nominees for the Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction will take you to three distinct areas of Nova Scotia: Yarmouth, Lunenburg, and Cape Breton. From the 1910s and 40s to the present day. The Difference by Marina Endicott, Knopf Canada I was overjoyed by the inclusion of this book on the list. It is … Continue reading Atlantic Book Awards 2020: Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction

Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott

  This book takes us to the town of Peterborough, Ontario for one week in October, where there are many characters to read about, all with their own stories and struggles,but Hugh is at the center of them all. Hugh Argylle is the owner of the town's art gallery. We follow him through his days as he handles his own life, … Continue reading Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott

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