The title of this book is a mouthful for such a slim volume. But the message is huge. Anyone concerned about the state of our world, or, especially anyone who isn't, should read this book. It won't take long. This novella can most effectively be summed up using passages plucked from its pages: The set-up … Continue reading The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View From the Future by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway
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White Hunger by Aki Ollikainen
Mid-October is when I put a request in at the library for this book. It took 2.5 months to get to me and it came all the way from Ottawa. But it was worth it. It is 1867 Finland, and the population is suffering from a severe food shortage. As a mother and her children … Continue reading White Hunger by Aki Ollikainen
Two Canadian Novellas: Homing and The End of the Alphabet
I really enjoyed both of these novellas. The End of the Alphabet was recommended by Tori at Being Tori in Victoria, and I wanted to read Homing after reading and loving Fallsy Downsies by Stephanie Domet. Both of these are love stories, one at the end of its time, the other at the very beginning. … Continue reading Two Canadian Novellas: Homing and The End of the Alphabet
Novellas in November #2
Hosted by: Rick at The Book-A-Week Project, Laura at Reading In Bed, and Poppy at Poppy Peacock Pens. Quite a while ago, I don't remember when, I had heard that Jane Smiley's novellas were very good. Despite owning a couple of her books, I still haven't read anything by her, so I thought this might be a … Continue reading Novellas in November #2
Novellas in November #1
Novellas in November is being hosted by Rick at The Book-A-Week Project and co-hosted by Laura at Reading In Bed. There is also a Novella November going on over at Poppy Peacock Pens. I thought it would be fun to try to fit some in this year. Here are the first three I could get … Continue reading Novellas in November #1
Consumed by Ink 