This is one of the few books on the Giller Prize longlist that I hadn't heard of. It's also one of the only two short story collections on the list. The other being Willem De Kooning's Paintbrush by Kerry Lee Powell. Admittedly, short story collections aren't my usual fare, but this is a strong collection … Continue reading Giller Longlist: The Two of Us by Kathy Page
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Confidence by Russell Smith
Russell Smith's stories are full of the kinds of people and events that I don't usually enjoy reading about, and almost none of his characters are likeable. Yet, I felt strangely compelled to read on. And, he nails the dialogue. From a review at Now: "You may loathe his characters - almost all of them … Continue reading Confidence by Russell Smith
Eating Habits of the Chronically Lonesome by Megan Gail Coles
The title of this book caught my eye the first time I saw it. Since then, it has gotten a rave review by Chad Pelley at The Overcast, and Megan Gail Coles has become the first fiction writer to win the Winterset Award with a debut book. I am not surprised. Eating Habits of the … Continue reading Eating Habits of the Chronically Lonesome by Megan Gail Coles
Alphabetique, 26 Characteristic Fictions by Molly Peacock
Alphabetique, 26 Characteristic Fictions If you are looking to spend a fun time with words and letters, then here is the perfect book for you. You will want to take your time reveling in the whimsical, colourful language of these original stories, as well as absorb the beautiful illustrations that go along with them. The … Continue reading Alphabetique, 26 Characteristic Fictions by Molly Peacock
Stone Mattress by Margaret Atwood
When I received this book from the publisher I was nervous to start it. I didn't want to not like it. What was I thinking? I believe I could be holed up in a room with nothing but Margaret Atwood to read for a long time and be perfectly content. If you decide to pick up … Continue reading Stone Mattress by Margaret Atwood
We So Seldom Look On Love by Barbara Gowdy
This is my third short story collection for Summer of the Canadian Short Story, hosted by Tania @ Write Reads. My first two were Astray by Emma Donoghue and Moral Disorder by Margaret Atwood. We So Seldom Look On Love was actually recommended to me by Tania, but at first I didn't think it was … Continue reading We So Seldom Look On Love by Barbara Gowdy
Moral Disorder by Margaret Atwood
This book is number two for me in the Summer of the Canadian Short Story challenge over at Write Reads. And, it is my first Margaret Atwood book on this blog. I have read and loved many of her other books, but this is the first of her short story collections that I have read. … Continue reading Moral Disorder by Margaret Atwood
Astray by Emma Donoghue
I am joining Tania @ Write Reads for her Summer of the Canadian Short Story reading challenge. This is the first short story collection I have read since starting my blog, and I chose Astray after reading Laura's review on it at Reading in Bed. Astray is written by Emma Donoghue, who is well known … Continue reading Astray by Emma Donoghue
Consumed by Ink 