To keep a boy out of hot water, put him on ice. Not all Canadians are big hockey fans, and I am in the camp that is not. So, a book about hockey and a bunch of ancient hockey players? It doesn't sound very appealing to me, but I put my qulams aside and trusted … Continue reading King Leary by Paul Quarrington
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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
