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May 2021 Reading Round-Up
Half of the books that I read in May were 5-star reads. That's what I call a great month! Here are just some of the highlights, starting with three that focus on seniors in long-term care.A Funny Kind of Paradise by Jo OwensA warm, intelligent and insightful Canadian novel that looks at life for ...
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Half of the books that I read in May were 5-star reads. That's what I call a great month! Here are just some of the highlights, starting with three that focus on seniors in long-term care.A Funny Kind of Paradise by Jo OwensA warm, intelligent and insightful Canadian novel that looks at life for ...
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Tim Hortons, again
I can't stop myself from collecting literary passages referencing Tim Hortons. And I don't even drink coffee. Seven previous posts can be found via this link. My latest roundup includes poetry, fiction and nonfiction.The first thing Mr Chung did was show Dad and Mom how to make coffee. This, he t...
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I can't stop myself from collecting literary passages referencing Tim Hortons. And I don't even drink coffee. Seven previous posts can be found via this link. My latest roundup includes poetry, fiction and nonfiction.The first thing Mr Chung did was show Dad and Mom how to make coffee. This, he t...
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A Mischief of Mongooses
Either a 'business' or a 'rush' can be used as a collective noun for mongooses. 'Mischief' is used for mice or rats, but literary mongooses are sneaky enough to merit that term too. Mongooses made unexpected appearances in five books that I read over the past week. For that reason, I decided to l...
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Either a 'business' or a 'rush' can be used as a collective noun for mongooses. 'Mischief' is used for mice or rats, but literary mongooses are sneaky enough to merit that term too. Mongooses made unexpected appearances in five books that I read over the past week. For that reason, I decided to l...
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April 2021 Reading Round Up
Out of the 39 books that I read in April, here are a half dozen highlights. Let me know if you've read any of these, or if you discover something here that you'd like to read.Blaze Island by Catherine BushA bracing blend of up-to-the-minute climate fiction and Shakespearean drama, the setting of ...
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Out of the 39 books that I read in April, here are a half dozen highlights. Let me know if you've read any of these, or if you discover something here that you'd like to read.Blaze Island by Catherine BushA bracing blend of up-to-the-minute climate fiction and Shakespearean drama, the setting of ...
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Poetry Books for All Ages
April is Poetry Month, so here are a couple of recommendations that can be enjoyed by all ages:The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie MorrisEverything about this book is a joy: the small format, gorgeous endpapers, wordplay nature poetry, and, best of all, every page is ornamented with w...
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April is Poetry Month, so here are a couple of recommendations that can be enjoyed by all ages:The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie MorrisEverything about this book is a joy: the small format, gorgeous endpapers, wordplay nature poetry, and, best of all, every page is ornamented with w...
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Spotlight on Indigenous Authors
There's something for every age and taste in this collection of books by Indigenous authors.Hunter with Harpoon by Markoosie PatsauqTranslated by Valerie Henitiuk and Marc-Antoine Mahieu50 years after the initial publication, this Canadian classic set in the far north has been newly translated di...
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There's something for every age and taste in this collection of books by Indigenous authors.Hunter with Harpoon by Markoosie PatsauqTranslated by Valerie Henitiuk and Marc-Antoine Mahieu50 years after the initial publication, this Canadian classic set in the far north has been newly translated di...
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March 2021 Reading Round-Up
As usual, I've got assorted literary treats to share with you this month. Two of these are by Canadians, three by Americans, and one each by a Byelorussian, an Italian, a Frenchwoman, a Brit and an Australian. Two are Nobel prizewinning authors. All but two of these are fiction, including three a...
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As usual, I've got assorted literary treats to share with you this month. Two of these are by Canadians, three by Americans, and one each by a Byelorussian, an Italian, a Frenchwoman, a Brit and an Australian. Two are Nobel prizewinning authors. All but two of these are fiction, including three a...
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Witty Novels by Irish Authors
Are you looking for unusual voice and language that thrills your word-loving soul? Here are four delightfully quirky novels by Irish authors that I've enjoyed recently:The Liar's Dictionary by Eley WilliamsWinceworth and Mallory both work at Swansby‘s New Encyclopaedic Dictionary, but in differen...
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Are you looking for unusual voice and language that thrills your word-loving soul? Here are four delightfully quirky novels by Irish authors that I've enjoyed recently:The Liar's Dictionary by Eley WilliamsWinceworth and Mallory both work at Swansby‘s New Encyclopaedic Dictionary, but in differen...
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Spotlight on Black Authors
Yes, Black History Month has come and gone, but anytime is a good time to celebrate Black authors. In today's round-up, you will find books, audiobooks, graphic novels and a picture book. The primary audience for these books ranges from kindergarten to middle school, to teen, to adult. No matter ...
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Yes, Black History Month has come and gone, but anytime is a good time to celebrate Black authors. In today's round-up, you will find books, audiobooks, graphic novels and a picture book. The primary audience for these books ranges from kindergarten to middle school, to teen, to adult. No matter ...
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February Reading Round-Up 2021
I've read so many great books this month that I'm going to split my highlights into several parts. Watch for an upcoming spotlight on Black authors, and a special St. Patrick's Day post featuring Irish authors. Today's mix includes: three stories that centre on an adult with a disability; three b...
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I've read so many great books this month that I'm going to split my highlights into several parts. Watch for an upcoming spotlight on Black authors, and a special St. Patrick's Day post featuring Irish authors. Today's mix includes: three stories that centre on an adult with a disability; three b...
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