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The Unfortunates

March 31, 2015 | BY

Just finished reading this FSG title by Sophie McManus.  Jessica Walker of Munro’s Books told me this title garnered lots of attention at the Winter Institute. It...

Old Favourites

March 30, 2015 | BY

The other day I was hunting around for my copy of Kate Beaton’s Hark! A Vagrant (I have a signed copy! I wanted to show it off!),...

Palm Springs Modern Living

March 24, 2015 | BY

978-1-4236-3694-6 Just back from a week in Palm Springs where I saw many palm trees, mid-century modern homes and stores carrying lots of mid-century modern furnishings.  And...

Canada Reads

March 23, 2015 | BY

Hello, Were you as captivated this week as I was by Canada Reads? I think this was the best one ever and I loved the very different...

Plato & Friends

March 16, 2015 | BY

Last week I got my hot little hands on an advance of Jo Walton’s newest novel, The Philosopher Kings. It’s the sequel to last year’s The Just...

Gown Days

March 3, 2015 | BY

9781250041159 Nope  – not talking about bridal shows or graduation dresses but author Jamie Brickhouse’s Mama’s name for those days when she didn’t get out of her...

What to eat

February 26, 2015 | BY

Hi guys! I just want to remind you to check out our monthly  Staff Picks up in our scroll bar. This month is Foodie Fun and our...

Creepy but good

February 20, 2015 | BY

Happy Friday! This week I thought I should tell you about a book I just finished.  Where Monsters Dwell by Jorgen Brekke is a book about a...

Bookfairs!

February 16, 2015 | BY

I’m on fair two of three for this month! Last week’s Atlantic fair was wonderful, as always, and so far the BC fair has been great too....

Love is in the air…

February 12, 2015 | BY

Hi there! Everyone’s favourite/most despised day is quickly approaching this Saturday, Valentines Day! Whether you care or don’t care, have a date with a special someone or...