If you leave a door half-open, soon you’ll hear the whisper spoken. If you play outside alone, soon you won’t be going home. If you widow’s left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If you’re lonely, sad and blue, The Whisper Man will come for you. … Continue reading The Whisper Man by Alex North
The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken
The Blacksmith Queen by G.A Aiken What an enjoyable romp through the fantastical world of the Blacksmith queen. The book grabbed me and held me hostage from the opening pages where a king has died, and his offspring are murdering each other for his crown. The story quickly moves to the forest where the Smythe … Continue reading The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken
Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Talking to Strangers is one of the most important books of the year. In a time where mass communication, often leads to conflict, it is essential to understand why we often misinterpret another’s behaviour, their words and intentions leading us to judge their character and alter our own actions to respond unjustly. Malcolm Gladwell is … Continue reading Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Island by Johanna Skibsrud
I wish I would have had a copy of Johanna Skibsrud’s Island 30 years ago when I was studying Heart of Darkness in British Literature class at university. If I did, I would have had the patience to read all the way through Joseph Conrad’s story of moral corruption. (20 years later I gave it … Continue reading Island by Johanna Skibsrud
The Poison Thread
Update! (a couple of weeks late) : ( Loved, loved, loved, this novel. I finished reading it in less than 24 hours. EVERYTHING was put on hold until I finished reading it, even sleep! In this novel, we get to know two women who share their own stories through alternating chapters. Theo, our main … Continue reading The Poison Thread
I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll
I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll I received an advanced copy of “I Will Make You Pay” by Teresa Driscoll. I do love a good psychological thriller, and this one is just that. Ok, this novel creeped me out slightly when I first began reading- nothing like answering a phone call and receiving … Continue reading I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll
Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
I’m always in search of novels with strong, independent female protagonists to put on the shelf of my little classroom library. “The Lady Rogue” written by Jenn Bennett presents us with Theodora or “Theo”, a seventeen year old young lady with a penchant for crossword puzzles, cipher codes, and the occult. When Theo’s “adventurer” father … Continue reading Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett
The Witch Elm by Tana French
I love Tana French. I first heard of French listening to Parul Sehgal from theNew York Times Book Review Podcast (fangirl moment when I tweeted out that she was the one who turned me onto Tana French and she tweeted back!!!) Sehgal suggested starting with the Dublin Murder Squad series, so I did, when I was in Dublin … Continue reading The Witch Elm by Tana French
“The Water Cure” by Sophie Mackintosh
A sisterhood born out of blood held together for survival; survival against parents, strangers and family. I sympathize for the sisters, they were, after all, products of their environment, an environment of isolation and abuse. Mother and King believe that pain keeps you safe. Emotional pain protects you from a broken heart, mental pain protects … Continue reading “The Water Cure” by Sophie Mackintosh
Novel: “Women Talking” by Miriam Toews
This is an important book. This is a disturbing book. This is a book where the voices of women can no longer be silenced by tradition and fear. Horrifyingly based on a true story, Miriam Toews tells a story of a group of Mennonite women, members of a traditional colony in Bolivia who are … Continue reading Novel: “Women Talking” by Miriam Toews
Book Club Lists!!!
My book club list of titles for 2017-2018 I thought I'd post the list of books my book club read this year. Our book club has been in existence for over 15 years. Even though over time some members have sadly moved away We've always been able to collect a few wonderful additions to our … Continue reading Book Club Lists!!!
Go Ask the Kids
I never used to read Science Fiction. To recommend books to my students who are Sci-Fi readers, I decided to expand my repertoire of genres. Not knowing where to start, I went to the source, and I asked my students for suggestions. The first title proffered? Unwind by Neal Schusterman. Much to my surprise, I … Continue reading Go Ask the Kids
Novel: See What I Have Done
See What I have Done Sarah Schmidt Why are we so intrigued by parricide? Maybe it is because we cannot imagine a more profound love that exists between a parent and a child. There seems to be a resurgence of interest in one such relationship, that between Lizzie Borden and her father. With the … Continue reading Novel: See What I Have Done
