The Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak “Us Dunbar boys. From oldest to youngest: Me, Rory, Henry, Clayton, Thomas. We would never be the same...I should tell you what we were like: Many considered us tearaways. Barbarians. Mostly they were right: Our mother was dead Our father had fled” (14-15). I was afraid to read … Continue reading The Bridge of Clay
Category: book reviews
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Every once in a while I find a treasure. Actually, I went seeking this treasure. I Googled “Best books of 2019”, and up popped The Boy, The Mole, the Fox and the Horse. I thought I’d find it in the children’s section, but bookstore had it shelved under “graphic novel”. Truthfully, there should be a … Continue reading The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
You know, in a warped, conniving, murderous way I’d say this novel is a story about friendship. Nina and Lachlan are grifters who scope out mansions of the rich and steal “only what won’t be missed”. It’s a profession Nina comes by naturally seeing how she was raised by a mother who earned a living … Continue reading Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
It is the dead of winter where I live, -35C with snow and a killer wind chill. There is nothing else to do but go straight home after work, crawl under a quilt and read. Thankfully Simon and Schuster Canada through Netgalley sent me an advanced reading copy of Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel. … Continue reading Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
In Love with the World
One of my New Year's reading resolutions is to increase my exposure to non-fiction. I'm always looking for ways to help keep my anxiety under control, so I figured if I read In Love with the World about the journey of a Tibetan Buddhist Monk I may get some pointers. And Pointers I did find! … Continue reading In Love with the World
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
I was given an advanced reading copy of When We Were Vikings By Simon and Schuster. This is a wonderful story of a young woman given a life filled with all sorts of battles. Zelda is up for the fight. She has a fascination with the Vikings, in fact, she believes she is a Viking. … Continue reading When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
From Mansions to Madness
From Mansions to Madness Remember my review of The Poisoned Thread from a few months ago? Well, since then, I have had the pleasure of reading two more of Laura Purcell’s novels. Let’s start with The Silent Companions, the first of her novels. Purcell portrays her protagonist, Elsie, as an unreliable narrator. I mean let’s … Continue reading From Mansions to Madness
Cartier’s Hope
Cartier’s Hope by M.J. Rose This certainly isn’t the first time I’ve read M.J. Rose and it definitely won’t be my last. Her novels always present opportunities for escaping the mundanity of our everyday lives. With history, mystery and romance Cartier’s Hope doesn’t disappoint. It’s New York in 1910 where we met Vera Garland, a … Continue reading Cartier’s Hope
Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
The last time my Book Club (lovingly named “Authora Bookealis) met we discussed the novel Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman. We had purposely picked this book for October because of Halloween, and if Unbury Carol was going to be even remotely as frightening as Malerman’s Bird Box, then it would be a novel aptly picked. … Continue reading Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
Review of “Creatures”
"Creatures" by Crissy Van Meter Ok, it’s taken me longer than I thought to write this review. Partly because I had to stop and start and re-read a good portion of it because, well because of life, and partly it is the type of novel I needed to read carefully because I REALLY LOVED … Continue reading Review of “Creatures”
The Whisper Man by Alex North
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
