It’s such a treat to read a book that ticks all my boxes. We Won The War Apart by Nahlah Ayed is “The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of The Most Decorated Couples of WWII”. The fact that this is a true story and the husband is a Canadian only enhances its appeal. I had to wait several weeks for my name…
Those of us who have never struggled with addiction may have trouble understanding the problem. If my doctor told me I would die if I had another drink of wine, I would have no problem quitting and would absolutely not miss it. For alcoholics or drug addicts, however, it would be like cutting off their air supply. They would turn to whatever action was required…
There are many reasons I would recommend reading The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards by Jessica Waite. Despite the tongue-in-cheek catchy title, it’s a true story that includes love, deception, mental illness, and redemption. It is also an example of excellent writing by a Canadian author from Calgary, Alberta with elements of the paranormal and spiritualism tossed in for your added pleasure. How would you…
I don’t usually post two book reviews in a row, but I enjoyed this book so much, I wanted to share. When I started reading I Hope This Finds You Well by Calgary author Natalie Sue I was immediately thankful I am no longer working. A few more pages in and my mood shifted into I wish I was still working so I could harvest…
Good Material by Dolly Alderton was exactly the right book at the right time. Having just finished reading The Women by Kristin Hannah about the war in Vietnam, I needed something light, contemporary, and with a bit of humour for a complete change of pace. Good Material was the right material for me. I was introduced to Dolly Alderton’s work when she was a contributing writer…
The recent passing of Alice Munro, the respected and famous Canadian writer who won a Nobel Prize for Literature has created a rush on her books at the library and bookstores across the country. As I added my name to the waiting lists for her various books at the library, I ordered The Lives of Girls and Women from Amazon to read on Kindle and…
