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Memories of “It’s A Wonderful Life” in Light Fiction
This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance by Jonathan Evison is a somewhat whimsical little book of fiction based on the author’s experiences living with generations of strong women in his life who missed out on…
Dan Needles Describes Rural Life With Humour And Affection
If you’re in the mood for a delightful little book that will take you on a mini-journey into rural life in southern Ontario, Canada, then I can’t recommend Finding Larkspur, A Return to Village Life…
Help For When Dementia or Alzheimer’s Gets Personal
There probably isn’t a baby boomer out there who does not have someone in their life affected by one of the dozens of conditions under the dementia or Alzheimer’s umbrella. Whether it’s a friend, parent,…
Barbara Kingsolver Delivers Modern Version Of Old Classic
First of all, Pulitzer Prize-winner Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel Demon Copperhead is not about a snake as the title would suggest. It’s a modern interpretation of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield retold about a drug-addicted teenage…
Two Excellent Books for Fans of Historical Fiction
If you’re a fan of historical fiction and you enjoy reading about World War II, then you will appreciate two books I just finished. The Secret History Of Audrey James by Canadian author Heather Marshall…