Fight Night by Miriam Toews Of all the books I’ve read by best-selling Giller Prize-nominated Canadian author Miriam Toews, her latest, Fight Night is probably my favourite. It is also her funniest. Through the skillful…
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For some good British fun, check out Limp Dicks & Saggy Tits
If you’re in the mood for a fun read with a dash of naughty, then I highly recommend Limp Dicks and Saggy Tits by British author Tracie Podger. I guess it could be categorized as…
Antarctic expedition is suspenseful, educational, and fascinating
Are you in the mood for an adventure? How about joining an expedition in search of the south pole in Antarctica? Make it even more intriguing by attempting the trip in the year 1897. That’s…
4 books of light summer reading guaranteed to lift your spirits
When I finished reading Five Little Indians by Michelle Good (which was excellent, by the way), I was in the mood for something completely different—light, undemanding and escapist. So, I read three books that demanded no…
Canadian author delivers beautiful writing and gripping suspense in The Speed of Mercy
It’s appropriate that on Canada Day, July 1st, I should review a book by an excellent Canadian author. After reading and loving The Speed of Mercy by Christy Ann Conlin, I found it hard to…
Two light British reads for your pandemic pleasure
Hot Stew is a fun romp in London’s brothel district British authors have a gift for coming up with the most interesting plot lines and an abundance of colourful characters. Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley is…
