Silken Gazelles by Jokha Alharthi
Silken Gazelles is a translated work of literary fiction that demands slow and careful attention while reading to catch all the beauty.
Month: August 2024
The Genius Hour Project by Leanne Shirtliffe
This book defies any idea of a target audience. It is a story that should be read by anyone who has allowed fear and societal expectations get in the way of doing or being what they love.
A Perfect Day for a Walk by Bill Arnott
When I arrived, a tourist in Vancouver twenty years ago, it was apparent almost immediately how incredibly walkable the city is.
Plenty of Solving Fun in O Canada Crosswords Book 25
As someone who enjoys crossword puzzles, I awaited the arrival of O Canada Crosswords Book 25 with anticipatory curiosity.
The Sunshine Coast From Gibsons to Powell River, Third Edition by Howard White
I live in the Lower Mainland of BC. When I go to the “Baja” Sunshine Coast, I take a 40ish minute car ferry ride from the Horseshoe Bay terminal. When we pass by Soames Hill, somewhat resembling the shape of Homer Simpson’s belly if lying down, I know it’s time to ditch the outdoor view …
Unwashed by Daniel Maluka
Unwashed gives us poetry where a green “2000 Chrysler Neon”, “Dragon Ball Z” and “grainy 240-pixel videos” have the same poetic value as “the kings of old Egypt”, the lives of Dr. King. and Malcolm X, or the hagiographies of Buddha and Krishna.
Oil People by David Huebert
Part generational saga, part eco-gothic fable, Oil People is a luminous debut novel about history and family, land and power, and oil as an object of toxic wonder. – McClelland & stewart
Girl Takes Drastic Step!: How Molly Lamb Bobak Became Canada’s First Official Woman War Artist, written by Jillian Dobson and illustrated by Genevieve Simms
When Molly Lamb Bobak enlisted in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), in November of 1942, she had become part of the nascent women’s divisions in the Canadian military. In WWI and at the beginning of WWII, women serving in the military were limited to positions as nurses, but in the summer of 1941 that all changed; the three branches of the Canadian military each created a women’s division in which women were trained for non-combatant roles, including clerical and administrative services, food services, and trades work. Molly joined more than 50,000 Canadian women, serving at home and abroad in order to help turn the tide of war.
The Last Witch on Skye by Carolyn J. Nicholson
During the Ban the Witches and Fairies (BW&F) Party’s witch hunts, Magaidh’s family relocated to Greenland, but Magaidh, the last witch on Skye, transformed herself into a cat and hid in Castle MacLeod for 2 years. The Last Witch on Skye by Carolyn J. Nicholson, begins with the successful mission of finding the stolen Fairy Flag and restoring it to its proper place. With the flag restored, the portal between the realms will remain open allowing the supernaturals to pass back and forth.
Excerpt: A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, on Foot
Excerpted with permission from Arsenal Pulp Press
The Sugar Bowl Feud by Gina N. Brown
Set in small-town Nova Scotia, The Sugar Bowl Feud explores the many facets of grief and how four very different siblings deal with and cope with the pain of overwhelming loss. Told in alternating chapters, from each of the sibling’s points of view, we are introduced to each sibling along with their quirks, opinions, and personalities.
Hair for Men by Michelle Winters
A dark, comic, strangely endearing novel, Hair for Men by Michelle Winters is a bizarrely endearing novel, despite its heavy storyline.
Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara
A gripping story of deceit and revenge, coupled with a compelling lesson on the resilience of friendship. Someone in the Attic is a gripping story of deceit and revenge, coupled with a compelling lesson on the resilience of friendship. In her new novel, author Andrea Mara explores relationships, complexities of child-rearing, long-term guilt, and the …
The Cassidy McFadzean Interview
Cassidy McFadzean’s latest book, Crying Dress (House of Anansi), is a playful and provocative collection of poetry.
