Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn by Jeanne Beker
On a few Saturday early evenings in the late 80s and early 90s, I often looked forward to watching Jeanne Beker’s Fashion Television.
Mala Rai
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 …
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest, Second Revised Edition
J. Duane Sept’s Beachcomber’s Guide provides a well-organized and comprehensive list which identifies many of the strange organisms I encountered that day. Those weird little black beatles crawling about as I lifted up rocks to unblock the sand to sea beeline of a juvenile Norther Kelp Crab? Oregon Pill Bug.
Rise: A Devotion to Whole Grains by Jess Ross
Ross accompanies each grain with family history, recipes, technical knowledge about the grain itself, and a variety of easy-to-follow tips to help you succeed in your own kitchen.
The Lunenburg Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes for Every Month of the Year
Cookbooks of the past have been overwhelming. This cookbook is very different, however. The layout is inviting; the appeal of fresh radishes are enhanced with simple, foolproof recipes.
Throwback: The Elephant on Karlův Bridge by Thomas Trofimuk
July 9th is a day to remember by many residents of Prague, particularly those in proximity to the Karlův Bridge. In fact, the bridge itself plays a pivotal role as an over 600 year old occasional narrator.
Nova Scotia Folk Art: An Illustrated Guide by Ray Cronin
In former Art Gallery of Nova Scotia curator Ray Cronin’s Nova Scotia Folk Art, the works of 50 contemporary folk artists are shared across “waves,” or phases of trends and styles over time. In lieu of not being able to visit this art gallery in person, this guide presents a stunning illustrated overview of folk art that found their way from one’s home to museum showcase.
The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage by David A. Robertson
David A. Robertson has expertly woven age-appropriate teaching moments with all the unknowns of a young adolescent’s sudden upheaval in The Kodiaks.
These Are the People In Your Neighbourhood by Jordan Trethewey
The beauty of this 2021 – 2024 poet laureate’s work is that it is accessible to all — not just a love letter to Fredericton, but a gift for anyone to pick up and feel seen.
Grandview Drive by Tim Blackett
A debut short story collection investigating the strange and unexpected intersections of loneliness and connection.
Hot Springs of Western Canada: a Complete Guide, 4th edition
Explore the natural glory of hot springs with the updated 4th edition of Hot Springs of Western Canada.
This is How You Start to Disappear by Astrid Blodgett
This Is How You Start to Disappear shows all the heartbreaking ways we evolve when coping with change or trauma. A TMR Star Review!
The Corset & the Jellyfish by Nick Bantock
In these stories-each consisting of precisely 100 words-strange creatures slip through alleyways, and eerie streets swallow people whole. Taken altogether, they may constitute a puzzle that no one has been able to solve thus far. Could there even be one missing story?
In the Slender Margin: The Intimate Strangeness of Death and Dying by Eve Joseph
Originally published in 2014, In the Slender Margin was enthusiastically received and applauded for its respectful sensitivity in dealing with a subject that is still, to many, an avoidable topic of conversation: death and dying. Using her 20+ years’ experience working as a palliative care counsellor in a hospice as a springboard for exploration, Joseph probes our collective knowledge of that final life experience that we all must face.
Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health by Jason Schreurs
Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health follows the transformational journeys of Schreurs and the other punks he learns from, revealing the healing power of a misunderstood and underestimated music community.
