Sue Slade has a Bachelor of Child Study from Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax. After working with children and adults with special needs, she now has her midlife dream job of working with books. Sue manages an independent, locally owned bookstore, Dartmouth Book Exchange. Through her charismatic sharing centred around books and community, Sue has created an engaging cornerstone for authors, customers, and book lovers of all ages. Sue is an avid reader and her reviews cross over many genres.
Operation Betrayed by Helen C. Escott
“Every woman has value, and we deserve to have our murders investigated and solved and our killers locked away.” – Sister Pius
Unsettling Time by Bretton Loney
Through an unusual combination of circumstances, Ryan Treiber, a lecturer at Saint Mary’s University, is thrown back in time to the founding of Halifax in 1749, 275 years ago. Found by Aubrey De Courcy, a member of Governor Edward Conrwallis’ council, Ryan stays in a camp clearing that is to become Halifax’s Grand Parade.
Pickled in Love by Gina N. Brown
Successfully balance(s) sweet romance vibes with the oftentimes humorous situations that mature people often face in the dating game.
The Little Ghost Quilt’s Winter Surprise by Riel Nason
This story about friendship and the spirit of the holidays will bring joy to those who read it this coming holiday season.
The Spirit of Scatarie by Lesley Crewe
Lesley Crewe’s The Spirit of Scatarie (pronounced Sca-tah-ree) is a well-written, fictional story about the real island of Scatarie, just off the northeastern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and is told from the point of view of a spirit or ghost.
Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward
Both ladies are excited to be among the first passengers to travel First Class on the Titanic to America, each for different reasons. Hannah hopes the trip will heal her marriage; and for Louisa, the trip is part of her plan to escape marriage.
How to Rescue a Unicorn: The Quests of Tiny Wilde by Andy Tolson
How to Rescue a Unicorn by Andy Tolson is the second book in his middle-grade fantasy series, The Quests of Tiny Wilde, to be released by Nimbus Publishing on August…
Nine Crows for a Kiss by Vernon Oickle
The nine remain forever on alert, vigilant and ready to react. Forces which threaten or pose danger to those they are destined to protect ought to take heed, for these…
Vernon Oickle’s Crow Series- Part Two
Steeped in secrets, lies, bullies, anonymous callers, prowlers, and crows, with a major plot twist that you don’t see coming
Vernon Oickle’s Crow Series – Part One
Steeped in folklore, the series is set on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.
