Title: Gast Author: Carol Swain Publisher: Fantographic Books Publication Date: July 2014 ISBN: 9781606997550 Synopsis from Goodreads: Helen is an amateur bird watcher and naturalist who lives in a rural community in Wales. When a local farmer Bill tells Helen that a rare bird named Emrys killed himself at Cuddig farm, she decides to investigate.Continue reading “Book Club No. 3”
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Funky Cover Friday
Hello all! It’s Funky Cover Friday once again. As you all probably know at this point, I’m a fan of any cover that can also be considered art wort. The cover for The Things We Thought We Saw in the Water by C. Frazier Jones could be a very melancholy print. Any time I see a book coverContinue reading “Funky Cover Friday”
Music Review: The Census
I’m going to try something a little bit different here for once, so bear with me. This EP just rolled across my desk and after giving it a listen (I’m always looking for a great new Canadian band to add to my playlist), I just had to share these guys with you. Who are they?Continue reading “Music Review: The Census”
Review: The Fifth Gospel by Ian Caldwell
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Simon & Schuster Canada!* Title: The Fifth Gospel Author: Ian Caldwell Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: March 3, 2015 ISBN: 9781451694147 Synopsis from Goodreads: In 2004, as Pope John Paul’s reign enters its twilight, a mysterious exhibit is under construction atContinue reading “Review: The Fifth Gospel by Ian Caldwell”
Funky Cover Friday
I know, I’m sorry I’ve slacked off with these fantabulous cover posts! My life has been a whirlwind these past few months. I recently moved into a new apartment so it’s been a flurry of apartment hunting, viewings, and then moving and organizing. It’s hard enough to keep up reading and reviewing consistently, but myContinue reading “Funky Cover Friday”
Review: If I Fall, If I Die
Title: If I Fall, If I Die Author: Michael Christie Publisher: Hogarth, The Crown Publishing Group Publication Date: January 13, 2015 ISBN: 9780804140805 Synopsis from Goodreads: Will has never been to the outside, at least not since he can remember. And he has certainly never gotten to know anyone other than his mother, a fiercely lovingContinue reading “Review: If I Fall, If I Die”
Review: The Library at Mount Char
*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Library at Mount Char Author: Scott Hawkins Publisher: Crown Publication Date: June 16, 2015 ISBN: 9780553418606 Synopsis from Goodreads: Carolyn’s not so different from the other human beings around her. She’s sure of it. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak.Continue reading “Review: The Library at Mount Char”
Versatile Blogger Award
Thank you to Radiant Reads for nominating me for a Versatile Blogger Award! I’m so honoured for the nomination. Go on over and check out her blog! So, now I get to share 7 thinks about myself that you may not know… My life is full of books so I’ll try to think of a fewContinue reading “Versatile Blogger Award”
Review: Saltwater Cowboys by Dayle Furlong
*I received this book from Dundurn Press on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Saltwater Cowboys Author: Dayle Furlong Publisher: Dundurn Press Publication Date: March 2015 ISBN: 9781459721975 Synopsis from Goodreads: In the conservative 1980s, the collapse of the mining industry in Newfoundland caused devastating upheaval for thousands of Maritimers, who lost their independence,Continue reading “Review: Saltwater Cowboys by Dayle Furlong”
Review: Revenge of the Grand Narrative
Title: Revenge of the Grand Narrative Author: Richard Rosenbaum Publisher: Quattro Books Publication Date: 2014 ISBN: 9781927443712 Synopsis from Goodreads: The oldest man in the world, an activist with a suspiciously persuasive singing voice, and the author of the most anticipated debut novel ever…are three different people. Together they set out to investigate a mysteriouslyContinue reading “Review: Revenge of the Grand Narrative”
Worn Pages and Ink 