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”

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”

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”

Review: East of West

Title: East of West Creators: Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta Publisher: Image Comics Publication Date: March 2013 ISBN: 9781607067702 Synopsis from Goodreads: This is the world. It is not the one we wanted, but it is the one we deserved. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse roam the Earth, signaling the End Times for humanity, andContinue reading “Review: East of West”

Review: One Hundred Days of Rain by Carellin Brooks

Title: One Hundred Days of Rain Author: Carelling Brooks Publisher: BookThug Publication Date: March 2015 ISBN: 9781771660907 Synopsis from cover: In prose by turn haunting and crystalline, Carellin Brooks’ One Hundred Days of Rain enumerates an unnamed narrator’s encounters with that most quotidian of subjects: rain. Mourning her recent disastrous breakup, the narrator must rebuildContinue reading “Review: One Hundred Days of Rain by Carellin Brooks”