*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Lost in September Author: Kathleen Winter Publisher: Knopf Canada Publication Date: September 12, 2017 ISBN: 9780345810120 Synopsis from Goodreads: As a young soldier in his twenties, the historical James Wolfe (1727-1759) was granted a short and much longed-for leave to travelContinue reading “Review: Lost in September by Kathleen Winter”
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Joseph Boyden’s “The Orenda”
Since I read “Three Day Road” a few years ago, I’ve come to expect wonderful things from the hand of Joseph Boyden. “The Orenda” is proof that he has produced yet another masterpiece. I read this novel faster than I’ve read any other novel in a very long time. I have this thing where whenContinue reading “Joseph Boyden’s “The Orenda””
“Lullabies for Little Criminals” Sings a Sad Song
I finished Heather O’Neill’s “Lullabies for Little Criminals” about fifteen minutes ago and this tragic and beautiful work of prose is one of the best things that I’ve read in a long time. This raw account of a twelve year old girl, trapped in that place between childhood and adulthood, is gut-wrenching and brutally honest.Continue reading ““Lullabies for Little Criminals” Sings a Sad Song”
Worn Pages and Ink 