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“I’m Mike, from Canmore…”
In honour of Canada Day, here’s Mike from Canmore (as played by the wonderful comedian/writer John Morgan) with some words on being Canadian: Safe and happy holiday, all! Read more
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Review: The Specific Ocean by Kyo Maclear & Katty Maurey
Review: The Specific Ocean by Kyo Maclear, illus. Katty Maurey Source: Digital galley courtesy of Kids Can Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected publication: August 1st 2015 by Kids Can Press Verdict: Excellent Book Description: A young girl does not want to go away for summer vacation; she wants to stay in the city with Read more
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Must Read Monday (10): Absolutely Truly & Lost in the Sun
Welcome to the tenth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight current and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring two children’s fiction titles. Absolutely Truly Read more
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Review: The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
Review: The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig Source: Digital galley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected publication: July 21, 2015 by St. Martin’s Press Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: Raised in a poor yet genteel household, Rachel Woodley is working in France as a governess when she receives news that her mother Read more
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Review: Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave
Review: Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave Source: Digital Galley courtesy of Simon & Schuster via NetGalley. Thank you! Published: June 2, 2015 by Simon & Schuster Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: There are secrets you share, and secrets you hide… Growing up on her family’s Sonoma vineyard, Georgia Ford learned some important secrets. The secret Read more
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Writers’ Retreat: Do I Want to Go to There?
From terrific author/cartoonist/illustrator Grant Snider, behold “The Writers’ Retreat”: …how many (or which) authors are hanging out on Cliché Island? Read more
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Must Read Monday (9): First Class Murder & Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
Welcome to the ninth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring two most excellent sounding children’s Read more
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Must Read Monday (8): Circus Mirandus and Nooks & Crannies
Welcome to the eighth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring two recently released children’s fiction Read more
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Great Picture Books! (4)
I have had the pleasure of reading a number of terrific picture books as of late! From the much talked about to the wordless to the quieter offerings, here are some terrific picture book picks: Whimsy’s Heavy Things by Julie Kraulis. This is a thoughtful, contemplative and beautiful picture book from a Canadian writer/illustrator Read more
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