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Review: Boy Erased: A Memoir by Garrard Conley
Review: Boy Erased: A Memoir by Garrard Conley Source: ARC courtesy of Penguin Random House Canada via Goodreads First Reads. Thank you! Publication: May 10, 2016 by Riverheard Books Verdict: Excellent Book Description: The son of a Baptist pastor and deeply embedded in church life in small town Arkansas, as a young man Garrard Conley Read more
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Mother’s Day Giveaway from Raincoast Books!
I am thrilled to be hosting a wonderful Mother’s Day giveaway, courtesy of my friends at Raincoast Books! Open to Canadian residents, ages 18 and up, one lucky person will have the chance to win a great collection of six books and gift items valued at $140. Here is a rundown of the beautiful prizes Read more
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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books That Make Me Laugh!
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Now, I have not posted a Top Ten Tuesday in a…long while..but I saw the topic for this week and wanted to dive in with my picks for funny reads. Comedy is an essential part Read more
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Must Read Monday (7): Kate Beaton
Welcome to the seventh 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 upcoming titles from Canadian author/artist/illustrator Read more
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Something Delightful: The Little World of Liz Climo by Liz Climo
Review: The Little World of Liz Climo by Liz Climo Source: Hardcover, Published September 30th 2014 by Running Press Verdict: Very Good/Excellent Book Description: Artist Liz Climo has charmed her fans with her comic world of whimsical animal characters, where everyone from grizzly bears, dinosaurs, rabbits, and anteaters grapple with everyday life with wit and Read more
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