Nevada Barr is not one of those authors I’ve ever shown an inclination to read: the name just sounds way too Country & Western for me. However, when two independent library patrons recommended it and I learnt that Winter Study is set on Isle Royale, I had ample incentive to give her a chance. It... Continue Reading →
Bambi
Bambi by Felix Salten. This is my final entry in this blog. I am retiring shortly and to quote myself “I’m as excited as a little pig”. I thought I’d end it with my favourite book – Bambi. Years ago I applied for a job in the Victoriaville branch of the library. During the interview... Continue Reading →
North Spirit: Travels Among the Cree and Ojibway Nations and Their Star Maps by Paulette Jiles
It took me 8 years to read this book. No kidding. I first picked it up in Sioux Lookout when I lived there. I'd read a few pages from time to time and put it back on the shelf. Over the years, as I learned more about Nishnaabe culture, my culture, I could read longer... Continue Reading →
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
I wasn't interested in the Lord of the Rings, indeed, I hadn't really heard much about Tolkien or his writings until The Fellowship of the Ring came out in 2001. I thought it and the sequels were amazing. About a year ago, I saw that Fellowship was on Time Magazines list of All TIME best... Continue Reading →
Thunder Bay Public Library's Book Blog 