I’ve been trying out a few different authors lately, including Douglas Coupland. His latest novel, Worst. Person. Ever., contains a lot of smut and after the first few pages I thought “nahhhh....” and passed it on to the next person on the holds list. Walter Mosley’s latest novel, Debbie Doesn’t Do It Anymore, contains an... Continue Reading →
The Tastemakers: Why We’re Crazy for Cupcakes But Fed Up With Fondue by David Sax
If you have ever wondered why certain foods “appear” out of nowhere to suddenly show up on every menu, store shelf, magazine article and television program, this book will enlighten you. Whether it is acai berries, Greek yoghurt or pomegranate juice, Sax gets to the root of how celebrity chefs, clever marketers, food industry strategies... Continue Reading →
The Canterbury Trail by Angie Abdou
The Canterbury Trail by Angie Abdou (2011, Brindle & Glass) offers insight into Canadian mountain village lifestyles and culture while at the same time addressing larger themes with which readers can relate. The Canterbury Trail tells the story of a mis-matched bunch of skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers who set out in small groups to enjoy... Continue Reading →
Under the Empyrean Sky by Chuck Wendig
The Heartland. It’s a cruel place, where the only crop allowed is corn. But the corn in Chuck Wendig’s Under the Empyrean Sky isn’t the corn we’re familiar with. This is Hiram’s Golden Prolific, genetically modified to be incredibly aggressive, taking over everything. It takes almost everything the Heartlanders have to control it. But that's... Continue Reading →
Interview with Jessica Young (Author of “My Blue is Happy”)
Jessica Young grew up in Thunder Bay. After she had her first child she became inspired to write picture books. My Blue is Happy is her first book, with more coming in 2015. Jessica will be visiting the Waverley Library on July 24th. Children are invited to meet Jessica to explore how colours make them... Continue Reading →
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