A mother’s final request and three sisters with seemingly nothing in common - a tried and true premise for a plotline. Thankfully, "The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters" takes a standard theme and makes it its own in this 2019 release by Balli Kaur Jaswal. Following the death of their mother, sisters Rajni, Jezmeen,... Continue Reading →
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” J.M. Barrie - Peter Pan. Peter Pan is beloved by many and it’s not often you will meet someone who hasn’t heard of him. Since his creation in 1904 by one J.M. Barrie, people have been creating re-tellings of a boy who stays... Continue Reading →
The Authenticity Project
When talking about yourself, how honest are you? Do you have one truth for others or another for yourself? Are you even honest with yourself, especially if the truth is uncomfortable? These are part of the central questions that form the framework of the new novel by Clare Pooley, “The Authenticity Project”. Julian, who... Continue Reading →
Art @ Your Library
The Thunder Bay Public Library aims to cultivate diversity and inclusion within the library. One of the ways this is being reflected in our spaces is through our art collections and programming. The library may not be the first place you would think of as a place to experience art but throughout all locations of... Continue Reading →
More Than Just Books!
You might be thinking you don’t need libraries, in this age of easy access to information. But, I think you do. Here are some ways you can use your library which you may not know about. With your library card you can access Transparent Languages, an easy to use, online language learning program. Go to... Continue Reading →
Globe & Mail Bestsellers-Non-Fiction-February 2020
February 29, 2020 1. Open Book, Jessica Simpson Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. 2. Educated, Tara Westover "Tara Westover is living proof that some people are flat-out, boots-always-laced-up indomitable."--USA Today 3. From the Ashes, Jesse Thistle A remarkable memoir about hope and resilience. 4. Talking To Strangers,... Continue Reading →
Globe & Mail Bestsellers-Fiction-February 2020
February 29, 2020 1. American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins A rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything. 2. The Wives, Tarryn Fisher A thriller you won't be able to put down! 3. Snug, Catana Chetwynd A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend 4. The Family Upstairs, Lisa Jewell Page-turning... Continue Reading →
Interview with Constance O’Connor
A scientist who has studied animal behaviour extensively, Constance O’Connor is fascinated by the complexity of animal families, and enjoys talking to children about nature. She lives in Thunder Bay, Canada, with her husband and kids. Constance and her co-writer, Natalia Rojas, will be visiting the Waverley Community Hub on Saturday, February 29th to read... Continue Reading →
Black History Month Graphic Novels Vividly Illustrate Challenges and Triumphs
Octavia Butler’s novel Kindred was adapted by Damian Duffy and John Jennings into graphic novel format in 2017. Dana, an African-American woman in 1976, finds herself physically pulled into the year 1815. She saves the life of a white child, Rufus Weylin, and is quickly jolted back to 1976 when she is nearly shot by... Continue Reading →
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