The book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell poses the question: “what makes high-achievers different?” “I want to convince you that these kinds of personal explanations of success don't work. People don't rise from nothing....It is only by asking where they are from that we can unravel the logic behind who succeeds and who doesn't”, as Gladwell... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
I’ve heard many good reviews of this book, so I decided to try it out. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same high reviews that were given. They Both Die at the End features two young boys named Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, who receive a Death-Cast call to give them the news that they will... Continue Reading →
I am a big fan of musicals, Broadway or otherwise. I’ve been fortunate to see a few live on stage, both locally and in the Big Apple itself, but I always love a movie musical that makes the theatre world accessible to anyone, anywhere. When I first saw the trailer for “In the Heights”, I... Continue Reading →
Audre Lorde, a writer, feminist, and civil rights activist, tackles matters of sexism, classism, racism, and homophobia in a series of essays and speeches. Her words are lyrical and informative, and explain things that she, herself, went through throughout her life to give insights into why people should educate themselves on these matters. Not only... Continue Reading →
It's a Nicole-favourite episode this week, as we fall deep into the fairy realm and fantasy! All of these books feature fairies of some kind, with a couple series, standalones, YA and adult titles for variety. Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast platform by searching for Read This Next or watch on our YouTube... Continue Reading →
Review written by Kayla I read this book after a co-worker suggested it to me, and was so impressed. As a Metis person, I am often looking for titles I feel I can relate to and gain perspective from- and this book brought me on a roller coaster of feelings. I felt high and I... Continue Reading →
The Song of Achilles is based in Greek mythology times, featuring two protagonists named Achilles and Patroclus who embark on an incredible journey together; they meet through unusual circumstances and become inseparable. Together they are trained by Chiron, a wise centaur who specializes in the art of medicine and war, and when an announcement comes... Continue Reading →
And it's time for another one of Laura's reading obsessions! This time, we're talking books about surviving nature, whether it's in the extreme cold of the north, the Florida Everglades, or just adrift in the ocean - basically, we're talking anything inspired by Hatchet. Listen along to find out whether Nicole's felt the allure of... Continue Reading →
Click on the title of the book to place a hold! The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story - Nikole Hannah-Jones A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, 'The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story' offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present, placing slavery and resistance at the center of the American story. ______________________________ All We Want: Building the Life We... Continue Reading →
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