This book is a true page turner which provides the reader with a unique appreciation of the lines on long, lonely stretches of highway. Cameron tells the story of Carrie, who embarks on a solo road trip north from her home in Toronto, after her boyfriend dies as a result of a... Continue Reading →
Home Ice
I started reading Angie Abdou’s fiction books several years ago, and have been following her on Twitter (@angie-abdou) for a while. We shared some camaraderie over her tweets about sitting in a cold rink in August, and I was delighted to hear she had a new book coming out about being a reluctant hockey mom.... Continue Reading →
Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth,Joy and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth
This book is the genesis of the popular NetFlix series of the same name, and I am admitted latecomer and fan of both. I watched the series over the past few months, and was curious to read the book. It was incredible how accurately the producers of the series brought many of the scenes,... Continue Reading →
Precious Cargo: My Year Driving the Kids on School Bus 3077 by Craig Davidson
Canada Reads is like the Stanley Cup for book lovers. Every March, CBC Radio picks five books which are defended by five well-known Canadians in an epic battle for the title of the one book everyone in Canada should read. This year’s theme is One Book to Open Your Eyes. Craig Davidson, the author of... Continue Reading →
Case of the Missing Morris Dancer by Cathy Ace
This book’s catchy title caught my eye on a display in the Library, and I’m happy to report it did not disappoint! The story is set in idyllic rural Wales, at the stately home of the eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth who is about to be married. His doting mother is anxious to provide a wedding... Continue Reading →
Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen
This elegantly written book shows just how connected we all are. Here in Thunder Bay, it’s common to discover you have something or someone in common to almost everyone you meet. The “one degree of separation” phenomenon is understandable in a city the size of ours, but could it work in the metropolis of New... Continue Reading →
Mount! by Jilly Cooper
I was thrilled to spot a new book by one of my favourite authors on display at the Brodie Library a few months ago, and it didn’t disappoint. Jilly Cooper is popular British writer who has a passion for horses, and a knack for relationships. Her newest book, Mount! focusses on Rupert Campbell-Black’s horse racing... Continue Reading →
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
This is the story of how Phil Knight found his purpose in life, and grew one of the world's best-known brands around it. In addition to being the epitome of a successful entrepreneur, Phil Knight is a skilled writer. I have read many biographies about fascinating people who just don't have the gift of good... Continue Reading →
Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper
This quirky book focusses on Etta, a retired prairie school teacher who decides to fulfill a lifelong dream to see the Atlantic Ocean. And, she decides to walk there. She leaves a note for her husband Otto asking him not to follow her, and sets off one morning. As with many literary journeys, hers is... Continue Reading →
In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
Judy Blume is known for writing about teen angst in books like “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret”. She has written several books for adults as well, and “In the unlikely event” is her latest. The story centers on a series of real-life plane crashes which Blume, herself, experienced as a teen, and spirals... Continue Reading →
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