I had so much fun reading this book. I spotted it at the Oliver Paipoonge Library, the cover caught my eye. It looks like a Farmer's Almanac. Thunder Bay Public Library doesn't carry it, but they'd be happy to borrow it for you from another library. Prudence Burns is a 20-something New Yorker who inherits... Continue Reading →
Carib Cat
Last week we said goodbye to our 16 1/2 year old cat, Carib. I believe she was ready to go. I wasn't. I'd been telling her lately "I loved you from the minute I saw you". It took me a while to find her, but when I saw that tiny orange and black kitten I... Continue Reading →
Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral
I read this title by Kris Radish several years ago. It came to mind yesterday, talk about life imitating art. This past weekend an old and very dear friend of mine passed away. I had the honour of being an honorary pall bearer. Prior to the service I met one of her friends who said... Continue Reading →
You Had Me At Woof by Julie Klam
You'll laugh, you'll cry. Last weekend I read this book. I thought the dog on the cover was cute. It's about one woman's love affair with Boston Terriers. By the end of the book she has 4 dogs. It reminded me of my cousin Lyn and her pack of Boston Terriers. In the beginning Julie... Continue Reading →
Wishin’ And Hopin’: A Christmas Story by Wally Lamb
Hi. I've wanted to read this book since late 2009. It was a 7 day book and I was busy, then I forgot about it. On a recent trip to Brodie I spotted it on a display shelf. Well - it was sure worth the wait. I read it on a cold winter's day. It... Continue Reading →
The Good Daughters
I'm b-a-c-k. I was asked to continue submitting and at first I said no. Then "someone" said "I can see you in a coffee shop with your laptop writing on the blog". So - here I am (and I'm in a coffee shop). Just finished "The Good Daughters" by Joyce Maynard. It's a 7 day... 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 →
In The Company Of Others: A Father Tim Novel by Jan Karon
After a 3 year absence Father Tim is back. I was heartbroken when the Mitford series ended. I felt like I knew the residents of Mitford. I even have a Mitford mug from Hallmark. It’s a beautiful fall scene and whenever we travel in the fall, I’m always searching for Mitford. There are small towns... Continue Reading →
The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman
I’ve been struggling to read Anthill by Edward O. Wilson. It was recommended by Joan Rivers in a magazine I was reading. I think Joan enjoyed it a whole lot more than me. I thought the whole book was about ants, but it isn’t. However, the parts about the ant colony were pretty fascinating. It’s... Continue Reading →
The Tattoo Artist
The Tattoo Artist by Jill Ciment. This summer I read Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment. I enjoyed it and wondered what else I could read. Well her novel “The Tattoo Artist” caught my eye, but we didn’t carry it. So I requested it on Interlibrary Loan. I really enjoyed it and passed it on to... Continue Reading →
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