There are lots of stories about being trapped and isolated on deserted islands or in the wilderness. These stories are often harrowing adventures of survival looking for food and shelter. But what if we took the story even further and added in the needs to find oxygen and heat as well? That’s exactly what Andy... Continue Reading →
Teaser Trailer for Pineville Heist by Lee Chambers
Local writer and director Lee Chambers has released the first teaser trailer to the movie, based on his hit novel, "The Pineville Heist". We did a great interview with him on the blog and are expecting the movie to be a success. The movie which was shot in and around Thunder Bay and features a... Continue Reading →
One True Thing by Anna Quindlen
This smoothly written story provides insightful perspective on the bumpy issue of dying with dignity. A woman, Kate, who is used to being in control in her home, family and community is diagnosed with terminal cancer and struggles with loss on many levels. Her independent daughter Ellen is summoned to care for her and... Continue Reading →
Family Ties, Sharper than Knives, “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn
Gillian Flynn has quickly become a part of our current zeitgeist, much thanks to her highly celebrated novel “Gone Girl”, a portrayal of a modern day marriage gone toxic. Having made the New York Times bestseller list and read by millions around the globe, Flynn has proved herself to be a compelling writer, a singular... Continue Reading →
Book Thief by Markus Zusak
“The Book Thief” is a title you have probably heard of within the past few months. Markus Zusak’s 2005 novel won awards and critical acclaim when first published, and had a second wave of attention with the 2013 film adaptation last year. I did not know what to expect when I first opened... Continue Reading →
The Pineville Heist by Lee Chambers
Aaron Stevens is pretty unpopular in school. As the son of Derek Stevens, the richest man in Lee Chambers’s The Pineville Heist, it’s no wonder: the people of Pineville all suspect that Aaron’s father is planning on closing the local mill. If that happens, Pineville will become a ghost town without any industry, forcing everyone... Continue Reading →
“Just End Already !” The Ruins by Scott B. Smith
So at my second job I have been listening to a ton of audiobooks. For those who have never tried one before you definitely should. They are both enjoyable and super convenient when you don’t have time to pick up a book but have the time to multitask and listen to one. Now that being... Continue Reading →
If You Love Austen….
In the spirit of the upcoming release of the movie version of Shannon Hale's Austenland, we created a short video exploring some of the world on sequels, re-imaginings, and followups of Austen's work which are available in every genre imaginable. Here are a few of the best (or worst, if you're a Jane Austen purist).... Continue Reading →
The Great Gatsby
Somehow through both high school and an MA in English, I managed to miss reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. So when I discovered that Baz Luhrmann was making it into a movie, I decided to read the book before going to see it. Right when I read the first page, I knew The... Continue Reading →
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