When I heard they were finally making a movie of "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" , it brought to mind another novel told primarily in letters and journal entries. Clara Callan, is the story of two sisters from the small Ontario town of Whitfield. Clara remains at home, a quiet poetry writing... Continue Reading →
The End of the Alphabet by C. S. Richardson
Think: rainy Sunday afternoon, over-stuffed armchair, nice bottle of red, box of Swiss chocolates and, most importantly, a rather large box of tissues. Then, snuggle up and prepare to be totally charmed by C. S. Richardson’s debut novel. I loved this book. The characters feel like an old sweater and jeans: so comfortable, so familiar,... Continue Reading →
For Joshua, an Ojibway Father Teaches His Son by Richard Wagamese
Wagamese is a gifted writer and writing has been his way of surving being down and out and his way to the upper echelon of Canadian literature. In For Joshua, Wagamese writes a poignant story to his (estranged) son, not asking for forgiveness, but for an attempt at understanding and an attempt at teaching. Wagamese... Continue Reading →
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