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 →
Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes
In the follow-up to her bestselling novels, Me before You and After You, author Jojo Moyes has published an eclectic collection of nine short stories each from a woman's perspective and dealing with a variety of themes from troubled relationships to near magical shoes. The longest story in the set is "Paris for One" and... 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 →
Sting by Sandra Brown
One of the perks of working in a library is getting recommendations from patrons on what they read and liked. Many of the novels that I have come to love the most were little gems that came from these suggestions, so when a number of library members with whom I normally share reading tastes said... Continue Reading →
City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
Werewolves, witches, and omens....are exactly what you won’t find in the newest series by supernatural queen Kelley Armstrong. She is best known for series’ such as Otherworld and Cainsville but with City of the Lost she takes a hard turn away from her signature style and ventures into murder mystery completely based in the human... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wealthy Barber vs. The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton
About a year and a half ago, I realized how ignorant I was with regards to money and started to educate myself in matters of personal finance in order to resolve my ignorance. Since then, I have read a number of books and articles, significantly improved my spending, started living below my means, and started... Continue Reading →
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman
The world has changed much in 30 years: today, we have access to more information than we’ll ever need in 100 lifetimes through a device that fits in our pocket. We can communicate face to face to relatives across the world in real time through a screen. These are just a couple of the many... 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 →
Someone You Know by Brian McGilloway
On my first trip to Ireland, I found myself in a bookstore discovering a number of new authors to me, including couple of great mystery writers, Liz Nugent and Brian McGilloway. While, Nugent has yet to break the North American market, McGilloway has been quietly building a fan base with his Benedict Devlin and DS... Continue Reading →
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
What could be better than curling up on a grey morning with a steaming mug and a cozy mystery! Possibly the only improvement to be made would be if that cozy mystery were focused on the world of coffee. Thankfully, and this is in no way a spoiler, the coffee plays no direct part in... Continue Reading →
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