Some novels have simple, everyday titles that are so common, they can even be found for multiple books. I think it's safe to say that this isn't one of them. "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" may be a mouthful, but it will be well worth the potential tongue twister! This charming and... Continue Reading →
Fascination with royal weddings is not a new phenomenon, and historical author Jennifer Robson uses the creation of the wedding gown for young Princess Elizabeth, as the setting for a novel about friendship, family secrets and story of survival. The book centres on two time periods, post-war London and modern day Toronto. The winter of... Continue Reading →
C.C. Benison is the nom de plume of Douglas Whiteway, who was born sometime in the last century in Winnipeg, Canada, and was educated at the University of Manitoba and Carleton University, in Ottawa. He has worked as writer and editor for newspapers, including the Winnipeg Free Press, and for magazines, including Canada’s History (formerly The Beaver). He also contributes to nonfiction... Continue Reading →
When planning a holiday, many of us return to the same spot over and over again, each time basking in the pleasures of experiencing both the old and the new. I was struck by the same feeling while reading the latest book by famed Australian author Kate Morton. Morton broke into the international publishing world... Continue Reading →
When I think of historical fiction set during the Second World War, I anticipate a generally serious tone throughout the entire book. I do not expect to be reading something that can make me laugh, cry, and change my perspective in a single chapter. In her debut novel however, A. J. Pearce has presented... Continue Reading →
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 →
Agatha Christie is one of the world’s bestselling novelists thanks to her 66 detective novels. According to her website, she has only been outsold by Shakespeare and the bible. Having never read an Agatha Christie novel before, I decided to read And Then There Were None, which is considered to be one of her best... Continue Reading →
Evie Wyld is an author to watch. At the age of 34, she has two novels under her belt, and a string of awards (including the Miles Franklin) trailing along behind her. Born in England, she also spent part of her childhood on her grandparents’ sugar farm in New South Wales. It is the familiarity... Continue Reading →
When I first saw that Jacqueline Winspear had a new book coming out I assumed it was the next in the Maisie Dobbs series and immediately placed a hold through the Thunder Bay Public Library. To my surprise, The Care and Management of Lies has nothing to do with Maisie Dobbs. While they share similarities... Continue Reading →
This October, the grande dame of chick lit is returning with her beloved, beleaguered and bewildered creation , Bridget Jones, but is it too late or too different a world for Fielding and Miss Jones? I fell under the spell of Bridget, Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver, as well as the myriad of other characters ... Continue Reading →
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