This video is one of my longest yet, but I feel like I say next to nothing in it. Probably because I had no idea how to describe the science fiction story I just read in the advent calendar; it is literally out of this world! I know you’re groaning at the pun, but seriously, I didn’t get it at all. At least I washed my hair today?
The title of this latest post won’t surprise anyone. In fact, the only surprising thing about this whole experience was that it took me so dang long to go to this cafe, even though it’s only a ten minute drive from my house (the joys of urban living!). The Regal Cat Cafe here in Calgary…
Admittedly a strange topic, these two picture books found their way onto my shelf at different times, and they both happen to feature seniors. One is a look back at a life well-lived as it comes to a close, while the other is a period in time of an older gentleman who lives alone but…
Big books come out in the Fall – it’s book awards season and it’s when all the serious award contenders are released, especially those that should sell well for holiday shopping season a few months later. In the case of Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald, this book is not only a big deal for Canadian publishing (she’s the…
There’s alot going on in this video; I’m wearing a bathrobe, I reveal my blog branded mug, and my husband interrupts my recording. But the most important thing of note is that this is the first short story that is holiday themed-yay! And I really enjoyed it. There are major spoiler alerts in this review,…
Poetry isn’t something I read often; every once in awhile I’ll pick it up, but I really don’t look forward to it, and there are way too many novels on my shelf to ignore. But you may find it surprising to hear that my second favourite author (David Sedaris is my first) is the Canadian…
I didn’t realize this until half way through, but this is the second book I’ve read by Diane Setterfield. The first book I’ve read of hers is called Bellman & Black, which I read back in 2014 but didn’t write a review for (according to my 2014 list). Anyway, I don’t remember much about that…
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This whole month I’ve been like, “Yay, Kelly Link!”
Honestly, that doesn’t sound like a Link story at all. She usually does twists on fairy tales or has a ghost in the attic–that sort of thing. I don’t think I’ve ever read a science fiction story by Link, actually! Hmmmm. Sorry it was a bummer.
oh ghosts in the attic sounds great! Sigh, I’m glad I didn’t miss the mark entirely on this one then.
I think her collection Stranger Things Happen is the most put together. I like Magic for Beginners, but every story feels like the ending is missing! You turn the page and BOOM, it’s a different story.
Well, it’s available online so I couldn’t resist and I must tell you… I haven’t a clue what it’s about! And while I’m no expert, I read more sci-fi than you. The only thing I can think is that it’s dedicated to Iain M Banks, so maybe it connects to his science fiction world in some way – but since I’ve never read his books that doesn’t help much! An odd choice for the advent calendar – I reckon a story about Santa would have been much more fun… 🎅
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