Book Reviews
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Book Review: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
I've been a bit hesitant to read vampire books since the whole genre was overtaken by YA authors hoping to recreate the success of the Twilight Series. But when I saw that A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson was an alternative re-telling of Dracula meant for adults, my...
Book Review: The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais
The perfect read for Halloween enthusiasts and witch-lovers of all stripes, The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais scratched an itch I didn't realize I had. Its got all the ingredients of a perfect October read: a rambling haunted mansion, a coven of witches...
Book Review: Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda
Woman Eating by Claire Kohda explores the life of a vampire through the lens of a millennial and the struggles unique to that generation: someone who is struggling with living on their own, providing for themselves, reconciling who they are, all while dealing with a...
Book Review: The Winners by Fredrik Backman
Last year I read the bestseller Beartown by Fredrik Backman, the first in the Beartown series which had come out years ago. This Fall I was sent the third and last installment in that series called The Winners, which took me awhile to read due to its length (670...
Book Review: Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald
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...
Ivereadthis Jr. Edition: Pushing Out of Comfort Zones
We all need a little push now and then, and these kids books offer opportunities for growth, in many different aspects of our lives. How to Apologize by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka communicates a very clear message that children and adults alike...
Book Review: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Although I may not go out of my way to read a Taylor Jenkins Reid book, I will never turn one down. Her books fall under the 'fluffy' category - she typically writes about famous, talented and beautiful fictional women. But I can't deny the fact that I'll devour them...
Book Review: How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann
This book has one of the most unique storylines I've come across in years; How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann is all about a support group of women who come together in the basement of a YMCA to tell their stories. The twist is that each woman is a famous character...
Book Review: The Reservoir by David Duchovny
That David Duchovny? Yes, that David Duchovny. I read his latest release, a novella titled The Reservoir, but he has released three books before this, so I had high hopes that this wouldn't be terrible. Books by celebrities tend to be held to a different standard; we...
Book Review: Impact, Women Writing After Concussion, Edited by E.D. Morin and Jane Cawthorne
Anthologies aren't typically my thing, but I've kept an open mind lately, and this book came across my doorstep as I was a judge for the Alberta Book Publishing Awards a few months back. Impact, Women Writing After Concussion, Edited by E.D. Morin and Jane Cawthorne...
Book Review: Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie
I smuggled this paperback home from my recent trip to my family cottage where I was delighted to find this dusty little gem. This market paperback edition of Destination Unknown by Agatha Christie was the perfect little treat to cap off my summer reading, and for...
Book Review: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
There is something so soothing about Emily St. John Mandel's writing, even when she's describing a world that sounds intimidating. Her newest book Sea of Tranquility features a few characters from her last mega-hit The Glass Hotel, but you don't need to have read that...