Book Reviews
I typically post between two and three book reviews a week. Please refer to my review policy if you’d like to submit a book for consideration. I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter to get a summary of my reviews once a month.
Ivereadthis Jr. Edition: Bees, Soup and a Grouchy Old Lady
2020 has been a difficult year for most, and yes, I realize how much of an understatement that is. It will come as no surprise that I've turned to my trusty bookcase for guidance, but books can be a bridge of understanding and empathy for children as well. When things...
Book Review: I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You by David Chariandy
Well I've been meaning to read this book for over two years (sorry, I had to!), and with the renewed necessary focus on ending racism there really is no better time to sit down and enjoy yet another masterpiece by David Chariandy. I've Been Meaning to Tell You, A...
Book Review: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Do I love to read a book that's stirred up controversy? Of course I do! Who doesn't? I always want to see what all the fuss is about, even though I know I'm willingly jumping on a bandwagon that doesn't need another rider. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell has...
Book Review: How to Raise Successful People by Esther Wojcicki
By simply reading a book called 'How to Raise Successful People', I'm truly showing my colours, and by that I mean my unwarranted optimism. The idea that we as parents have control over whether our children will be successful or not is somewhat suspect, but I'm going...
Book Review: Ridgerunner by Gil Adamson
I groaned inwardly as I read the description for this book as a 'literary western'. I generally hate the western genre, I find it very dull, I don't like guns and I'm not really a horse person, so what is there for me? Luckily I picked up Ridgerunner by Gil Adamson...
Ivereadthis Jr. Edition: Something for Everyone
I've got a bunch of kids books that are waiting for review, so here's a random assortment of ones I haven't gotten to for awhile, but my children have been reading and enjoying for more than a few months. When this book was promoted as a mystery for kids, I was...
Book Review: Songs for the End of the World by Saleema Nawaz
Living smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic seems like the PERFECT time to read a novel about a global pandemic right? Ok maybe not, and for those who are suffering from anxiety over our current situation, you may not want to reach for a book about a virus...
Book Review: The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya
It's hard for me to write an unbiased review of a Vivek Shraya book because I'm in awe of her: everything she's accomplished, the marginalized groups she advocates for, and the seemingly limitless talents she possesses all come together to create one amazing lady....
Book Review: Cutting Edge edited by Joyce Carol Oates
In 2018 an award called "The Staunch Book Prize" began, and it's awarded to " a novel in the thriller genre in which no woman is beaten, stalked, sexually exploited, raped or murdered." Although there was lots of criticism surrounding it, it does raise an interesting...
Book Review: Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby
If I was a doctor, I would prescribe you this book as therapeutic medication during the pandemic. Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby is exactly what you need right now, regardless of your circumstances, because it will make you laugh. I snorted. I LOL'd. I spit out...
New Website, New Newsletter, Same Anne Logan
As you’ll see things are looking a little different around here; I’ve been working with a creative fairy godmother who’s done an exceptional job at making my website dreams a reality. I began I’ve Read This in 2013 as a way to stay connected to the publishing...
Book Review: Best Canadian Essays 2019, Edited by Emily Donaldson
Recording these booktube videos is alot of fun, mainly because I'm not required to organize my thoughts in a coherent way (that I attempt to) when writing out a book review. I typically practice what I'm going to say all of once before I hit the record button, but...