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 every three weeks.
Book Review: Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould
There is no shortage of books on parenting; people who have children and (annoyingly) people who don't have children all feel compelled to give advice on this subject. But what many of these books fail to acknowledge is the power of circumstance, and how the...
Book Review: Talking to Strangers, a Memoir of my Escape from a Cult by Marianne Boucher
Have you read a graphic novel lately? Even though I don't consider myself a graphic novel aficionado, and I'll (probably) never step foot in a comic book store, I've developed a real appreciation and love of this growing genre. Canadian graphic novels in particular...
Book Review: Actress by Anne Enright
It's hard to imagine what it would feel like to have a famous parent. I'm sure there are numerous accounts online that I could dig into, but I'd much rather read a fictional account of it; it feels less like voyeurism and more like personal enlightenment when reading...
Book Review: Woke, A Guide to Social Justice by Titania McGrath
Full disclosure; I requested this book from Hachette because I wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. How can I resist reviewing a book called 'Woke'? The name alone strikes me as controversial because some people would gladly use that adjective to describe themselves,...
Book Review: Hideaway by Nicole Lundrigan
If you read Nicole Lundrigan's last book The Substitute, you'll have a good idea of what you're in for in her latest novel, Hideaway. Both books deal with traumatized children, neglectful parents, and big family secrets. These sound like heavy topics, and they are,...
Book Review: The Student by Cary Fagan
When I really love a book, it's difficult to pinpoint what elevates it above all others. I suppose it's a bunch of things; character, plot, writing, but also the lack of issues I can point to that disappointed me. With all this in mind, I've decided The Student by...
Book Review: Someday Jennifer by Risto Pakarinen
As I write this review, I've got a soundtrack of '80s music playing softly in the background; at the moment, it's "Live to Tell" by Madonna. I normally require near-quiet to write, but I'm hoping the music will offer some inspiration as I think back to my experience...
Book Review: Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey
Are you the type of reader that's affected by book hype? If an upcoming release is getting a lot of attention, does it make you want to read it even more? It's ok to admit it affects you, that's why they call it 'buzz', it's so persuasive! Woman on the Edge by...
Book Review: Holding on to Normal by Alana Somerville
Holding on to Normal by Alana Somerville is a memoir. It's about a 33-year-old mother of two young children who is diagnosed with breast cancer; her journey of discovering the lump, deciding on treatments and reconstructive surgeries and then enduring the chemotherapy...
Ivereadthis Jr. Edition: Happy Home-bound Easter
Easter is my favourite holiday because the chocolate selection is exceptional at this time of year. Cadbury is my go-to brand of chocolate (#notsponsored) and they bring out all the showstoppers in March and April; cream eggs, mini eggs, lil' scoops, I love them all....
Book Review: This Has Nothing To Do With You by Lauren Carter
Recording a book review for book tube was a great excuse to brush my hair and put on a little make-up, so I did just that for my latest read, This Has Nothing To Do With You by Lauren Carter. I still wore stretchy pants though, there's no way I'm needlessly wearing...
Join My Online Book Club!
If you're like me, looking at your empty April calendar will make you think one of two things: 1) See you later TBR pile! 2) I miss people. I'm feeling this so much lately. I've been considering starting an online book club for a few months, and what better time to...