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.
Radio Segment: A Book For Everyone on Your Xmas List!
It seems as though every time I record a segment for the CBC I get more and more opinionated ("How could that possibly be?" I'm sure my husband asks himself). I think that's because I'm getting more comfortable-the big black fuzzy microphone in my face doesn't seem as...
YA Book Review: Fifteen Lanes by S.J. Laidlaw
I find myself reaching for 'important' books these days. 'Important' in the sense that I know they will be difficult to read, but I feel as though I have to read them any way, because I'll gain perspective into a difficult world that more people should be aware of....
An Ode to my Oldest Friend (as in time we’ve been friends, not her age)
So I'm assuming you look at my lovely Ivereadthis logo and think 'damn, I love that logo, where did she get it?' Well I clearly didn't design it myself, because I don't have any art-related skills. But I'll tell you who did: my dear friend Leah Schwantz, maker of...
Book Review: The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo By Amy Schumer
Memoirs from female comedians seem to be coming fast and furious these days. Books by Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, Anna Kendrick, etc. are all examples of this extremely popular trend in books right now. Personally, I hate trends, I'm the person with a giant scowl on my...
Book Review: The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy
Aren't human voices annoying? I feel the exact same way, which is why I am so delighted to talk about The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy, a book that includes NO HUMAN DIALOGUE whatsoever. So what does it include then? Cat dialogue of course (which sounds very similar to...
Book Review: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda is definitely unique. And that's a real compliment for a book that's about young woman disappearing, as this is hardly a ground-breaking premise for a story. It's a classic mystery, but told backwards. We begin by learning about...
Book Review: Harmless Like You by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
I was really surprised to discover that Harmless Like You by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan was her first book ever published. It's beautifully written in the way that only students of creative writing can accomplish, which isn't a slight against her, it's simply an...
Book Review: Teardown by Clea Young
So it's funny that I'm writing this review today, of all days. Mainly because I was lucky enough to meet the author of Teardown, Clea Young this week for the very first time. But I've spoken to Clea many times in the past, we've shared many laughs together, as well as...
Radio Segment: Preview of the Giller Light Party
Obviously this post is a bit late seeing as the Giller Prize has already been awarded to Madeleine Thien. But, right before the Calgary Giller Light party I recorded this segment for the CBC, and I don't want to brag, but I did predict Thien winning. Her book wasn't...
Book Review: The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall
It seem as though I've been on a string of reading really good books lately, and of course this Scotiabank Giller Prize nominee was no different. The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall has alot of hype surrounding it, and I totally understand/want to perpetuate this...
New York Times “By the Book” Tag
Thank you to Jolie (aka Life of a Crazy Mom) for tagging me in this. I'm just starting to feel a part of the book blogging community, and these kinds of posts really go a long way in helping me find more book bloggers to connect with! WHAT WAS THE LAST TRULY GREAT...
Halloween Book Review: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay
Clearly I've been missing out on a well-known fact; Ami McKay is an amazing writer. Many people are already aware of this, she's a popular Canadian author, and has won lots awards for her previous books. I'm not sure why it took me this long to discover her, but I'm...