The Bear and the Nightingale

Radio Segment: The Magic of Nature and Stuff

Up until last week, the weather was turning quite comfortable in Calgary; sunny skies, warmer temperatures, and not a bit of snow in sight. So of course I started daydreaming about gardening, hot summer nights, and having to shave my legs regularly. That all came crashing down this past weekend when the snow started up…

Book Review: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

This is a difficult book to classify because it has successfully taken elements from many genres; fantasy, historical fiction, even horror can be found in The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. The story takes place in medieval Russia, mostly in a small village steeped in wilderness. Here, winter lasts the majority of the year,…