August 2020

  • The Authenticity Project

    The Authenticity Project

    I recently picked up The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley when working curbside at the Main…

  • Reclaim Her Name

    Reclaim Her Name

    Why a Campaign to ‘Reclaim’ Women Writers’ Names Is So Controversial Recently the Women’s Prize for…

  • The Women of Canadian Crime Fiction

    The Women of Canadian Crime Fiction

    Canada is experiencing a boom in crime fiction. CrimeReads.com assembled some of the leading lights for…

  • A Return to Childhood

    A Return to Childhood

    Get Happier by Rereading Your Favorite Books From Childhood Since the start of the COVID crisis…

  • Just Mercy

    Just Mercy

    I waited a long time to watch this film–and it did not disappoint. Quite the contrary.…

  • Anne of Green Gables

    Anne of Green Gables

    L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables manuscript will be going online. A new project will enrich…

  • Once Upon A Time…

    Once Upon A Time…

    The first updated ‘classic’ I can remember is Marlo Thomas’ re-telling of the Greek legend of…

  • In the Study, With a Typewriter

    In the Study, With a Typewriter

    A mild-mannered bystander harbors a sinister motive. A carelessly tossed glove becomes a critical clue—or a…

  • Fannie Farmer and Friends

    Fannie Farmer and Friends

    How 12 Female Cookbook Authors Changed the Way We Eat A new book examines the recipes…

  • Not Just For Kids

    Not Just For Kids

    8 Children’s Mystery Novels That Are Enjoyable for All Ages As C.S. Lewis once penned, “Some…