Penny M.
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Friendship and Heartbreak in Gabrielle Zevin’s Newest Novel
In the world of video games, I’m just a spectator. An enthusiastic spectator who appreciates all…
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The Mush Hole – An Incredible Resource Offering a Chance to Reflect
The horror of residential schools became real to me by reading Elizabeth Graham’s The Mush Hole: Life…
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Bring the Swashbuckling to the Final Frontier in “The Iron Kingdom” Duology
Celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day was always a hit when our kids were younger as…
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The Best Cookbooks for Father’s Day
Anyone celebrating Father’s Day can find inspiration on our amazing cookbook shelves. My own father preferred the…
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This Debut Novel Will Steal You Away
There are so many reasons to love Grace D. Li’s debut novel Portrait of a Thief. …
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Reads You’ll Love During Library Lover’s Month
Books about people who work in libraries are so hard to resist – if there is…
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Lunar New Year Children’s Books
Lunar New Year celebrations mark the beginning of the new year on the Lunar calendar, beginning…
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You’ve Reached the Department of Magical & Governmental Affairs
In Freya Marske’s A Marvellous Light, Sir Robert (Robin) Blyth goes to his first day of…
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Solving a Murder Wasn’t in the Job Description
Phyllida Bright, fictional housekeeper to Agatha Christie, is a sensational character. All along I’ve been saying…
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A Fun and Heartwarming Holiday Rom-Com
A good holiday romance mimics the season it represents – a few parties, some sparkly decorations,…
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