Review: Cut to Black
If you watched any Canadian sports in the past couple of decades, you know the name Rod Black.
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Review: Railroaded
As a fan of railways, and a former resident of Shearwater in the Halifax Regional Municipality, I was eager to read the book “Railroaded” by Bob Chaulk, the story of the rail cut through Halifax and the creation of Ocean Terminals.
Review: Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History
The book Cape Breton Railways: An Illustrated History is an in-depth and comprehensive look at the complex history of railways on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. This is a must-have book for fans of Maritime railway history. The old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” applies here. To me the cover says … Read more
Review: Shoebox
Sean Paul Bedell’s second novel, Shoebox, is a gritty look at the difficult life and work of a first responder in Nova Scotia.
Review: Family Drama
The novel Family Drama is a complex family story – dare I say “drama?” – centering around Susan Bliss’ double life as an actress and a mother, and how that double life affected her husband and children in profound ways.
Review: Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon
I don’t normally read this type of book, but I’m glad I made an exception for Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon.
Review: Product of Italy, Made in Canada
Product of Italy, Made in Canada is a collection of essays / stories exploring what it means to be an Italian-Canadian. The main themes are resilience, gratitude and the love of family.
Review: Under the Full and Crescent Moon
A book about a woman coming of age in a matriarchical Muslim city? That was just at the edge of my comfort zone, but I decided to give Under the Full and Crescent Moon a try. I’m glad that I did.
Review: The Maker of Spells
This debut novel by Jenny O’Kell is a mesmerizing tale of magic, honour, intrigue, and queer love, with a sprinkling of dragons.
Review: Free Ride
Free Ride is the story of a remarkable 20,000 mile journey by motorcycle across Asia and Europe by a remarkable woman, Noraly Schoenmaker. This is a story of determination, struggle and, honestly, frequent failure.