Tag Archives: Canada

Not Your Mother’s Book Club: Can Lit Edition

I recently joined a book club and the process of selecting our booklist got me thinking. I’ve always enjoyed reading books that are slightly off the beaten path. Maybe it’s the thrill of discovery, maybe it’s the challenge, or maybe … Continue reading

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Keep Toronto Reading Is Back!

Last year the Toronto Public Library started a fabulous month-long program, Keep Toronto Reading, that encourages readers to recommend their favorite books through video testimonials. This April they’re back and even bigger and better. This year’s theme is “Let Books … Continue reading

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In Ziplock™ I trust

It was quite rainy today in Ann Arbor and I was afraid my latest read, The Waterproof Bible*, would get wet during my bus commute. Solution: Ziplock™ it! But, I have to admit, the book’s title made the arrangement feel … Continue reading

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Sunday Song: Beautiful Dawn, The Wailin’ Jennys

This song has seen me through several difficult times.

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Happy Valentine’s, Y’all!

“Cold Outside,” Ruth Moody (of The Wailin’ Jennys) “I  Want You To Be My Love,” Over the Rhine “I Saw Her Standing There,” The Beatles “Somebody Loved,” The Weepies “Looking For Someone,” Sarah Slean

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