Tag Archives: Canada

“The Ghost in the House” by Sara O’Leary – Book Review

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

“I have broken the natural laws by my return. And there are, as always, consequences.” “I shouldn’t have ever had to see him with someone else, but I have.” When Fay returns to her marital home after being dead for … Continue reading →

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“A Cold White Fear” by R.J. Harlick – Book Review

Posted on March 22, 2019 by

When Meg hears someone at her door during a blizzard, she is at first hesitant to let them in. She is miles from her nearest neighbour and has only a twelve-year old boy and a small puppy with her. However, … Continue reading →

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Linda Leith Publishing: an introduction for #bookbloggers

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

Linda Leith Publishing is a unique publishing house in Canada: it is the only literary publisher in Canada who publishes in both French and English. Linda Leith Publishing brings Quebec authors to the rest of Canada and introduces English-speaking authors … Continue reading →

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“A place called Winter” by Patrick Gale – Book Review

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

I had no idea what to expect when I began this novel. At first it didn’t seem like it had anything to do with the blurb I read, as the first pages were an account of the horrific way the … Continue reading →

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“Malagash” by Joey Comeau

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

As soon as I saw this title offered on NetGalley, I just knew I had to read it. The place name alone cinched it. As I sit in my cottage on a warm, though blustery day, I am just a … Continue reading →

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“Beyond the wild river” by Sarah Maine – Book Review

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

“Beyond the wild river” has two distinct timelines. A short one in 1888 in Scotland and the other larger one five years later in the United States and Canada.  Set during a time when class and gender were a greater … Continue reading →

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Canada’s 150th birthday!

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

As a proud Canadian book blogger I would be remiss to not take note of my country’s 150th birthday celebration. And because I always have to mention books… here is a list of 100 novels that make you proud to … Continue reading →

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“Safe as houses” by Susan Glickman – Book Review

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of ‘cozy mystery’ and women’s fiction, then “Safe as houses” might just be for you! Set in the Hillcrest Village area of Toronto, the novel features as protagonist a former librarian turned bookshop … Continue reading →

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“What kills good men” by David Hood – Book Review

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Published by Nimbus Publishing, “What kills good men” is a historical police procedural mystery set in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1899. The setting was of special interest to me as Halifax is where I grew up and is very near … Continue reading →

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“Cold mourning” by Brenda Chapman

Posted on November 26, 2014 by

Set in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city during the week leading up to Christmas, “Cold mourning” was a perfect novel to read this time of year. The prologue opens in 1995 in northern Canada where two young First Nations girls have … Continue reading →

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“Stray Bullets” by Robert Rotenberg – Book Review

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

In just a split-second an event can take place which impacts myriad lives. Not a profound premise perhaps, but all too true nonetheless. The novel “Stray Bullets” exemplifies this premise with a case that draws the reader to know more. … Continue reading →

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