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Book Review: Nymph by Sofia Montrone

Nymph was an eloquently stunning novel from the moment I picked it up until I (digitally) flipped the last page.

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Book Review: The Chambermaid’s Key by Genevieve Graham

Looking for a dual timeline mystery romance you absolutely won’t be able to put down? Your search is over! The Chambermaid’s Key by Genevieve Graham is the book you need.

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Book Review: The Other Shore: Stories by Rebecca Campbell

If you’ve been looking for an introspective collection of stories that will make you think about what it means to be human, look no further.

Book Review: The High Dive by Chelsea Fagan

I always find that I’m searching for those perfect summer reads as soon as the end of February hits and spring and summer are on the horizon. And if you’re anything like me then you’ve also already begun to curate your Summer 2025 Reading List. Whether you’ve been adding to your list for weeks or…

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My Favourite Books of 2024

The other day I released a new podcast episode where I talked about all the books I read this past year. In total, I read 41 books. As I said at the end of the podcast episode, this may seem like a lot to some and it may seem like not a lot to others.…

Patti Smith’s ‘A Book of Days’ Book Launch Recap

I first read Just Kids by Patti Smith several years ago after seeing the cover plastered all over my Instagram feed. I was hooked. I have read the book several times since initially reading it, along with getting into her other pieces of work and her music.

In Conversation With Anne White

Anne White and I met earlier in October at an Indigo in Hamilton where she was promoting her children’s book, The Cat Who Thought He Was a Mouse.

In Conversation With Gail Copeland

I met Gail Copeland a couple of months ago by running into her at an Indigo where she was promoting her book, The Price of Loyalty. Aside from Gail being inviting, kind, and appreciative, the book’s cover pulled me in.

My Favourite Book Quotes

I may be a bit biased in saying this since I am both a reader and writer, but I believe words stick with you. I’ve had family members and friends say things to me that have sometimes stuck with me for years, oftentimes without them knowing. So, it comes as no surprise to me that…

Book Review: My Year of Living Spiritually by Anne Bokma

This summer I’ve read more than I have during any summer previous. One of my favourite books I have enjoyed so far this season has been My Year of Living Spiritually: From Woo-Woo to Wonderful–One Woman’s Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life, by Anne Bokma – a Hamilton-based author.