Book: The Suspension Bridge
Anna Dowdall’s mysterious, allegorical novel The Suspension Bridge has the subtitle, “A Sister Harriet Mystery,” but it could just as easily be subtitled…
Book: Soulworm
I missed it the first time, but what’s old is new again—Aurora Award-winning author Edward Willett’s YA fantasy novel, Soulworm, has been auspiciously re-released.
Book: Loved Beyond Compare: A Journey of Miracles and Resilience During a Wicked War
It was with great anticipation that I received Dr. Jane Amana Ekong’s memoir Loved Beyond Compare for review. I love reading about other peoples’ faith journeys…
Book: Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays
I’ve long admired the breadth of Bruce Rice’s sophisticated poetry, and now, with the publication of Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays…
Book: Realia
As a longtime reviewer, I occasionally receive a book that I quickly discern will require disproportionate time and patience to digest.
Book: Over the Dragon’s Wall
Book One in the Children of Koshluk series, Over the Dragon’s Wall is a tremendous surprise of a book. In it, we are introduced to 13-year-old Sage, who lives in the woods…
Book: Releasing Your Need to Please: Escaping Romantic Relationships with Narcissistic Women
I wanted to review Releasing Your Need To Please: Escaping Romantic Relationships with Narcissistic Women because of the premise.
Book: I Think We’ve Been Here Before
The biggest compliment I can give to Suzy Krause’s I Think We’ve Been Here Before is that it is a comforting, fuzzy-sweater-type book about the bleakest topic imaginable…
Book: Get Your Footprints Out of My Garden
Poetry can sometimes be obscure and leave readers feeling that they just don’t “get” the work, and thus, they’re unable to connect with it.
Book: A Rainbow Makes a Promise
Marion Mutala really is a creative dynamo. A Rainbow Makes a Promise is her twentieth book and once again she beautifully combines poetry and music into a kaleidoscope of creativity.
Book: The Medicine Chest: A Physician’s Journey Towards Reconciliation
I was expecting an academic text when I received The Medicine Chest: A Physician’s Journey Towards Reconciliation by Regina-raised-and-returned-to physician and educator…
Book: The Good Soldier
People always say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it was the cover that first drew me to The Good Soldier.
Book: I’m Just Gerry: Building a Forever Company the Price Way
I’m Just Gerry is the compelling story of the growth of a small prairie company and its journey to become a world leader in its field.
Book: Invasion of the I.Q. Snatchers
The Canadian Chills Series is a trifecta of amusing middle-grade novels created by Saskatoon’s award-winning Arthur Slade, and I’ve just devoured the Nanaimo Bar-themed…
Book: Gabrielle and the Rebels
Lampman-based Maureen Ulrich, author of the much-loved Jessie Mac Hockey Series, has crafted a new series, Winds of Change. It is a fantastical coming of age story.
Book: The Door at the End of Everything
The metaphorical title of Lynda Monahan’s fifth poetry collection, The Door at the End of Everything, is lifted from her long, forthright poem of the same name.
Book: A Life in Pieces
Jo-Ann Wallace’s A Life in Pieces is a stunning memoir, brimming with wit, intellect, and poignancy. Wallace, who passed away in June, has left behind a book of gems…
Book: What If You Could?
In my many years as a reviewer, I’ve noted that some of the best children’s stories are penned by those who bring professional knowledge…
Book: Baby Rollercoaster: The Unspoken Secret Sorrow of Infertility
Baby Rollercoaster is the true telling of one woman’s personal journey with infertility. It starts with her years as a child when she dreamt of being a mother…
Book: What Fills Your House Like Smoke
I must admit, the title of E. (Erin) McGregor’s debut poetry collection—What Fills Your House Like Smoke—greatly piqued my interest.