I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and interview one of my favourite Canadian authors about her new novel ROAD ENDS. Watch the video interview below for insights into Mary Lawson's new novel and find out her interesting inspiration for writing ROAD ENDS.
Canada Reads asked Canadians, "What is the one novel that could change our nation?" and they narrowed down the gazillion or so suggestions to make up the Canada Reads 2014 Top 40 longlist of books!
If you have an addiction to historical fiction and an appreciation for Canadian authors well then, I have a treat for you! M.K. Tod has released her debut novel that spans two wars and involves two affairs that rattle an already war-torn marriage.
For the past four years I've had the pleasure of hosting a virtual book club on Twitter. As far back as I can remember, reading has always been a huge part of my life. I really can't imagine my childhood without books. My boys are growing up appreciating books as well. But the real truth is many children in high needs areas do not have access to reading material and this is just not acceptable.
You may or may not be the bookish type, but either way, couldn’t we all use a trip down the self-help isle every once in a while? Autumn tends to be a reflective month. We can gain a fresh new perspective and look at this season as a time for renewal, even if we're not the ones going back to school. For the past 3 years, one event I look forward to each Fall is the BlissDom Canada conference in Toronto.
All right moms, be honest. Do you have days when you just can't wait until wine o'clock? Are you with me? I know it's not responsible to drink on the job, and parenting is a 24/7 job, but seriously,some daysneed to end with a little pick-me-up! Parenting can be tough in so many ways and new moms can benefit from regular doses of honest advice but maybe with a spoonful of liqueur to help it go down. Lyranda and Fiona are in the thick of new parenthood but they still have vague recall of what life was like pre-kids.
It was the year 1977. On a steamy August night, 12-year-old Emanuel Jaques goes missing from the notorious Yonge Street strip in downtown Toronto. His family immigrated to Canada from the Azores to start a new life in the Portuguese community. Emanuel was shining shoes with his brother and friend when he was lured away on the promise of extra cash to move camera equipment. He was never seen alive again. Emanuel's body was discovered four days later on the roof of a tavern.
Imagine 14th century Avignon, France where the Pope rules from his palace and the menfolk are almighty. You're a young girl living with your mother and grandmother. You've been given the name Solange; angel of the sun. You're family is part of the have-nots in the community so your mother entertains the men who visit from the tavern above your home. Your life is simple and you feel secure, that is until your mother dies during childbirth.
It's hard enough being a teenager and going through all the angst, hormones and drama that comes with that stage. Imagine being a 14-year-old young man who happens to have OCD on top of the everyday stress and strife of teenage life. The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B is Adam's story. His parents are divorced and his mother's collecting habits could easily land herself on an episode of Hoarders.
I've received a few requests for book suggestions to take away on holiday so I came up with a few great reads according to your mood or favourite genre. I hope these picks will please whether you're looking to grab something at the bookstore or feed your reader before you venture off on your vacay!
Have you ever wanted to disappear or live a different life? Leila feels this way. She's grown tired of her sheltered existence as an IT tester. All of her work and spare time is spent on-line. She discovers the Red Pill website and her life begins to change. The group gives her a sense of identity but the catch is it's not her own. Can she switch her digital life for something more exciting?
School's out for summer! Is your teen prepared for lazy days at the beach or those rainy days with nothing to do? Do these scenarios sound like the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good read? I certainly think so! I wanted to share a few books perfect for teens and young adults who are drawn to YA fiction so I decided to do a bit of social media crowdscourcing. My bookish friends came up with great suggestions that should keep you and/or your teen(s) entertained this summer. Read on to get the scoop on some YA must-reads!
A BEAUTIFUL HEIST is the first in a three-book series called THE AGENCY OF BURGLARY & THEFT by Kim Foster. You may recognize the author's name and yes, this is the same Kim Foster who makes the doctor's rounds in YMC with her health blog Wicked Health!
Have you been waiting for what seems likeforever for the new Bridget Jones adventure? If you’ve been Jonesing for Bridget then fret no more, because she’s baaaack and BRIDGET JONES is "MAD ABOUT THE BOY"! Read on to find out more.
Do you remember Christina Crawford’s memoir MOMMIE DEAREST and the dark movie that exposed Joan Crawford as a mother from Hell? Well, in the novella PRECISE, the character Kate could certainly relate to the daughter’s fate. Read on to learn more about this intense psychological drama and enter to win a digital copy.
Guest Blogger Tara Wagg Reviews PRECISE By Rebecca Berto
What comes to mind when you think of the erotica genre? The back section of a book store? A book that you read in secret or hide behind the privacy of an ereader? Well, banish those thoughts forever because erotica is becoming more mainstream. Read on to learn more about the new S.E.C.R.E.T erotica series that has its readers begging for more!
Jacob is a remarkable young man. He has a unique gift to share but his mother has also been a gift to him. Jacob's mother Kristine is the driving force behind his transformation from a child diagnosed with severe autism to a math and science prodigy at age 13. How did Kristine go from raising a child who experts deemed unreachable to celebrating and honing the skills of her son who is now considered a genius with an IQ higher than Einstein's?
Who's in charge in your household? Is it your kids? Is it your family pet? Is it your mother-in-law? All wrong answers!
What about you—the Mom? Are you the CEO of your home? Well, if your family knows what's good for them all in the long run, they will know Mom's the Boss!
