Being a member of a book club is an excellent excuse to escape everyday life where you have to deal with everything from toddler tantrums to tween drama time and teen tribulations. As a mom, I know this strategy first hand! As the host of both virtual and real life book clubs, I also know how important it is to mix things up and bring some variety to the book club table. A book club is the perfect opportunity to add some history, mystery, and romance to your reading list through historical fiction novels. Why not have your book club venture into this genre?
What is the one book to break barriers? That is the question host Wab Kinew posed for the 14th edition of CBC's Canada Reads aka Battle of the Books. This year Canada Reads is all about books that can change perspectives, challenge stereotypes, and illuminate issues.
The 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist was announced along with some exciting news about improved prizes! Yes, you heard that right Canadian authors and Can Lit fans! The big winner will now receive a whopping $100,000, up from $50,000, and the remaining finalists will receive a not too shabby $10,000, up from $5,000, which basically means bigger bucks to help celebrate and encourage our stellar Canadian authors!
THE BEAR is written by Canadian author Claire Cameron. The novel is a work of fiction but the details surrounding a real bear attack helped to form the idea for the story. THE BEAR is told in the voice of five year old Anna and takes place in Algonquin Park, Ontario.
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!
Different Kinds Of Special is a wonderful children's book that celebrates the differences that make us all unique. The delightful story shares a message of inclusion, acceptance, empathy, and friendship across differences. Donna Carol Koffman is a Canadian author and poet.
