It's taken me a very long time to get used to reading graphic novels. Truth be told, I’m still not totally comfortable with them. There are so many visuals demanding my attention — thought bubbles panels and bright colours. Reading graphic novels definitely tests my traditional linear reading brain! And...
When I think about books I would recommend to my younger self, I am a little afraid my younger self would hate them or (worse yet!) not understand them. There are a couple of books I have reread over the years, and each time I have understood them a little...
A few beads of sweat appeared on my forehead as I saw the note in my calendar to start working on this blog post. It might have been the summer heat, but it could have also been a fear on not actually having read any books that fit this category....
History has always been one of my favourite subjects since high school. It was there that I had a passionate history teacher who brought the subject to life. Even after graduating, my interest never waned, and I continued to read books on the subject. When I travel, I always research...
I enjoy a good mystery, but I don't typically read mystery novels. While I like piecing together the clues, I'd rather not read about murder and other forms of violence. I especially don't need the gory details or the insight into a serial killer's thoughts and motivations. I'm always on...
Multiple timelines in books keep things interesting, and I have to say I really enjoy them — especially in thrillers. It is such a great writing tool. If used well, it allows the author to add more layers, elaborate on backstories and flesh out characters. Sure, it can get confusing...
I have a soft spot for books set in Atlantic Canada because it's where I lived for the first 20 or so years of my life. By the age of 6, I'd lived in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. (I'm sorry but it feels weird to say I lived...
Sometimes we all need a little reassurance and comfort. Something to help us escape our everyday lives for a little while. Or to remind us that there are still good things in the world. Even our regular, go-to book genres might feel a little too heavy sometimes. If you're someone...
The lights go down, the curtains go up and then magic begins... Who hasn't attended a play or movie and found themselves at the end savouring particularly juicy moments of taut dialogue, hilarious one-liners or the majesty of a memorable speech? The great news is that we don't have to...
Honestly, I think I'm the wrong person to write about this category. Lately, I'm not finding much in the world to be optimistic about, and the books I read tend to be on the darker side. As such, my interpretation of this category may not be yours. There are lots...