April Sawicki is no stranger to being alone and fending for herself. At 16, she lives on the outskirts of a small town in a motorhome. Her father hardly bothers to visit since starting over with a new girlfriend and
The older I get, I find that family dinners have become what I most look forward to about any holiday. It’s no surprise then that Thanksgiving is one of my favourites—second only to Christmas Eve.
It’s that time of year again when reading a frightening book feels especially right, sitting snuggled under blankets beside my spooky Halloween decor. Glittery orange and black spiders crawl across my fireplace mantel and a jagged tooth jack-o-lantern is lit
The other day I was sitting with a friend and I asked her a hypothetical question about what age she’d return to if she could relive just a day or week from that time. It surprised me to hear her
Without fail, August rolls around and I catch myself wondering where my summer has gone. Wasn’t I just pulling out my shorts to wear on the first 20-degree day? Inevitably, panic sets in and I catch myself running through my
Whether you’re flying cross country to see family and friends or heading out on an international trip, these five reads make a perfect carry-on! Not too lengthy or plot-heavy, the books on this list are easy to jump back into
There’s nothing quite like summer in Michigan! From boating on the Great Lakes or spending weekends “up north”, Michiganders will find just about any excuse to spend their summer days outdoors. If you’re looking to get the most out of
If you’re looking for a special way to honor your dad this Father’s Day, treat him to a yummy meal and a good read. No matter your dad’s favourite meal of the day, you can pair home cooking with an
What better way for book lovers to celebrate Pride Month than to show love to our favourite LGBTQIA+ authors? This June, be intentional about adding books by LGBTQIA+ authors to your to-be-read list. Whether you prefer a gritty and raw
At some point in this social media age, Earth Day became a day for everyone to share their favourite travel photo on Instagram. As beautiful as the pictures may be, posting them is not one of the many big or