Fable by Adrienne Young (357 Pages)
Four years ago, Fable watched her mother drown at sea, and then her father left her on a dangerous island full of thieves. Fueled by her need to get off the island and demand a place in her powerful father’s
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My Top Five Picks for Self-Care for the Young at Heart
I just read my round-up of young adult titles from 2019, what I described as a “wild ride.” With 2020 in my rearview now, I can’t even compare the two. While I’ve been lucky enough to have been healthy throughout
Check Out These Vegan-Friendly Cookbooks to Help you Through Veganuary
Many people at this time of year, inspired by campaigns such as Veganuary and Meat Free Monday, decide to reduce their meat consumption, and if you're new to a meat-free diet, it can be a challenge to come up with exciting and nutritious
Hosting Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual meetings have been around and utilized in business and organizations long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into our homes to work or connect online. And it’s just in 2020 that the general population logged into the world of
2021 Canada Reads Longlist
One thing we all needed during 2020 was an escape; a way to travel and remain connected without leaving our homes. The best way to do that? Books, books and more books! Books offer a sense of safety, allow us
The Best Books to Hibernate With in 2021
The holidays are over but winter is still in full swing, and most of us are spending more time indoors than ever before. Thankfully, there are lots of great reads to keep us entertained as we welcome a new year. We’ve
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (432 pages)
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. She attends a school her father pays for, and loves to visit the beach, but recent trips have been plagued by a neighbourhood man who
5 Self-Care Hobbies and Essential Books to Guide You Through Them
Happy New Year! Congratulations on surviving the last 365 days. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that taking time to care for yourself is not just beneficial - but necessary - for our wellbeing. There are many things you can
Finding Normalcy in Reading: Top 5 YA Novels of 2020
Finding Normalcy in Reading: Top 5 YA Novels of 2020 We can all agree that 2020 was a challenging year filled with things we’d like to forget. I personally found a lot of solace in a lot of the books I
Quick and Easy Party Recipes for a Virtual Holiday Party
Things are a little different this year when it comes to social gatherings. I have put together some quick and easy recipes that can be made and shared virtually with family and friends this year. In previous years with social