Call It What You Want by Brigid Kemmerer (384 pages)
I am a quick reader; I often devour books in one sitting. But Brigid Kemmerer’s Call It What You Want made me slow down and savour. This novel juggles many elements and does so masterfully.
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I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest (272 pages)
Chloe Pierce wants more than anything to attend Avery Johnson’s dance conservatory in NYC during her senior year. Her mom’s not a fan of the idea, but is also leaving town for a well-deserved vacation. So Chloe decides to head
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
I love to read in social spaces and what better combination than a book, a coffee, and a sweet treat? Balzac’s is my favourite coffee house in Canada; each location, chosen for its historic significance, reflects the neighbourhood in
In Conversation With Michelle Obama
On Tuesday, a few of our Brookies had the great privilege of attending ‘In Conversation with Michelle Obama’ presented by Elevate Tech Fest. Since we devoured her incredible best-selling memoir, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear her
Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (473 pages)
Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, the duo behind the wildly popular The Illuminae Files, are back again for this story about a motley crew of graduating cadets who must make tough decisions regarding the girl they just rescued. This story has
Technically, You Started It by Lana Wood Johnson (384 pages)
When one of her classmates, Martin Nathaniel Munroe II, texts her about homework, Haley thinks she knows who she’s talking to. But there are two Martins with the same name in Haley’s class (it’s a long story, which thankfully, the
3 of the Top Brunch Spots in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is on the foodie map thanks to Rene Redzepi’s gastronomic restaurant Noma, but you don’t need shiny stars to serve amazing food. Here are a few of my favourite hygge* brunch spots from when I lived in the city:
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio (373 pages)
Even just a few pages in, I knew that I was going to love this novel. Our main character Shane is preparing to study abroad in London and is looking forward to making new friends and taking chances. We quickly
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (496 pages)
In Washington, DC, Harper is a high school senior whose mother is dying of cancer and whose brother is working to pay off their father’s debt. But when she intervenes with an oddly-dressed man trying to kidnap someone, she’s suddenly
The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey (208 pages)
I love the month of September. Even though it’s been years since I started a new school year, I can still feel the energy of excitement, anticipation, and learning new things. If you’re dedicated to lifelong learning, not attending school