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Five YA Picks to Celebrate World Teachers’ Day
0 CommentsWorld Teachers’ Day is celebrated each year to honor the commitment that teachers make to helping their students learn. Teachers don’t just teach their su
Brookie Event: The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais (400 pages)
I can’t believe it’s already spooky season! I’m not a massive fan of Halloween itself, but I do have an appreciation for the artistry and mystery of the s
The Story of Phyllis Webstad and Orange Shirt Day
In April 2013, Phyllis Webstad shared her orange shirt story for the very first time. Webstad, a third-generation residential school survivor from Stswecem’c
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo (536 pages)
When we last see Kaz Brekker and his crew in Six Of Crows, they had completed one of the biggest and most dangerous heists in Ketterdam history: the kidnapping
Art, Academia and the Thrill of Solving a Centuries Old Mystery
Certain professions are well known for the unequal and misogynistic treatment of women, but you may be surprised to find out that it also occurs in the art worl
Book Lovers by Emily Henry (384 Pages)
Emily Henry delivers a fun story that twists the bounds on a conventional romance story with a cutthroat heroine known as Nora Stephens. Nora Stephens is known
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (400 pages)
The Paper Palace is a Tender Yet Devastating Look at Family Secrets and Lifelong Friendships For years, Elle Bishop’s family has had a summer home on Cape Cod
The Night Shift by Natalka Burian (329 pages)
The Night Shift attracted me for a few reasons. Firstly, it takes place in New York, where I currently live, and I'm always up for some location spotting. Secon
Back to School Time: A Roundup of Meaningful Children’s Books
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 t
Long Weekend Reads for Labour Day
If you are anything like me, long weekends represent an opportunity to sink into a book. So it’s time for a long weekend of reading. The selections below ar
The Darkening by Sunya Mara (400 pages)
The eye of a cursed storm threatens their city, and their only hope lies with the daughter of failed rebels and a prince who doesn’t want his throne. Vesper V
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Coming to a Closing
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 da
Hello, Goodbye by Kate Stollenwerck (280 pages)
Hailey Rogers is certain her summer is ruined when her best friend is sent away to summer camp and her parents insist she helps out her grandmother Gigi a few d
How to Make Ice Cream with Recipe and Reference Cookbooks
You can make ice cream by hand, but if you plan to do it regularly, it's worth investing in an ice cream maker as it takes just 20-45 minutes to churn ice cream
International Youth Day: 5 Books About Real Life
First observed in 2000, International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations to draw attention to the issues–both societal and legal–that specifical
The Measure by Nikki Erlick (368 pages)
Overnight, mysterious boxes arrive on people’s doorsteps across the globe. The boxes, just six inches wide and three inches deep, contain a single piece of st
A Look At Glennon Doyle, Author Of Carry On, Warrior And Untamed
Experiencing menopause and turning 50 have been pivotal moments in my life. The downward spiral I have been in since those events has made me more aware of myse
The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (376 Pages)
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is at it again with this intense thriller about Avery Grambs, and how her bleak life changes in the blink of an eye. All Avery wants to do