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BooknBrunch Pairings to Create the Ultimate Weekend Brunch Experience
0 CommentsI've been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. Some of my strongest childhood memories are reading books at school and visiting the local library with
The Big Bang Theory by Jessica Radloff (496 pages)
An Ultimate Celebration of an Iconic Show, The Big Bang Theory For 12 years, The Big Bang Theory dominated the airwaves, winning a multitude of awards. Now, for
Trauma, Bipolar, and the Restorative Power of Writing
Amelia Zachry is many things. She’s a mom of two girls, a wife, a writer, and an advocate. Most importantly, she is someone who has gone through hell and back
Magical Spirits, Folklore and the Joy of Adventure
As someone who has rediscovered the joy of reading middle grade novels lately, I was excited to find another selection to add to my TBR list - Caris Avendaño C
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin (384 pages)
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
Five Tips For Setting Your 2023 Reading Challenge
If you haven’t already set your 2023 reading challenge, here’s some hints and tips for creating one that’s both inspiring and achievable.
Year in Review: Top 5 YA Reads of 2022
This year has been a wild one for me and as I’m headed into the last week of 2022, I’m even busier. But something I made time to do all year was read. Wheth
Celebrating The Holidays Norwegian Style; Romjul
For those who celebrate Christmas, you’ve probably already experienced the lull between December 26th and welcoming in the new year. Often referred to as
Queen Of The Tiles by Hanna Alkaf (320 pages)
For Najwa Bakri, Scrabble is her life and her entire world. When her best friend, Trina Low, dies at a major Scrabble competition, Najwa’s entire world falls
Traditional Holiday Decorations That You Can Make At Home
Usually, at this time of year, I’m preparing to write a blog post about festive nibbles and sweet treats you can make and enjoy over the holiday season. Howev
Holiday Gifts for the Bookish Friends In Your Life
What should you buy for friends who enjoy reading? A book, right? While that’s the logical answer, it begs us to consider whether we actually know what th
Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell (288 pages)
Adele’s early years were spent in the dance halls of Paris with her beloved Maman. But eventually, Mr. Rochester, her presumed father, comes to take her to hi
Holiday Gifts For the Food Friends in Your Life
The holiday season means that friends and family gather around the dinner table to enjoy a home cooked meal from one of their favourite chefs. Food is the simpl
As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (400 pages)
As a college student, Salama was in the midst of fulfilling her dreams of becoming a pharmacist when war broke out in Syria. Her life is put on hold as she volu
Children of Ragnarok by Cinda Williams Chima (557 pages)
Eiric Halvorsen is lucky. His family is still thriving, even in a dangerous world without magic, both after effects of Ragnarok. He spends his time helping on t
Happy Thanksgiving: Family Favourite Recipes Passed Down to You
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 fa
What It’s Like to Volunteer (and Attend) a Book Festival
’ve lived in Portland, Oregon for almost three decades now and have never thought of this city as a literary-minded community. Sure, we have Tin House, the Or
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng (335 pages)
From the author of Little Fires Everywhere comes a taunt and suspenseful tale about a loving mother and the child she leaves behind. Twelve-year-old Bird G