The Journal
My Top Five Picks for Self-Care for the Young at Heart
0 CommentsI 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. Wh
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
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 connec
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 mor
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 rea
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,
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
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 fo
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 virtuall
Recommended for You by Laura Silverman (272 pages)
Shoshanna Greenberg loves working at Once Upon, her favourite local bookstore, even during the week before Christmas, when the mall is packed and some customers
The Five Best Black Eateries in Toronto
It’s no easy task narrowing down the list of the best, Black eateries to just five, but I’m happy to take on the challenge. Whether there's a great backs
YA Romances to Cozy Up with this Winter
One of my favourite winter activities is curling up with a good book. (Okay, fine, that’s one of my favourite activities any time of the year!) Winter is near
3 Simple and Delicious Recipes for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, and what better way than with food, family, and friends? Or maybe you’re planning some quiet time for yourself, a t
11 Independent Bookstores in Toronto to Support This Holiday Season
Whether you’ve already finished your holiday shopping or have yet to check that first item off your list, there’s never a bad time to support local business
Our Favourite Books to Gift Men for the Holidays
I always find shopping for the men in my life hard; they’re either extremely particular or have no idea what they want. The great thing about books is that th
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas (384 pages)
When children begin to go missing, the dark reminder of what happened to Wendy and her brothers starts to creep back into her life. Five years ago, Wendy and he
Learning to be a Mensch with Author Elisa Udaskin
Elisa Udaskin didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. Her very direct, linear career path as a global marketer in the corporate world for close to 20 ye
Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson (400 pages)
When Andra went into cryostasis, she expected to wake up with her family 100 years in the future. But in traumatizing fashion, Andra comes to in a strange world