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Adventures in Solitude by Grant Lawrence (book review)

Grant Lawrence recounts his childhood memories and family’s history at their Cabin in Desolation Sound. Mixed in are historical accounts from Captain George Vancouver, who gave the area its name, and tales of adventure and tragedy of the pioneers and European settlers to the area. Entertaining, witty, and revealing, Grant is able to reflect on his own personal experiences as well as his reaction to others’. Part memoir, part autobiography, and part storytelling, Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories mixes the Lawrence family’s story with stories of the area, showing that you Continue Reading »

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BC Book Prizes announce 2012 finalists

Today marks two annual occasions: International Women’s Day and the finalist announcement for the BC Book Prizes. I worked for three years with the company that produces the BC Book Prizes, so I have a soft spot in my heart for the awards. But honestly, it is much more than that: I am passionate about reading local authors, supporting our local bookstores and writers, and spreading the joy of reading. I am thrilled that the nominee list includes Beggar’s Garden by Michael Christie, and Frances Greenslade’s Shelter (whom I heard read at Incite). Carmen Aguirre’s Something Fierce is also nominated, Continue Reading »

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Tangles by Sarah Leavitt (graphic novel review)

Tangles: A Story about Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me is a graphic novel by Vancouver author and artist, Sarah Leavitt. As the subtitle indicates, it’s the powerful and emotional (true) story of Midge Leavitt’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the effect on their family — specifically Sarah herself. Tangles is a memoir of Sarah’s experience and I think it is an important story to tell; while Alzheimer’s is undoubtedly difficult for the person living with the disease, it is equally hard on their family. Tangles was a finalist for the 2010 Writers’ Trust of Canada Non-fiction Prize (the first graphic narrative Continue Reading »

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