Review: The Racketeer
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a Grisham novel. I was an early fan but he lost me when he evolved into a non-legal-affairs writer. …
Review: The Racketeer Read More »
Reviews
From London to Chicago
It’s incredible how time slips away and before you know it a year has gone by between visits with two of your favourite people. That’s where hubby and I found ourselves when BFF Erin and AFL (amazing friend for life) Rob floated the idea of the two of us coming up for a weekend to see Chicago at Casino Rama. …
From London to Chicago Read More »
Review: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield
When Chris Hadfield returned from serving as Commander of the International Space Station he could have taken any job in Canada that he wanted. He is so popular, respected and admired that he holds us in the palm of his hands. …
Review: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris HadfieldRead More »
Review: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield Read More »
My First Poor Decision of 2014
After the delightful story I reviewed yesterday I ignored my own best judgment and downloaded a book I hoped beyond reason would be funny. Alas, it was not! Â …
My First Poor Decision of 2014 Read More »
Novel Way to Start the New Year
Someone, somewhere recommended this Swedish-to-English novel and I’m so glad I picked it up.  The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared keeps only surnames and place names in its original Swedish and the story isn’t lost in translation. It’s funny, smart and at times, laugh out loud funny. …
Novel Way to Start the New Year Read More »
Review: My Mother was Nuts by Penny Marshall
Admittedly, I’m a sucker for dishy, insider stories from those who have made their living in some form of popular entertainment. …
Review: My Mother was Nuts by Penny Marshall Read More »
Review: Ring of Fire (The Music of Johnny Cash)
The Grand Theatre’s new season has opened with a strum and a twang in homage to the music of Johnny Cash. …
Review: Ring of Fire (The Music of Johnny Cash) Read More »
Venus Rising Reviews
One of the most gratifying aspects of writing is getting feedback from readers. Whether it’s this blog or my House Proud column or a book, the fact that something I did compelled someone to take the time to communicate with me is something I will never take for granted.
…
Venus Rising Reviews Read More »
Review: The Fridgularity by Mark Rayner
I’m really torn about this review.  They say film critics are failed film students.  Well I wouldn’t call myself failed but I do know how hard it is to write fiction. …
Review: The Fridgularity by Mark Rayner Read More »
Bully
My brother suggested I watch a documentary titled Bully. Â “You’ll blog about it”, he said. Â So here I am, proving my brother right. A few decades ago that would have been unthinkable! Â …
Review: The Truth about Dandelions by Hayley Linfield
The best novelists make their writing seem effortless. When you read their stories you don’t even think about the writing and that’s tough for a fellow writer to do.  But Hayley Linfield has accomplished this with her debut novel, The Truth about Dandelions. …
Review: The Truth about Dandelions by Hayley LinfieldRead More »
Review: The Truth about Dandelions by Hayley Linfield Read More »