Before I get into this review I’m going to start off by admitting that I once worked for the publisher of this book, and that I consider the author a friend. However, I have a tendency to speak my mind and tell the truth, especially to my friends and especiallyContinue Reading
Rubbing Elbows: An Average Joe Brushes Fame I’m going to start this review by pointing out two facts. The first is that I’m reviewing the kindle edition of this book and not the paperback, so this review does not take into account production quality of the print edition. The secondContinue Reading
In 1942, crossing the Atlantic Ocean was a dangerous enough trip. There was a war on, and German submarines were a legitimate threat, known to patrol provincial and Canadian waters. Add in a bitter February winter storm, with the usual strong winds, and this was a perfect recipe for disaster.Continue Reading
If there is a sports fan in your life, who loves hockey and especially the Montreal Canadiens, here is a book that they will truly enjoy. Mathias Brunet authored a book, recounting the anecdotes from former Canadiens Equipment Manager Pierre Gervais, Au Coeur du Vestiaire, which translates from French asContinue Reading
Award winning author Helen C. Escott is at it again with her Masonic mystery series. This time it’s the Freemasons’ Most Worshipful Grand Master who has met with foul play, and Constabulary Insp. Nicholas Myra and Cst. Donna Whiffen are on the hunt for a murderer. Much like Dan Brown’sContinue Reading
Emma Da Silva’s 2020 self-published novel, The Path that Led Me to You, is a romantic thriller that centres around a couple of young adults, Andrea Reid and James Kelly. Andrea grew up with a controlling mother, and although she was a good girl and eager to please, by theContinue Reading
Whit Fraser’s latest book is a work of historical fiction that begins by dropping two RCMP constables into a desolate, isolated Arctic outpost. These are battle hardened Mounties, war veterans, but even with Inuit guides to assist them, they are outmatched by the relentless climate and the wildlife, such asContinue Reading
Sweater, written and illustrated by Newfoundland author Emily Hepditch, is both fun and inspirational. The relationship between a grandparent and their grandchildren is an important one. This book is about such a relationship. It is about the importance of grandparents in your family tree. It inspires you to tell yourContinue Reading
White Picket Monsters. This true story about a young girl growing up in horror, sexual abuse and violence is not for the faint hearted reader, but it is one worth reading for those who can tolerate such terrible truths. Beverly is a survivor, with a lot of inner strength andContinue Reading
This is a rhyming picture book from Newfoundland and Labrador that encompasses Newfoundland vocabulary, bruddy, cleaves, connors, sculpin, etcetera. This tall tale takes Kimmy and Mike from Belloram to the Caribbean Shore. Kimmy and Mike are asked by their mother to take their punt and fish for “something for theContinue Reading