Category: CANADIAN
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70th read: DUCKS; Two Years in the Oil Sands
I’ve wanted this book for so long, but always deemed it too expensive… …until now. Finally decided I deserve it. I’ve been working so hard lately. Here’s a few book-ish things I’m proud of myself for accomplishing in 2023 so far: TITLE: DUCKS Two Years in the Oil Sands AUTHOR: Kate Beaton Released: 2022 Format:…
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45th read: Kim’s Convenience
This is my first re-read in a long time. I read Kim’s Convenience in 2016 (before watching the TV show). I came into it with a bias against Canadian Literature & hit a certain barrier of understanding. I wanted to see what a difference 7 years might bring. TITLE: Kim’s Convenience AUTHOR: Ins Choi Released:…
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26th read: 38 kilomètres
Well, that was adorable (in the best way possible)! J’ai lu plusieurs récits de Patrick Senécal (Le Passager, Les septs jours du talion, 5150: Rue des Ormes, Hell.com, Aliss, Par effraction), mais ils étaient tous dans le genre horreur. Je n’avais jamais constaté qu’il avait écrit cette courte histoire autobiographique. (I’ve read many books from…
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20th read: The Orenda (Bird Family Trilogy)
I’m so happy I read this. It was ones of my favourites so far in 2023. I often listen to audiobooks on 1.5X speed, but not this one. I wished to read nothing else but The Orenda all week. I read it slowly, savouring every scene. TITLE: The Orenda AUTHOR: Joseph Boyden Released: 2013 Format:…
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19th read: The Stone Canoe: Two Lost Mi’kmaq Texts
This week, someone told me she dislike books that feel like homework. I’m the complete opposite: I purposely seek out these books. The more footnotes, the better. I’ve always been a bit of a masochist, preferring tough professors over easy ones. Sometimes, I choose wisdom/knowledge over simple delights. I read The Stone Canoe as though…
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18th read: All My Puny Sorrows
Tricky one. I almost grouped it with my flops, but I did enjoy some moments. I think it just came into my life at the wrong time. My main problems with this book are kind of personal. I could relate much more to Elf (the suicidal sister) than Yoli (the protagonist). This frustrated me beyond…
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16th read: If I Go Missing
I discovered this graphic novel just sitting on my shelf. I don’t remember when/where I acquired it and I don’t remember why/how I resisted reading it for so long. I’m just glad it was there. The mystery lends a certain extra magic. People often hang red dresses hanging on trees around the nearby campus. I’ll…
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11th read: Wenjack
Joseph Boyden visited my university in 2016. There, he spoke about this book and awakened my interest. I put it in the back of my mind for later, since heavy syllabi owned my waking hours. Controversy around the author that kept me from his works for some time, until one of my roommates (Hi Ryan!)…
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2nd read: The Quiet is Loud
Certain stories can only be appreciated when your mind is ready to receive them. The Quiet is Loud sat on my shelf for a couple years, but every attempt I made to read it left me frustrated & confused. I’m glad I persevered, because this time everything clicked. I found myself craving someone I could…
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