Travel the World with These Books With many countries on lockdown, numerous people are wondering when they will experience their next holiday or travel adventure. We don't have the answer to that question, but until such a time, you can do
If you're like me, a change in the weather signals a change in eating habits. Right about now, you're probably thinking about what you can cook that is satisfying without being too heavy. Now that we're all spending most of
The Star Side of Bird Hill begins as Avril battles depression and struggles to care for her daughters, Dionne and Phaedra, she makes the decision to send them to stay with her mother in Barbados for the summer. At the
The Confessions of Frannie Langton begins in 1826 at The Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court in London, England, where the trial of Frannie Langton plays out. Frannie, a Black slave girl, has been accused of murdering her Master, Mr.
White Spice exposes and examines the extent of the war on drugs being battled by law enforcement agencies across the world every day, even as I type these words. The islands of the Caribbean are an easy target with miles
The Sense of an Ending is an intense and moving novel that follows the life of Tony Webster. It is not safe to assume that every Man Booker Prize winner will be to your taste. I have tried a few
A successful work of fiction is one that introduces me to new concepts, ideals, or cultures that inspire me to dig deeper and explore the facts behind the fiction. The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani did precisely that. It has
We’re always hearing that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but what about the opening line? Is that enough to draw you in? Personally, I’m a sucker for “the hook”, the one-liner that doesn’t necessarily explain the story
When writing about books, travel, or food, I am often asked, “What’s your favourite holiday destination?” or “What’s your favourite restaurant?” or “What’s your favourite book?”. The first two vary depending on where I am in my life and the
I love to read in social spaces and what better combination than a book, a coffee, and a sweet treat? Balzac’s is my favourite coffee house in Canada; each location, chosen for its historic significance, reflects the neighbourhood in