As many dreams do, this book starts with the Bex, the main character, arriving in Hollywood with her future before her. She’s come not only with a dream, but with a summer internship in a TV writer’s room. When the
The worst thing about a great book is that it ends. An intrinsic sadness sets in as I turn the last few pages. Intimate connections to people, places, and circumstances are over and I’m left wanting more. Typically the next
Have you always been fascinated by the libraries in the Harry Potter and The Magicians series? Then look no further than Margaret Rogerson’s sophomore novel, Sorcery of Thorns. This novel has it all: a relatable protagonist, anthropomorphized library books, and
It started with a bra–or, more specifically, lack thereof. Lori Lansens was in eighth grade when a nun at her Catholic school pulled her and her friend aside and shamed them for “tempting the boys” with their braless chests. They
There’s magic in Emoni Santiago’s cooking — she makes people feel with her food. Combining ingredients to make an amazing dish comes naturally to her. But while she dreams of being a chef, she knows pursuing it isn’t practical, at
I am often attracted to the cover of a book, and if the synopsis is also appealing I will usually buy it. Lured in by the creative artwork, the colours, or even the simplicity, I have read some amazing books
Robyn Harding is a Vancouver-based writer and filmmaker whose array of work has made its mark throughout the world. As an author, her books have hit the bestseller’s lists in Canada, the US, and the UK. As a screenwriter and
There is a food explosion going on out there and if you’ve missed it, you must have been buried under your duvet for the winter. From the trained chefs to home cooks and celebrities, it seems that almost everybody has
I don’t know about you, but I love a good life hack. Core a strawberry using a straw? I’ve done that. Serve condiments in a muffin tin? Genius! Use a clean ketchup bottle to squeeze the right amount of pancake
Many of us join a book club with the objective of meeting people, reading more books and possibly diversifying the type of books we read. For some people, reading 10-12 books a year as part of a book club may