YA Series Round Up
The beautiful thing about Young Adult Fiction (YA) is that there are so many series just waiting to be read. If you think about it, the possibilities are just about limitless. Sometimes, I don’t know what’s better, binging a new
Reviews
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi (256 pages)
Two years after September 11th, 17-year-old Shadi is still dealing with the fallout of the terrorist attack that shook the world. She may be American, but most people don’t see her that way because of her traditional Iranian dress, the
Nourish by Reshma Shah and Brenda Davis (432 pages)
Creating a balanced and nourishing diet can often be challenging. Given our hectic lifestyles, there’s often limited time to plan a weekly menu. Add to that the increasing number of fast-food outlets popping up along every street, it can sometimes
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le (416 pages)
Bao Nguyen is steady and strong, but, in his own words, not particularly interesting. His grades are average and his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents’ pho restaurant, and even there, he’s not his parents’ favourite employee. Linh
Occasionally Eggs by Alexandra Daum (275 pages)
I was attracted to Occasionally Eggs by its cover, so simple in design and so effective in drawing me in that I imagined sitting down at that table and devouring that bowl of spring green soup. I was also attracted
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl (288 pages)
Save Me the Plums is a memoir that chronicles Ruth Reichl’s career ascent from restaurant critic for The New York Times to editor-in-chief of the now-defunct food magazine Gourmet. Reichl writes with candour and humility about her journey into what
Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard (496 pages)
Even though Corayne an-Amarat lives by the sea, far away from the center of the realm, she can feel something sinister in the air. She’s spent her entire life seeking adventure, not surprisingly, as the daughter of a pirate captain.
Five Gift Ideas for Bookworm Moms
What could possibly be better than books? Trick question. Nothing. But what comes close? Gifts, accessories and tools that help make reading easier and even more enjoyable. In this list, we’re featuring some unique and accessible gift ideas for the
Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe (336 pages)
Henri Haltiwanger is a star debater and a popular student at the prestigious FATE academy in New York City. He’s also a trusted dog walker for his wealthy neighbours, and dreams of attending Columbia University in the fall. While he
Nordic Noir: Thrills, Chills, and Slow Burns!
Nordic Noir, a subgenre to thrillers, combines elements of suspense, mystery, and crime procedurals against a dark and gritty landscape. They are complemented by slow smouldering plots and rich character development.