After reading a few lighthearted, realistic YA novels, I was excited to dive back into a fantasy. What I did not expect was to find a story that I would dive into so deeply. Emily A. Duncanβs Wicked Saints begins
In Love You So Mochi appeared in my life right around the same time I discovered ice cream mochi at my local grocery store, and after trying the dessert (in multiple flavours!) I knew I had to read the
As a YA enthusiast, I come across many books dealing with mental illness. Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton feels like a breath of fresh air with its endearing characters and relatively positive portrayal of paranoid schizophrenia.
Canada. A nation built by immigrants who arrived in search of a better life. This story of hope, longing, and fulfillment, is the story of so many. And while many of these stories end successfully, for brothers Michael and Francis
Novaβs New England town isnβt like other small townsβthereβs an enchanted forest and a bookshop run by witches. As the granddaughter of those witches, Nova spends her nights investigating supernatural occurrences. So when there are reports of weird lights in
When writing about books, travel, or food, I am often asked, βWhatβs your favourite holiday destination?β or βWhatβs your favourite restaurant?β or βWhatβs your favourite book?β. The first two vary depending on where I am in my life and the
I am a quick reader; I often devour books in one sitting. But Brigid Kemmererβs Call It What You Want made me slow down and savour. This novel juggles many elements and does so masterfully.
Chloe Pierce wants more than anything to attend Avery Johnsonβs dance conservatory in NYC during her senior year. Her momβs not a fan of the idea, but is also leaving town for a well-deserved vacation. So Chloe decides to head
I love to read in social spaces and what better combination than a book, a coffee, and a sweet treat? Balzacβs is my favourite coffee house in Canada; each location, chosen for its historic significance, reflects the neighbourhood in
On Tuesday, a few of our Brookies had the great privilege of attending βIn Conversation with Michelle Obamaβ presented by Elevate Tech Fest. Since we devoured her incredible best-selling memoir, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear her