The Journal
Nordic Noir: Thrills, Chills, and Slow Burns!
0 CommentsNordic Noir, a subgenre to thrillers, combines elements of suspense, mystery, and crime procedurals against a dark and gritty landscape. They are complemented b
Natural Killer by Harriet Alida Lye (288 pages)
Can you imagine being diagnosed with a condition so rare and aggressive that there are no known survivors? That is the situation that Harriet, a 15-year-old sch
Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophia Jouhanneau (320 Pages)
Seventeen-year-old Mia Jennrow lands a spot in an elite ballet program in the beautiful city of Paris, France and she is one step closer to achieving her dreams
The Five Best Adult Book Series
There are so many things to love about a book series...cliffhangers, crazy arcs, multi-generational storylines, and even the odd bit of time travel. Readin
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (384 pages)
Barkley Cove, a small town in North Carolina, has been haunted by the “Marsh Girl” for a very long time. At least that’s what people claim. While you may
Namesake by Adrienne Young (368 pages)
First of all, if you haven’t read Fable, tread carefully! This review contains some spoilers of the first novel. Also, check out our review of Fable by Britta
Talking About Fertility with Author Mary Wong
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mary Wong in March. We had an enlightening conversation about fertility, overcoming challenges and how Mary ended up on
Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore (528 pages)
There is a new land in the east, and the closest nation is Winterkeep, a place where telepathic foxes bond with humans and people fly through the sky in wondrou
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai (265 pages)
I first heard of Malala when she was transferred to the UK in October 2012. All I knew was that she was the girl flown from Pakistan to Birmingham for treatment
Hot YA Spring Releases You’ll Want to Get Your Hands On
We have made it to 2021, and now that the weather is finally warming up, it’s time to go out and grab some fantastic new titles to read on your back porch thi
Spring 2021: New Book Releases to Revitalize, Reinvigorate and Restore
2020 and 2021 thus far have been challenging for many across the globe. But brighter days are ahead with spring approaching. As the sun stays with us a little b
Have You Set Your 2021 Reading Challenge Yet? It’s Not Too Late
I think it's safe to say that 2020 was unlike any other year that I have ever experienced. The suffering has been unprecedented, with so many people across the
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna (432 pages)
As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Deka nervously anticipates the blood ceremony that will determine her future. If her blood is red, she can live a normal l
Our Community Member Series: Meet Lina
Community is more important than ever as we continue to figure out how to not just survive, but thrive together. Many of us are craving deeper bonds of fri
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon (384 pages)
Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been rivals throughout high school. They've clashed on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contes
Our Community Member Series: Meet Caitlin
Community is more important than ever as we continue to figure out how to not just survive, but thrive together. Many of us are craving deeper bonds of fri
Five Women-Owned Food Businesses in Canada
It’s no easy task narrowing down the list of the best, Black eateries to just five, but I’m happy to take on the challenge. Whether there's a great backs
Renegades Book #1 by Marissa Meyer (556 pages)
When dark forces begin infiltrating the world, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. All Maya wants to do is finish school and enjoy her summer vacation