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Rhea Tregebov

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Rhea Tregebov is the acclaimed author of eight collections of poetry. Her most recent, Talking to Strangers, won the 2024 Canadian Jewish Literary Award for poetry and was long-listed for the Al Eurithe Purdy Poetry prize. In addition to her poetry, she has published two novels, Rue des Rosiers (2019) and The Knife Sharpener’s Bell (2009). She is also the author of five popular children’s picture books including The Big Storm and What-If Sara, which are set in Winnipeg. She has edited ten anthologies of essays, poetry and fiction, most recently Arguing with the Storm. Her work has received a number of literary prizes, including the Tiny Torgi award (for The Big Storm) as well as the Pat Lowther Award, Prairie Schooner Readers’ Choice Award, ...more

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Rhea Tregebov Because I write in a variety of genres, I can move from one to another to try to shake off any block. I just spent part of last work working on poetry…moreBecause I write in a variety of genres, I can move from one to another to try to shake off any block. I just spent part of last work working on poetry in part to take a break from the novel I'm currently working on.

I also like to read good books to remind me of how much a book can accomplish. These can be inspiring new books (like Caught by Lisa Moore, Sweetland by Michael Crummey, and All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews), or books that have been in important to me in my life but which I may not have read in a decade or more (Austen, Woolf, Mann, Joyce).(less)
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The Knife Sharpener's Bell

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Rue des Rosiers

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Arguing with the Storm: Sto...

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All Souls'

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Talking to Strangers

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The Strength of Materials

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(alive): Poems New And Sele...

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We have a few hours until the giveaway is over, but I wanted to thank in advance all those who entered. When I set up the dates, which were meant to be in proximity to All Souls' Day (Nov 2), I didn't realize the date was coinciding with the American election. I will be glued to my tv through the evening, but look forward to putting the winners' copies in the mail.

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I'm so fond of McEwan's writing and premise of a dystopia that is realistic was very interesting. However the narrow focus of academics and their woes didn't fully engage my sympathies, despite being an emeritus academic myself! ...more
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Did not enjoy this read. Too much plot not enough character. Theology was uninteresting.
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Rhea Tregebov I hope you enjoy it, Cindy. All the best, Rhea


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Cindy Hi, Rhea, thanks for the add. The Knife Sharpener's Bell just happens to be on my nightstand. I'll read it this winter.

Cindy


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