Laurel’s Comments (group member since Apr 29, 2013)

Laurel’s comments from the Read Across Canada: A 2013 Challenge group.

Janice wrote: "Oooh - the author grew up in Tweed, ON. I'll have to ask my friend who also grew up there, if she knows her. It's not that big of a town."

Interesting. My sister has lived in Belleville for years. I am going to ask her if she has heard of Renee, too,

Continuing my challenge even though 2013 is over. Just finished , an excellent find for my Kindle through Book Bub. 4* - an exciting, tautly written mystery/thriller with all the action taking place in a small town called Albertstown. Terrible things are taking place in this little town, north of Timmons, Ontario. Miller's villain is one of the nastiest I have encountered in a while. Definitely worth reading.

I have 5 books left to read.

I just finished Gold Digger , set in Dawson, during the Klondike gold rush, circa 1898. I enjoyed it, and will read more of Vicki's work.
Here is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I have six books left to read.

Janice wrote: "While reading your review, I couldn't help but think about a real oilfield sabateur in Northwest Alberta.

Weibo Ludwig and his clan (a colony of close family and friends following their own partic..."
So glad you told me about this. I had not heard of this incident. A tragic story. Thank you, Janice.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... this is my review for my trip to Alberta, where I read Athabasca. I gave it two stars.

I have seven books left to read.

I have been in Alberta reading Athabasca. I gave it two stars. Here is my review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Does anyone in Canada have suggestions for resources for buying used books on-line, with free shipping-other than Chapters/Indigo & Amazon? I would appreciate any suggestions. Incidentally, I live in Ontario.thanks!

Welcome Cindy! I love the Muskoka area. I used to visit a cottage on Lake Muskoka across the lake, from Bala, in the '60's. I started reading novels there in a boathouse, perched over the shore. The books belonged to my aunt. She let me read whatever I wanted, and gave me my first copy of Gone With the Wind-so I have very fond memories of your neck of the woods. What other challenges are you doing!? I am in a few, too-thought we might have some in common. You will meet lots of great people on here, and in many other groups.

Books left to be read for these provinces/terratories, to complete the challenge:

*Manitoba
*Quebec-owned already
*Nunavut
*Newfoundland & Labrador
*Northwest Territories

Jack Batten is an author and writes the "Who dun it ?" Column for the Toronto Star, which appears very other Sunday.

Crang Plays The Ace: A Mystery / By Jack BattenTake FiveOscar Peterson: The Man and His JazzThe War to End All Wars: The Story of World War I

Melissa wrote: "I've heard Louise Penny is good, but haven't gotten around to reading her books."

She is. Excellent! But you should read them in order. Each book builds on the next, with interlocking parts that help you appreciate the relationships among the character.

Melissa wrote: "I've heard Louise Penny is good, but haven't gotten around to reading her books."

She is. Excellent! But you should read them in order. Each book builds on the next, with interlocking parts that help you appreciate the relationships a,nog he characters.

I just left P.E.I. and have moved on to Quebec to read by Louise Penny.

Time to visit Quebec with by Louise Penny. I really enjoy her Inspector Gamache mysteries. This is #7 in the series.

Here is my review for The Glass Coffin, which I read for Saskatchewan.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/...

Here is my review for No Great Mischief. I used it for Nova Scotia.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/....

http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/.... Here is my review for . I used it for New Brunswick.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/... here is my review for April Fool.

I just finished Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables, to compete my visit to Prince Edward Island. Here is my short review:

I just finished Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I hadn't read it for about fifty years, so my perspective is drastically different. I remember laughing at all the scrapes Anne got herself into, and thinking Marilla was kind of mean. What I didn't recognize nor appreciate was the droll humour, usually found in Marilla's conversations with Anne. Additionally, adding the perspective of being a parent and grandparent radically increased my appreciation for the depth of feelings that Anne, Marilla, Matthew developed for each other. This was a joy to read, as part of my Cross Canada Challnge and visit to P.E.I.. . I will definitely find time to read the rest, and continue to enjoy the different perspective that reading them again, so many years letter, provides.

I just finished Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables, to compete my visit to Prince Edward Island. Here is my short review:

I just finished Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I hadn't read it for about fifty years, so my perspective is drastically different. I remember laughing at all the scrapes Anne got herself into, and thinking Marilla was kind of mean. What I didn't recognize nor appreciate was the droll humour, usually found in Marilla's conversations with Anne. Additionally, adding the perspective of being a parent and grandparent radically increased my appreciation for the depth of feelings that Anne, Marilla, Matthew developed for each other. This was a joy to read, as part of my Cross Canada Challnge and visit to P.E.I.. . I will definitely find time to read the rest, and continue to enjoy the different perspective that reading them again, so many years letter, provides.