CanadianContent discussion

welcome to August... it is hard to believe that July is over!!

what are you reading? What is next?

From a CanLit perspective, I've been reading and enjoying Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood I also plan to read American War by Omar El Akkad

Two new Canadian authored books dropped into my greedy little hands the last two days; The Strangers by Katherena Vermette & Secret Sky by J.P. McLean

Hi Bill - I have had a signed copy of Book of Lives that I still need to get to. I have enjoyed by El Akkad and Vermette since they had books on Canada Reads.

I finished The Memory Library (meh) that a colleague leant... I do like books about books BUT this one was extra light. I also finished Wildwood (one of our members)... I LOVED the characters... strong and resilient women and Canadian history... a great combination!! I am truly not sure why it took me so long to read this one!

I'm currently buddy-reading through Empire of Shadows with a friend.

For Canadian fiction this month, I'm hoping to read The Spirit of Scatarie or maybe The Deal.

I also need to get back into actually reading non-fiction again. I have a couple started that I need to wrap up.

Wildwood is on my list of books to eventually read! Good to hear that it was great.

My first book of August. I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't realize that Monica Hughes, the author of the book, Invitation to the Game, was English / Canadian, living to the end of her life in Edmonton. Excellent YA / Sci Fi story, 4.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished the Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon. It's described as cosy sci-fi which I didn't know existed until now. It was an entertaining read I would have rated 3.75 but had to round up to 4 for Goodreads.

American War was excellent. I still think about it sometimes.

Mel wrote: "I just finished the Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon. It's described as cosy sci-fi which I didn't know existed until now. It was an entertaining read I would have rated 3.75 but..."

I recently bought small appliances and am looking forward to starting it.

My review of Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood 4.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...