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This was a pan for me because of the lack of images (Libby never has the accompanying images etc…) things got easily confusing. I look forward to finding more Anishinaabeg stories.

🎄: 30

Enjoyable listen as an epilogue to the story begun in Moon of the Crusted Snow. This duology is not an action packed zombie type apocalyptic thriller, instead it is a description of a people reconnecting with the roots of their culture, one other, and nature “after the world goes dark.” I love how the collapse of civilization is largely a mystery and what few details emerge are fuzzy, but uncomfortably ordinary & and thus rather realistic.

And now, some sticky toffee apple cake with my daily short story. ANCESTOR APPROVED is a great anthology so far. It‘s full of emotional truths and I love all the little connections between the stories as these kids (& one dog) converge on the powwow.

The cake recipe is available on the Food Network‘s website. They bill it as the best ever, and they ain‘t wrong. I ate it off my hummingbird plate designed by Coast Salish artist Maynard Johnny Jr.

I decided to squeeze in 1 more book for #foodandlit this month. This novella is based on the true story of Chanie Wenjack, a Native American boy who was taken from his family to one of Ontario‘s residential schools in the 1960s. The story alternates chapters between Chanie, who runs away from school with 2 friends, & various animals who watch over Chanie on his journey in the freezing winter. A heartbreaking story that will stick with you. 5⭐️

I‘m so happy Rice wrote this follow up to Moon of the Crusted Snow. This one wasn‘t as good as the first, but it was a satisfying follow up. The audiobook had the same excellent narrator as well. #FoodAndLit #Canada

@Mitch I saw you had read Moon of the Crusted Snow and wondered if you had read this one? I have it but have not read it yet. Also are you planning to read The Serviceberry?

4.5⭐️/5⭐️

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Casey and I are back together for a teeny, tiny bit! He helped me finish LAUGHING WITH THE TRICKSTER over breakfast. It was my first Tomson Highway (yeah, I know; lamentable gap) and it definitely won‘t be my last. He‘s got an interesting perspective indeed.