I needed a bit of a break from adult reading and decided to pick up an old favourite. I'll probably just reread here and there on nights I want a break from whatever book I'm reading at the time. It's such an old copy that it is called Philosopher's Stone and has 1 wand printed twice in the school list. I've read this series so many times it's ridiculous but here I am about to reread again 😆
The #OhCanada book pick for our September/October read. All are welcome to join this bi-monthly read where we explore different Canadian authors and discuss at the end of the read.
Sorry for just a small post on this - August has been quite busy here.
Beautiful day for some outside reading in the backyard. It is almost sweater weather today and probably will be this evening. Starting the reread of the #OhCanada book. Will post a discussion post on August 31st.
pickA slower paced book set in a Scottish village about a woman who lost a son and has to deal with those emotions when a young boy washes up in a storm years later. While it was a slower paced book it still held a good pace to it and was an enjoyable read. The book makes you feel like you are in a 1900 coastal village. It is character driven and the main character became a bit annoying but after reading the ending it all comes together beautifully.
Sorry for the late post on the vote for the next book! Two different types of books by two authors. Please let me know which book you would prefer to read for the September/October read of #OhCanada . Moon of the Crusted Snow is the first of two books (so far) and Three Day Road is the first in a trilogy.
Anyone welcome to join in this easy going book club where we explore different Canadian authors every two months.
#BookClub #BuddyRead #Canada
#FridayNightReadingHour with my favourite snack - baguette, cheese and green olives. Also borrowing my kids Jurassic blanket for this reading session. My drink is on the nightstand 🤦♀️.
Hoping to finish this book soon...I've enjoyed it so far just haven't had much time for reading.
@mcctrish
Our eldest is at his last day of summer camp and our youngest decided that she'd like to spend the morning at the park before we go swimming this afternoon. So we picked up a lemonade for her and a dragonfruit drink for myself. Going to start the tagged book that I picked up from the library. Another book I know nothing about...I've read some great books this year by picking books I know nothing about so hopefully this is a good book too!
pickLots of trigger warnings in this book but I enjoyed it. Three generations of women from the same family and their stories. I enjoyed all three story lines equally. All three characters are strong and brave women. Just enough magical realism for me - maybe a bit too much in a certain part but in general it was a good mix of witch and real. It was a bit predictable but still good. Beautiful descriptive writing and I'll read more by this author.
It's raining on our last evening at the cottage so we are indoors for the night. Chicken and corn salad with baked potatoe and I'll be starting Weyward next. Couldn't decide what to read next so had our boy pick based on the covers. It'll be indoor smores and introducing the kids to The Sandlot tonight since it's supposed to rain all evening. I'm excited to read this book as I've had it on my shelf for a while.
pickA book I wish I read in the autumn with all the hearty food descriptions. A slow, descriptive story about a family of four - mom, dad and their twins. They navigate a year in their lives in this book. I enjoyed but needed to be in the mood for this type of story. The twist wasn't surprising to me and I'm not sure the ending fits the book. The book is character driven and the writing is pretty. I liked certain characters and couldn't stand others.
After a day spent in the water with the kiddos we have one tired girl who fell asleep on the couch and the boy is drawing and writing his comic book about Super Pig. Time to start another book and I went with another library book. Another book I just picked off the shelf knowing nothing about it. Sitting on the dock, with my feet in the water - and I can't wait to dive into this read.
pickSuch a good book. The majority of the book is spent with the main character and his family when he is a pre-teen and his uncle is sick. The events of that time deeply shape the main character. Based during the 80s in a small Canadian town that is full of hate of the unknown when it comes to HIV. It is a fairly quick read with good writing. The character all have their flaws which makes them relatable. The ending is perfect for the story.
Foggy morning on the lake. Book and iced coffee to wake up while the kids try their hand at fishing off the end of the dock. I picked up this book while browsing the shelves of the library and it's a new author to me. Main character returns to a small Canadian town where, in the 80s, he watched the prejudice and fear of HIV take over the town when he was younger. Looking forward to getting to read a bit of it before the day starts.
pickGood book about the BBC in the 1920s and the start of radio. Also a bit of an espionage book but I enjoyed learning about early BBC and the radio the most. To think the radio was scary for some is interesting to think about when looking at the technology we have today. This book had more dialog in it than I'm used to - but it suited the book well. Seems like it is slow moving but the years are passing by in the story. Overall I enjoyed the book.
The week at a cottage that I look forward to each year! I couldn't decide what I was in the mood for so I brought a few library books and a few off my shelves. I'll probably only have time to read one or two but at least I have options. I'll be finishing Radio Girls first.
#Cottage #Vacation
Now that we are in July, the next #OhCanada read has started - In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott. The first time we are exploring a memoir. This is a bi-monthly read so it will go until end of August. A few discussion points will be posted at the end for those who wish to participate. All are welcome to join in this easy going buddy read where we discover Canadian authors.
@litsyevents #BookClub #BuddyRead #Canada
We were supposed to be doing a Lilo and Stich movie night but our youngest decided she wasn't in the mood for a movie. So now our eldest and dad are watching one of the Jurassic Park movies, our youngest is playing with her paw patrol toys in her room and I get to sneak in some backyard reading with this book! Hoping I get to learn a bit about the history of BBC and the radio.
pickLoved this book! The writing is beautiful and transports you right into a beautiful story. I fell in love with many of the characters. I enjoyed the time the book spent in Cyprus the most and the book definitely spends more time in Cyprus at the back end. A quarter of the book or so is told from a Fig Tree's point of view and I loved it. It is true - the history that trees have seen, heard and sensed is everything. A top pick for me.
I don't think many read this book or that it was super popular with those who did - so just going to post one general discussion question for this #OhCanada book. Just general thoughts on the book and if you'd read this author again? Or whatever you want to discuss when it comes to this book :).
Continuing the tagged book while the kids play at the playground. Quite a hot day here so may not stay that long and get much reading in. Really enjoying this book so far!
Grabbed the tagged book from the library and started it. I'm really enjoying it so far. The writing is beautiful and I love how alive the Fig Tree is. I truly believe plants and trees are more intelligent than humans give them credit for! Still in the beginnings of the story so not exactly sure where it's heading but it's a good start.
#LibraryBook #FigTree #CoverLove
so-soDidn't love it but didn't hate it. It was the writing style that didn't connect with me - it didn't bring me into the story. The story was ok but rather mundane. Not much exciting happens throughout the book although there was potential to follow some storylines that would have brought more excitement into the book. It was ok - it was nice at times to be reading a slower story about a girl coming of age. The ending was fitting.
I don't usually take lunch when working from home but it is such a gorgeous day today that I'm going to take some outdoor reading time with a poutine today! The rain last night cut the humidity and there is a wonderful breeze. Nothing like reading to the sound of trees swaying!
I hope to finish this book this weekend.
#LunchTimeReading #OutdoorReading #Poutine #Wind
More reading time with the boy. Not sure how many times one can re-read the Dogman series but he loves them!
I've started reading Brooklyn. I don't love it so far but also don't hate it. I think it's the writing that isn't leaving me a huge fan as I'm enjoying the story so far. Still lots to read though so we'll see how the rest of the book goes.
In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott was picked in the vote as the #OhCanada July/August read. All are welcome in this bi-monthly read where we explore Canadian authors. Discussion questions are posted at the end of the second month for those who wish to participate.
I finished re-reading The Forgotten Home Child just like I started - with a Dragonfruit drink. It is a beautiful day for some backyard reading.
Just about two weeks until some discussion points are posted about the book for #OhCanada. I do hope those who get the chance to read it are enjoying the book while learning a bit about Canada's history (that even as a Canadian I knew nothing about until this book). I will post discussions on July 1st.
Helen Knott does not have as many books as some of the other Canadian authors we have explored but she does have these two memoirs. Either memoir will be a good but a hard read. Please let me know which book you would prefer to read for the July/August read of #OhCanada .
Anyone welcome to join in this easy going book club where we explore different Canadian authors every two months.
For some reason I always seem to hit a reading slump in the Spring and it was no different this year. Going to put Bewilderment down for a bit (I'm sure I'll try reading it again at some point) and reread the tagged book for #OhCanada . First dragonfruit drink of the summer...even though it's another gloomy, chilly day.
Another rainy Saturday so we went to the bookstore and grabbed some new books and then treated ourselves to lunch. Three books for mom, three books for the boy and five books for the girl.
#RaisingReaders #ComicBooks #KidsBooks #EarlyReaders #BookHaul
pickI did enjoy this book and enjoyed learning about the Spanish Civil War and Children of Morelia - but I did find the book never fully drew me in. I do wonder, when English isn't the first language of a book, if reading it in it's original language would have a bigger impact. The book cover also bothers me a bit because it's a book about three siblings finding their way. I still enjoyed the read and my heart breaks for all who lived through this!
Our guy is learning to build a teepee at Cubs tonight and I'm spending this gorgeous evening by the water with a book while I wait. I'm enjoying it so far but it isn't really connecting emotionally for me. Hoping I can finish it tonight!
Trying to get a bit of outdoor reading time in before it starts to rain. I know little about the Spanish Civil War and the Children of Morelia. I expect this will be a hard read but I'm looling forward to learning about this part of history.
#BookedInTime @Cuilin
Lori Lansens has written a few books and one of my favourite things about her is every book is different. Many authors stick to similar topics when they write fiction, but with Lori Lansens each book is so unique.
Did you enjoy reading Lori Lansens? Would you read any of her other books?
To live life as a conjoined twin would bring challenges - yet Ruby and Rose are such strong characters that live their life. One of the most beautiful things about these characters is that they are glad they are joined together forever in life. Uncle Stash and Aunt Lovey are also something.
What did you think of the characters in the book? How do you think you would feel if you had to live every part of your life alongside someone?
The Girls by Lori Lansens - A fictional book about conjoined twins told in their voice. Different, strong personalities for each twin in their own way.
Thoughts on the book and the autobiography style the author chose to use? Did you find the story flowed well? Any general thoughts on the book?
May 1st brings us the start of the next #OhCanada Book Club read. This is a bi-monthly read so feel free to read at your leisure over the months of May and June. Will post some discussion points at the end of June for those that wish to participate. All are welcome to join this very relaxed book club! Enjoy everyone!!
Side note: I will be posting discussions on our last read over the weekend.
#Canada #BookClub #BuddyRead @LitsyEvents
Same book cover #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin I've been doing all year. Have missed reading the books a couple of months so far but really enjoy this way of participating!
@TheAromaofBooks
pickI went with a pick for this book because the last third of it was so good - but if I had based it on the first two thirds it probably would have just been ok. It just felt like a bunch of women gossiping and not much happening even though so much was happening. The last third is full of action and I couldn't put the book down! The ending was fitting for all the characters. I'll definitely be reading the third book in this series.
Not book related at all but so proud of this kid for placing 3rd in Piano during his first ever Music Festival.
#NotBookRelated #ProudMom #Piano
Just over a week left and I'm excited to discuss with those who are interested. I'll post a few discussion points in the afternoon of Saturday, May 3rd - which gives everyone a few extra days. Weekdays are too busy with the kiddos - so going forward I'll post discussion points on the Saturday after month end if that works for everyone. If there is anything specific you are interested in discussing please feel free to comment here. #OhCanada
Haven't done much reading the last few weeks....not really a slump but just felt like doing some puzzles and such with my free time instead. Looking forward to spending the evening getting back into this book with a grilled cheese and some orange juice.
By a slim margin, The Forgotten Home Child is the May/June book pick for the Oh Canada Book Club. A historical fiction book based around a British Home Child being sent to Canada. Excited to read this book with you all and have more readers discover another great Canadian author!
I promise to try and find time to make a more appealing template for these posts 😆
All are welcome to join! Let me know if you want to be added to the tag list!
Rainy day trip to the book store with the kids. Grabbed two books each. The library ghost is such a cute little book!!
#RaisingReaders #KidsBooks #EarlyReaders
Can't believe we've gone from snow and freezing rain to a random day at 20 Celsius!! Heading back down to colder temperatures tonight though ☹️. Staring this one for #authoramonth . I enjoyed the first book in this series so thought I'd give book 2 a read. Looking forward to journeying into Ancient Rome! @Soubhiville
Read some good books in March - but The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable takes top spot for the month. I knew nothing about this book as it was a gift so definitely a nice surprise!
Note: Not my template - off Pinterest.
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I thought we could explore Genevieve Graham as an author for the next #OhCanada read. She has written a number of books with many of them being Canadian historical fiction set around war times. She went to school to be a musician and only started writing books at the age of 40! She also has a new book coming out in April 2025. Please vote if you'd like to and if it is a tie I will flip a coin. All are welcome to join this low key read.
pickWhile probably more fiction than historical fiction, this book captured me. A story about Anna Maria della Pieta and her journey with music. There is not much known about her but I think the author did well in writing a story around what is known about her. It is mainly a story about her and how she sees, feels and senses her music. The descriptions of colours blended with music are inspiring.
#DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks
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