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Category: Book Reviews

This category is an archive of my book reviews. And hopefully, a guide to helping you find a new book to read and enjoy.

You will find reviews about a variety of books that I have read. Genres include historical-fiction, contemporary, young adult, and mystery. This category will also include any reviews I do of cookbooks and craft books.

 

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Life in the City of Dirty Water by Clayton Thomas-Müller: Book Review

Pam March 21, 2022 2 Comments

Life in the City of Dirty Water is Clayton Thomas-Müller's story of growing up Indigenous in Canada. Published in August 2021 by Allan Lane, Life…

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Under Lock & Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian: Book Review

Pam March 14, 2022 2 Comments

Gigi Pandian's latest mystery, Under Lock & Skeleton Key, is the first in the new Secret Staircase Mystery series. Expected to be released on March…

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Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz: Book Review

Pam March 7, 2022 no Comments

The latest release from Zarqa Nawaz, Jameela Green Ruins Everything, is due to be released on March 8, 2022, in Canada and May 10 everywhere…

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Gridiron Girl by Tamara Girardi: Book Review

Pam February 28, 2022 3 Comments

Gridiron Girl is a YA contemporary by Tamara Girardi. Set to be released March 3, 2022, by Wise Wolf Books, Gridiron Girl introduces us to…

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Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez: Book Review

Pam February 27, 2022 2 Comments

First released in May 2017, Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez has made the CBC Canada Reads 2022 shortlist. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, Scarborough is a…

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Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall: Book Review

Pam February 21, 2022 3 Comments

Heather Marshall's debut novel, Looking for Jane, is expected to be released on March 1, 2022, by Simon & Schuster. Looking for Jane is a…

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Washington Black by Esi Edugyan: Book Review

Pam February 14, 2022 4 Comments

Washington Black is a multiple award-winning novel by Esi Edugyan. It was first published in August 2018 by Harper Collins. Washington Black is a young…

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Put Out to Pasture by Amanda Flower: Book Review

Pam February 7, 2022 one Comments

Put Out to Pasture is the second in Amanda Flower's Farm to Table Mystery series. Released on February 22, 2022, it continues the story of…

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Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid: Book Review

Pam January 24, 2022 3 Comments

Secrets of the Sprakkar is the debut book from Iceland's First Lady, Eliza Reid. With a February 8, 2022 release date, Secrets of the Sprakkar…

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The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont: Book Review

Pam January 10, 2022 3 Comments

Nina de Gramont's latest release, The Christie Affair, examines one version of possible events surrounding one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century. What…

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