Tag Archives: honesty
Roost by Ali Bryan
Roost, Ali Bryan Freehand Books, 249 pages ISBN 9781554811373 Claudia lives in a house where every puzzle box is missing a piece, all the towels are frayed and the wallpaper border is curling at the edges. Her kids, Wesley … Continue reading
I’ll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan
I’ll Be Seeing You, Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan Harlequin Mira, 313 pages ISBN 9780778314950 It’s 1943, and Glory Whitehall doesn’t know how much more she can stand. Robbie, her two year old son, is always into mischief, another … Continue reading
Every Happy Family by Dede Crane
Every Happy Family, Dede Crane Coteau Books, 247 pages ISBN 9781550505481 On Sunday mornings, Jill makes a large pot of coffee, calls her mother, and contemplates the change and stress that have crept into the household unnoticed. It’s clear that … Continue reading
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Rachel Joyce Bond Street Books, 320 pages ISBN 9780385677691 Ever since Harold Fry retired, one day seems to blend into the next. He wakes up in his southern English village, showers, shaves, gets dressed, … Continue reading
The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes
I didn’t realize that it was possible to get the stomach flu twice in less than two weeks. Apparently so, even on top of a terrible cold. I’m very grateful for all of the kind wishes you sent and am … Continue reading
The Custodian of Paradise by Wayne Johnston
The Custodian of Paradise, Wayne Johnston Knopf Canada, 510 pages ISBN 9780676978155 Sheilagh Fielding is an unmistakeable presence in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Six foot three and beautiful, she winds her way into all of the city’s nooks and crannies and … Continue reading
Two travel memoir reviews: The Olive Harvest by Carol Drinkwater and Fly Away Home by Maggie Myklebust
It’s July. My husband and children are off for the summer, and I’m joining them on holiday for these next two weeks. We tried to fly to Western Canada once and the trip just about killed us, so we’re spending … Continue reading
Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant
Come, Thou Tortoise, Jessica Grant Vintage Canada, 432 pages ISBN 0307397556 Come, Thou Tortoise is an absolutely wonderful story about love, loyalty, and the many different faces of honesty from first-time Canadian novelist Jessica Grant. The main character, Audrey “Oddly” … Continue reading
The Teatime Reader 