Quarterly Stories, Belated: Winter 2023

2024-01-15T19:51:00-05:00

Atwood, Chiew, Clair, Herrera, Omar and Reva Short Stories in October, November and December 2023 Whether recommended by a prizelist or a friend or an author, these stories capture a variety of reading moods. This quarter, I returned to two favourite writers and also explored four

Quarterly Stories, Belated: Winter 20232024-01-15T19:51:00-05:00

Margaret Atwood’s “When It Happens” and “A Travel Piece” (#MARM Week Three)

2023-11-13T19:50:42-05:00

Maybe three years ago, I watched an interview with Margaret Atwood—back when all the talk was about The Testaments (either its coming or its arriving), in which she was asked whether she considers herself an optimist or a pessimist and on the following weekend, Mr BIP and I were

Margaret Atwood’s “When It Happens” and “A Travel Piece” (#MARM Week Three)2023-11-13T19:50:42-05:00

Margaret Atwood’s “First Aid” (#MARM Week Two)

2023-11-14T13:38:52-05:00

When Nell comes home just before dinnertime as “First Aid” opens, many readers will recognise her immediately, as I did. I first met married couple Nell and Tig in the linked collection Moral Disorder (2006). I read that collection on the subway, mornings and early evenings; the rhythm of

Margaret Atwood’s “First Aid” (#MARM Week Two)2023-11-14T13:38:52-05:00

Read Indies: Dundurn Press

2022-02-26T14:28:25-05:00

Who? Where? “Established in 1972, Dundurn Press is one of Canada’s largest and leading independent trade publishers. With over 2,300 books in print, Dundurn Press is recognized for producing high quality, award-winning books across multiple genres. We publish books that reflect the world, satisfy curiosity, enlighten, and entertain. We

Read Indies: Dundurn Press2022-02-26T14:28:25-05:00

Read Indies: Goose Lane

2022-02-17T15:54:33-05:00

Who? Where? “Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital, Goose Lane Editions is a vital part of Canada’s ever-morphing publishing landscape. Whether it's homegrown Canadian fiction, singular collections of poetry, books on contemporary art, or courageous stances on environmental issues and global politics, we provide book lovers with great reads

Read Indies: Goose Lane2022-02-17T15:54:33-05:00
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