It's no coincidence that a story titled for 'luck' follows one titled for 'providence' in this collection of stories by Alice Munro. Indeed, folks in Hanratty could well have a saying, that one man's luck is another man's providence. Or vice versa. And Rose is never far from Hanratty, from
Once Upon a Time has wrapped up for another year, but I haven't properly mentioned some books, including two terrific books of Inuit folktales which I'll discuss tomorrow. But, first... Cameron Dokey's The World Above is part of the series of retellings from Simon Pulse; there are about twenty retellings in all,
If only the word 'waltz' appeared like a stain on the sheets -- this would be the perfect cover image. For now, Gina Moynihan stands back and looks at the bed that she and Seán Vallely shared, and it's a messy sight. Messy, but still fresh: you can see the indents
June has been a month of dabbling. It has also been a month of magazines (and for good reason). The only book which has consistently made an appearance in my bookbag? A Game of Thrones. More than anything? I've been reading short stories. Alice Munro (but you knew that), Audrey
At first glance, Mr. Morel might seem a perfect mate for a bookish woman. “Now I’m cleaned up for thee: tha’s no ‘casions ter stir a peg all day, but sit and read thy books.” But, to begin with, he's quite a drinker, though perhaps working in the mines all day
