Book-buying and The Slap
If you follow my main blog, materfamilias writes, you know that we try to travel light, relying on carry-on luggage only. Besides shoes, the big challenge to this restriction is in the number of books…
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Emma Donoghue’s Room
I will admit that I resisted picking up this book for some time, despite reading numerous laudatory reviews, because of its subject matter. In case you haven’t come across these reviews of the Booker-shortlisted novel,…
View PostHoward Jacobson`s The Finkler Question
So who’s read the 2010 Man Booker-winner, Howard Jacobson’s The Finkler Question? I used to pride myself on reading the Booker winner and a few of the short-lists every year, but have missed a few…
View PostMiguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado
Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado, which won the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize, has been widely acclaimed. Charles Foran’s review in the Globe and Mail convinced me to read it, and I must agree with much of…
View PostCongratulations, Karen Solie!
Huge Congratulations to Karen Solie, winner of the 2010 Griffin! I’ve been waiting for Karen to win this since she was nominated for her first book, Short Haul Engine, back when we used to share…
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