While on vacation earlier this month I reread The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, which won the Booker Prize in… Read more “Make the best of what remains of my day”
Tag: novels
You found what in the attic?!
You may have noticed that it’s a dream of mine to stumble across a previously unknown manuscript by a famous… Read more You found what in the attic?!
Favourite Things: August Edition
At the beginning of the month I noticed online that some kids were already going back to school. One of… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
On My Bedside Table
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Flaws by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi William Morris: A Life… Read more On My Bedside Table
Coal Mining Roundup
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup
Historical Highlights #041
It’s Friday again! Here are your historical highlights of the week, including some fun lists and a quiz; archives and… Read more Historical Highlights #041
6 Things I Learned in May
Hello! I’m here to share what I learned in May. (Also, I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman, so when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
May is almost over, so it’s time for my monthly “report.” Before I get into the best books I read… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Historical Highlights #038
Here are your historical highlights for the week. I’m intrigued by the Egyptian cities that remain preserved after sinking into… Read more Historical Highlights #038
Historical Highlights #036
Short but sweet, this week’s list of historical highlights covers buried treasure and Star Wars, plus images of the Japanese… Read more Historical Highlights #036
Historical Highlights #032
Here are this week’s historical highlights: library news, another Shakespeare exhibition, a possible Viking site in Newfoundland, and life lessons… Read more Historical Highlights #032
Historical Highlights #031
Here are your historical highlights for another week! To start off is another story of a serendipitous discovery in an… Read more Historical Highlights #031
Favourite Things: March Edition
Whenever I review the previous month, it looks so busy and fun! I can’t pretend that I’m brimming with cheerfulness… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition