Tag Archives: books

H is for How to Survive a Bear Attack – a Book Review

Posted on April 11, 2025 by karenmeg

How to Survive a Bear Attack: A Memoir by Claire Cameron My rating: 4 of 5 stars Claire Cameron is a published Canadian author of a couple of best-selling novels. She also has cancer – a rare type of melanoma … Continue reading →

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B- Brooke and a book review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by karenmeg

B is for Brooke. Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old – Thoughts on Aging Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman by Brooke Shields My rating: 4 of 5 stars Someone … Continue reading →

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This is a Love Story – a book review (ish)

Posted on March 19, 2025 by karenmeg

This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer I was so looking forward to reading this book! I love NYC, and Central Park, and the summary of what was to come hooked me right in. I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Love Forms – a book review

Posted on February 8, 2025 by karenmeg

Dawn is a 58-year-old divorced mother of two adult sons, living in London, trying to settle into a nice middle aged life. She is a native of Trinidad with roots and family still back home. Both of her kids have … Continue reading →

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Friday Round up

Posted on February 1, 2025 by karenmeg

This past week went by very quickly -and yet I feel like I’m stuck and not moving. Which is practically the case. Because of the reno’s, Hubs and I are limited to three rooms in our house- bedroom, kitchen and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – and my first read of 2025!

Posted on January 2, 2025 by karenmeg

I realize we are still in the midst of holiday break, but I hope the holiday season has been a good one for you, and that your 2025 is off to a great start. I tried hard to finish up … Continue reading →

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I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry- A Book Review

Posted on December 16, 2024 by karenmeg

Three individuals somehow connected to one singular tragic event. Janie. Robbie. Vanessa. Janie is a young 18-year-old woman from a small town on the cusp of launching a new life, with dream job in the city of London waiting for … Continue reading →

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Favourite Daughter – A book review

Posted on December 7, 2024 by karenmeg

Favorite Daughter by Morgan Dick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mickey is a kindergarten teacher, who loves her job, but is a damaged soul. She grew up living with her single mother, after being abandoned suddenly by a father … Continue reading →

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The Lotus Shoes – a Book review

Posted on December 6, 2024 by karenmeg

The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang My rating: 5 of 5 stars A tale of two young girls as they grow into young women in 1800s China. A time when the best chances for women to succeed in life were … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday

Posted on November 29, 2024 by karenmeg

I saw this on a list of blog post inspiration, and realized that today I went a little beyond my usual coffee – water – coffee repertoire! I admit, I love my coffee. First coffee of the day was Balzac’s … Continue reading →

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