What I read in February
Yeah, I know. It's almost the end of March. Well, better late than never.
1. Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert- I was skeptical about this book because I am one of the people who loved "Eat Pray Love". However, I found that I was pulled in by "Committed" and that it made me think and dealt with many of the marital issues that I have wondered about myself. This won't be for everyone, but I enjoyed it.
2. Generation X by Douglas Coupland- Third time is a charm! I had to re-read this for Canada Reads and I don't remember liking it either time I read it. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it this time.
3. Because I have loved and hidden it by Elise Moser- A first novel by a Quebec writer. Very beautifully crafted, with some lovely descriptions and steamy parts. I really liked this book and its details.
4. How Happy to be by Katrina Onstad- Toronto media type is bored with job and life, screws things up. Finds redemption. Yeah, I didn't care too much for this.
5. Toby a Man by Todd Babiak- I loved the Montreal setting and the humour in this novel. Really a story about a boy becoming a man. I think there were some strong personal elements in this piece, and it showed. I liked this one.
6.Selected Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay- Another book by one of my favourite poets. I need to read her biography.
7. Elle by Douglas Glover- My dad told me to read this book about an early explorer to Canada. I really disliked this book.
8. Be Good by Stacey May Fowles- A story about 2 women finding their lives and selves in urban Canada. Okay, but not amazing.
9. February by Lisa Moore- A gorgeous, poignant and sad book about the survivors of the 1982 Ocean Ranger disaster in Newfoundland. I thought this was a great and powerful book. Recommended.
10. Cleaving by Julie Powell- A train wreck of a book. There were some interesting parts about butchery, but Powell destroys her marriage in a really horrible way. I was embarrassed for her and couldn't sympathize with her. I've already not people NOT to read this book.
11. Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator by Spring Gillard- A series of essays about City farm in Vancouver. There were some interesting and funny parts and some dull parts.
12. The Peep Diaries by Hal Niedzviecki- A non-fiction book that examines our fascination with watching others. Covers twitter, blogs, Internet updates, reality tv. Fascinating and well worth reading. I enjoyed this.
I read 12 books last month. Nine of these books were written by Canadians!
1. Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert- I was skeptical about this book because I am one of the people who loved "Eat Pray Love". However, I found that I was pulled in by "Committed" and that it made me think and dealt with many of the marital issues that I have wondered about myself. This won't be for everyone, but I enjoyed it.
2. Generation X by Douglas Coupland- Third time is a charm! I had to re-read this for Canada Reads and I don't remember liking it either time I read it. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it this time.
3. Because I have loved and hidden it by Elise Moser- A first novel by a Quebec writer. Very beautifully crafted, with some lovely descriptions and steamy parts. I really liked this book and its details.
4. How Happy to be by Katrina Onstad- Toronto media type is bored with job and life, screws things up. Finds redemption. Yeah, I didn't care too much for this.
5. Toby a Man by Todd Babiak- I loved the Montreal setting and the humour in this novel. Really a story about a boy becoming a man. I think there were some strong personal elements in this piece, and it showed. I liked this one.
6.Selected Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay- Another book by one of my favourite poets. I need to read her biography.
7. Elle by Douglas Glover- My dad told me to read this book about an early explorer to Canada. I really disliked this book.
8. Be Good by Stacey May Fowles- A story about 2 women finding their lives and selves in urban Canada. Okay, but not amazing.
9. February by Lisa Moore- A gorgeous, poignant and sad book about the survivors of the 1982 Ocean Ranger disaster in Newfoundland. I thought this was a great and powerful book. Recommended.
10. Cleaving by Julie Powell- A train wreck of a book. There were some interesting parts about butchery, but Powell destroys her marriage in a really horrible way. I was embarrassed for her and couldn't sympathize with her. I've already not people NOT to read this book.
11. Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator by Spring Gillard- A series of essays about City farm in Vancouver. There were some interesting and funny parts and some dull parts.
12. The Peep Diaries by Hal Niedzviecki- A non-fiction book that examines our fascination with watching others. Covers twitter, blogs, Internet updates, reality tv. Fascinating and well worth reading. I enjoyed this.
I read 12 books last month. Nine of these books were written by Canadians!