Book Reviews

Children’s book a fun, balanced read with lessons
Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Love Ant
By Duncan Weller
(Victory Press, illustrated, 36 pages; $19.99)

By Deborah de Bakker

The heat, dust and stink of the Afghan war
Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Taliban Don’t Wave
By Robert Semrau
(John Wiley & Sons Canada, 291 pages, $27.95)

By Michael Sobota

Soldier’s story told through his words
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Letters to Leah
By Michael Fedak.
(Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, 318 pages; $20)

By Deborah de Bakker

Wagamese, Urquhart talk roots and writing
Friday, January 25, 2013

By Julia Prinselaar
Two finalists from CBC Radio’s annual battle of the books came to the Waverley Resource Library Thursday evening as a unique local treat for a sold-out audience.

NOWW seeks entries for writing contest
Friday, January 18, 2013

The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop has launched its 15th annual writing contest.

Professor gets personal with insect world
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Harvey Lemelin knows most people think of insects as, at best, annoying or insignificant or, at worst, destructive pests.

Stunning visual tour of the Great Lakes
Sunday, January 13, 2013

Sweet Seas: Portraits of the Great Lakes
By Mark Schacter
(Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 200 pages; $39.95)

By Deborah de Bakker

Writers, readers gear up for weekend with Willkins
Monday, January 7, 2013

The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop has a treat for writers and readers alike next weekend in Thunder Bay.

A pro hockey player’s life on the edge
Sunday, January 6, 2013

Journeyman, by Sean Pronger, with Dan Murphy
(Penguin Canada, 2012, 319 pages)

By Julio Gomes

Skelton brings family stories to life
Sunday, December 30, 2012

The Barn’s on Fire and Kay’s Down the Well
By Joan Skelton, with genealogy by Christine Barrick and Wendy Barrick Rhead
(Northsong and Lake Superior Art Gallery, 139 pages)

By Deborah de Bakker