Cleave is a talented writer. He might be unmatched in his ability to manipulate a reader’s emotions. Gold is extraordinarily engaging: I don’t know anyone who has been able to put it down. However …
This month Angie reviews The Dead Are More Visible by Steven Heighton - her fourth review of Heighton material. "I am a Heighton fan, even more so after the publication of his latest," she says. Find out why!
JJ Lee’s first published book has been nominated for a host of nonfiction prizes, and Angie believes "The Measure of a Man deserves all this praise and more."
Angie Abdou reviews Twenty Miles this month, and realizes that "there is a lot a writer can take for granted when focusing on hockey played by men" and so much more.
In honour of an author reading hosted in Fernie this month, Angie Abdou reviews two novels that "also work as emotionally heightened meditations on motherhood and loss."
"2011 was a stellar year for Canadian Literature. I did manage to recommend a few of the great ones in my monthly columns. Here are some of my favourites that I missed."
Angie reviews the book of poetry Far and Against - "Rather than hiding behind clever postmodern tricks, McCartney takes personal risks and delivers meaty poems with emotional heft."
"If you read one new book this summer, make it Monoceros..." find out why Suzette Mayr has made it onto Angie's list of favourite Canadian writers with her latest review.
Call me a book geek, but I get chills just imagining this group of talented Canadian writers all together here in Fernie. My very favourite thing (Canadian Literature) is about to collide full-force with my very favourite place.
You will want to buy Before I Wake after this review by Angie.
Featured Flicks and Pics
Wow, take a look at the busy and impressive lineup Shred Kelly has planned this summer! And it all starts in just a few weeks. We are stoked to see Fernie's favourite band at Wapiti this August. Enjoy their most recent project, the official video for "The Bear" shot in Fernie this winter by Green Couch Productions.
