Books
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Books | March 18th 2009
Somewhere Else
Somewhere Else, the debut novel from local author Jan Guenther Braun, has been widely distributed within the genre of queer fiction. Yet, the style of the narrative seems to more aptly suit the coming-of-age tradition. more »
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Books | March 18th 2009
Going back to the prairies
There’s a plethora of prairie literature in your local bookstore, but has academia done its part in terms of appreciating and interpreting that body of work? Sue Sorensen doesn’t think so. more »
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Books | March 4th 2009
Revealing flaws through fiction
Universities are generally seen as safe learning environments that encourage free intellectual exploration and offer numerous possibilities for students. But George Keith Young, an alumnus of Lakehead University, claims this view is horribly false. more »
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Books | February 26th 2009
Lord Selkirk: A Life
J.M. Bumstead’s scholarly look at Thomas Douglas’ life leading up to and including his position as the fifth Earl of Selkirk consists of a good body of information for those interested in his contribution to Canadian history. Bumstead’s work shows that he is a clearly educated man, perfectly capable of compiling an impressive body of research into a biography that expresses a great deal of knowledge. more »
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Books | February 12th 2009
10 Things to Ask Yourself in Warsaw and Other Stories
Picture this: you’re sitting in front of a cozy fire. The howling winter wind is miles away, sharing some dark corner with impending homework and early-morning labs. You want a nice book to curl up with, nothing too cerebral, nothing too extraordinary. Can you see it? more »
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Books | February 12th 2009
A product of his landscape
For local author, David Elias, writing isn’t just a career; it’s a way of life. It’s what he knows, it’s what he does and it’s what he shares with others. And he loves every minute of it. more »
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Books | February 5th 2009
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Criminal
“Now I’m gonna tell you a secret about the real world. Ready?...The citizens out there, they all want to make a million dollars and they are not honest because no one ever made a million dollars honestly.” more »
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Books | January 29th 2009
Waiting For Elvis
Sometimes we forget that life is most often really lived in the quietest of moments. Caught up in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we forget how life-affirming silence can be. This stillness is not always peaceful, but it’s rarely false. The quiet moments of our lives are the ones that define who we are. And yet, far too frequently, we shy away from them. We’re afraid of what the silence might reveal. more »
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Books | January 15th 2009
Full Of It
There are some things that can really make me feel bohemian and rebellious. Listening to “Rent” when I am broke, hearing the song “I Want It All” by Queen, and eating hummus are a few. Reading Full Of It, author Tim Hall’s newest book, definitely falls in that group as well. more »
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