The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Yes, that title is a cumbersome mouthful, but it is the only part of this delightful little book that is even remotely cumbersome. Guernsey (for the sake of brevity), is light, witty and a breezy read (which I often forget is such a welcome delight).  You may know it as one of Heather’s Picks, which [...]

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Imagining Canadian Literature: The Selected Letters of Jack McClelland

There’s something delightfully voyeuristic about reading collections of other people’s letters, and when those letters are between most of the major players in Canadian writing and publishing of the 21st century, it’s a treat for any Can Lit fan, and an absolute delight for anyone interested in the history of Canadian publishing.
Jack McClelland was the [...]

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