Tag: books

Books :: YA Library Haul No.2

Books :: YA Library Haul No.2

Another library haul! I’m quite enjoying using my library card, and the Oakville Library’s mobile app is fantastic. Easy to use (almost makes it too easy to put books on hold), and sends reminders when things are due or available for pick up. I’m constantly 

Books :: July To Be Read

Books :: July To Be Read

Can you believe that it’s time for July’s TBR list already? I can’t. June just seemed to fly by, and I know that I’m not ready for how quickly summer seems to be going by. I think I’ll start this off with a quick recap 

Books :: Donna Russo Morin

Books :: Donna Russo Morin

Author Spotlight: Donna Russo Morin I’m such an avid fan of historical fiction, that I remember browsing the bookshelves at my local Chapters (now Indigo) and my eyes landing on The Courtier’s Secret . I read the back and knew that it would be coming home 

Books :: The Finishing School Series

Books :: The Finishing School Series

The Finishing School was an interesting series for me. I haven’t really read much in the steampunk genre, but this, I feel, is a good introduction. It also has me reaching for Gail Carriger’s other series. I really enjoyed the banter in this one, as 

Health :: Diet and Exercise

Health :: Diet and Exercise

I’ve fell off the exercise bandwagon about a year ago, and I’m finally getting around to changing the way that I eat and adding exercise back to my health regime. I got a copy of the Acne Diet to read and review (and I’ll (hopefully) be doing