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Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese: Giveaway ends May 19, 2014. Canada only.
Chloe Sparrow by Lesley Crewe: Giveaway ends May 20, 2014. Canada and US only.
Wings of War by John Wilson: Giveaway ends May 26, 2014. Canada only.
Crimes Against My Brother by David Adams Richards: Giveaway ends May 29, 2014. Canada only.
Bog by Karen Krossing: Giveaway ends June 1, 2014. Canada and US only.
Raging Star by Moira Young: Giveaway ends June 1, 2014. Canada only.
Plague by C.C. Humphreys: Giveaway ends June 1, 2014. Canada only.

Posted by Lynn on May 17, 2014 | Link | Comment

A Difficult Beauty by David Groulx: "brilliant writing style" – Steven, The Library of Pacific Tranquility
The View From a Kite by Maureen Hull: "I would recommend this book mostly as a historical piece" – Amy, Amy's Marathon of Books
Somewhere In-Between by Donna Milner: "a beautifully tense and poignant story" – Jackie, Literary Hoarders
Rabbit Ears by Maggie de Vries: "sensitive and authentic narrative" – Melissa, YA Book Shelf
The Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler: "I love a story filled with family secrets" – Meg, A Bookish Affair
Daughters are Forever by Lee Maracle: "What a wonderfully enlightening book this would be for Canada to read!" – Sandra, Reader Woman
Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese: "finely constructed and powerful" – Melwyk, The Indextrious Reader

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Posted by Lynn on April 27, 2014 | Link | Comment

Blood and Daring by John Boyko: "a very interesting and entertaining book!" – Gord, The World of Gord

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Posted by Lynn on April 6, 2014 | Link | Comment

Wonder by Dominique Fortier & Sheila Fischman (translator): "a wonderfully written novel" – Kathleen, Kat's Book Buzz
Survival by Julie Czerneda: "damn near perfect" – Redhead, The Little Red Reviewer
The Beauty of Humanity Movement by Camilla Gibb: "poetic and evocative" – Tanya, 52 books or bust

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Posted by Lynn on March 30, 2014 | Link | Comment

Omens by Kelley Armstrong: "great characters and a fascinating storyline" – Alexia, Alexia's Books and Such
The Education of Hailey Kendrick by Eileen Cook: "a fun, light read that gave me far more than I was expecting" – Kim, Dead Houseplants
The Accident by Linwood Barclay: "another good thriller from Barclay" – Nicola, Back to Books

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Posted by Lynn on March 23, 2014 | Link | Comment

My Life Among the Apes by Cary Fagan: "a good bet for an entertaining read, with lots of pleasurable oddity to it" – Melwyk, Indextrious Reader
The Confederation novels by Tanya Huff: "beautifully character-focused science fiction" – Meghan, Medieval Bookworm
Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters: "a great read and part of a very interesting series" – Shonna, Canadian Bookworm
It's Hard Being Queen by Jeanette Lynes: "unapologetically linear but nonetheless engaging" – Mark, Free Range Reading
Weird Sister by Kate Pullinger: "Very thought provoking, subtle read" – Lydia, Literary Lollipop
Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell: "one heck of a rollicking romp of a read" – Luanne, A Bookworm's World
Oddrey and the New Kid by Dave Whamond: "will have children smiling, laughing and wondering" – Helen, Canlit for Little Canadians
Three Souls by Janie Chang: "a beautifully-told, evocative story" – Drey, Drey's Library

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Posted by Lynn on March 16, 2014 | Link | Comment

The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley: "a terrific, escapist read" – Nancy, Bookfoolery
Seven Wild Sisters by Charles de Lint, Charles Vess: "I was very taken with the loveliness of the book" – Charlotte, Charlotte's Library
The Bear by Claire Cameron: "absolutely devastated me" – Steph, Bella's Bookshelves
Curse of the Dream Witch by Allan Stratton: "a delight to read" – Steven, The Library of Pacific Tranquility
They Disappeared by Rick Mofina: "I barely put it down till I finished it" – Heather, Books and Quilts

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Posted by Lynn on March 10, 2014 | Link | Comment