Category Archives: Author from Ontario

Alone: A Love Story by Michelle Parise (40)

Posted on August 29, 2020 by irenesroth

This is another surprising pick up from my local library. Actually, it is closed to patrons coming into the library. But far from closed from reading and exploring new books.  I thank all the staff for being on the front … Continue reading →

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The Orenda by Joseph Boyden (148)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a very well written story which is written by a Scotiabank Giller Prize winner of Through Black Spruce.  This is another masterpiece–a defining epic story of first contact between radically different worlds, stepped in the natural beauty and … Continue reading →

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Find Your Pleasure by Cynthia Loyst (140)

Posted on June 16, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful book for women about finding their pleasure. We tend to do way too much in a day. Some of us have forgotten how to enjoy ourselves. We need to become part of a joy-filled revolution. Society … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen by John Ota (138)

Posted on June 16, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a very unique book about kitchen designs. There have been many kitchen designs throughout history.  This book journey’s right through all of them in search of the perfect kitchen design. John Ota is a man on a mission.  … Continue reading →

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Talk Money to Me by Kelley Keehn (104)

Posted on January 15, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a book about how to save well, spend some, and feel good about our money. It is a book that is a must-read for all Canadians. This book is especially timely because there is so much financial turmoil … Continue reading →

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Feet First by Beverley A. Hoyles (103)

Posted on January 15, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a unique book about surviving all the depths and difficulties in life by believing that you can do anything with God’s help. Our childhood’s are so important. Beverley Hoyles agrees with Dr. Dobson who says, “Serious mistakes are … Continue reading →

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I know that Name! The People Behind Canada’s Best Known Brand Names by Mark Kearney and Randy Ray (88)

Posted on January 4, 2020 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful nonfiction book which discusses many of the Best-known names in Canada from Elizabeth Arden to Walter Zeller. These people were important in their own way in Canada. Every day, Canadians buy groceries at Loblaw’s or Sobeys, … Continue reading →

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Poppy & Sam and the Mole Mystery by Cathon (62)

Posted on November 17, 2019 by irenesroth

This is a super-cute picture book for kids of all ages. I love the graphic illustrations. It transported me back to my home in Montreal where I enjoyed reading picture books with my mom and dad. Not too many picture … Continue reading →

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In my Anaana’s Amautik by Nadia Sammurtok (58)

Posted on November 14, 2019 by irenesroth

This book is a super adorable book about how a mother carries her baby in her amautik (the pouch in the back of her parka).  The baby is secure, cozy, warm, and close to her mother’s heart and mind. This … Continue reading →

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Mama Likes to Mambo by Helaine Becker (57)

Posted on November 14, 2019 by irenesroth

This is a super-cute book about the art of Mamboing.  Who doesn’t like to Mambo after all! Everybody loves to dance, and Mambo really does too in this story.  She will have you out of your seat and boogying to … Continue reading →

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