Update – the Calgary READS Big Book Sale has been cancelled

With the wellbeing of our community in mind, the Big Book Sale has been cancelled... Take special care & take comfort in books and reading aloud!From all of us at Calgary READS Thanks for giving it your best shot, Calgary READS! You are awesome and it will happen in the future! By the way, anyone … Continue reading Update – the Calgary READS Big Book Sale has been cancelled

This Calgary 2021 Spring Book Sale is a GO!

MAY 11 2021 UPDATE THE SALE HAS BEEN CANCELLED For years and years over the long winters in Calgary, I've been cheered by looking forward to the 2 huge book sales in May. Last year we had to be patient, and this year one of them is happening! I contacted Calgary READS a month ago. … Continue reading This Calgary 2021 Spring Book Sale is a GO!

A heads-up for fans of Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Is Leoshine a Princess, a Slave, or a Queen? The first book in the upcoming Leoshine series, Leoshine Princess Oracle, will lead you into the fascinating world created by talented author N. MacCameron. To find out more about Leoshine, and the launch of this inspiring series, head over to https://leoshine.micandpen.com/ . There you'll also find … Continue reading A heads-up for fans of Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Worthwhile Online Writing Classes

The amount of internet resources for writers is inspiring, but it can be hard to know which ones are the most helpful. Here are some discoveries I've made from my recent searches for writing classes. First, as you probably already know, anyone looking for resources needs to have specific needs and goals in mind. "Unfortunately", … Continue reading Worthwhile Online Writing Classes

Update on Calgary’s Used Book Sales (and two Used Book Stores)

This is an update on the CBC Calgary READS Big Book Sale. They had hoped to hold the sale in September, but will now have to postpone it until next year.  They are in great need of support, as their website says... We currently have multiple, no contact, volunteer opportunities such as Porch Pick Ups, … Continue reading Update on Calgary’s Used Book Sales (and two Used Book Stores)

Happy Leap Day! Leap Year in Literature

Just for fun, since it only comes once every four years, I decided to look around for Leap Year-related literature. I was pleasantly surprised at what I found! The Pirates of Penzance Having a birthday on February 29th makes you a "leapling", and sometimes one birthday every four years can get you in trouble! This … Continue reading Happy Leap Day! Leap Year in Literature

Valentine’s Day Toss-up: Something old, something new

With all the romance novels out there, it's hard to know where the good quality reads are. So here are some recommendations of clean, well-written romance novels I've read over the past couple years. Some are set in past history, others are set in present day, and one is both!   Falling for June by Ryan … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Toss-up: Something old, something new