Down to the Sea
“… the next thing to be done was unquestionably to walk directly down to the sea.” – Jane Austen’s Persuasion (1818), Volume …
Category Archives: Canadian Writers
Eight Years!
Here are eight of my favourite blog posts, to mark the eighth anniversary of my blog: Jane Austen’s “Darling Child” …
Rereading L.M. Montgomery’s “Emily” Novels
I’m planning to reread L.M. Montgomery’s “Emily” novels this year, along with Naomi of Consumed by Ink and other bloggers. …
The Republic of Love Bookmark and the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth
“Just a love story, people say about a book they happen to be reading, to be caught reading. They smirk …
The Sweet Exhilaration of Solitude
It’s a pleasure to share this guest post from Christy Ann Conlin, who drew inspiration from two of Nova Scotia’s …
McNabs Island: “a green cork in the neck of a green bottle”
A trip to McNabs Island this past summer inspired me to revisit Thomas Raddall’s descriptions of the island in his …
Anne’s House of Dreams and the “great Canadian novel”
“Young Dr. Blythe” is a very busy man and he’s often away from the little white house he and Anne …
Attending Redmond College with Anne Shirley
“It was not exhilarating to be surrounded by crowds of strangers, most of whom had a rather alien appearance, as …
Let’s Bookmark Nova Scotia’s Literary Landmarks
“All of us are better when we’re loved.” The powerful last line of Alistair MacLeod’s International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award-winning …
Tell, by Frances Itani
The Halifax Giller Light Bash is happening tonight at the Atlantica Hotel at 8pm, and I’m delighted to be one …
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