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Category Archives: Book Club
The Catcher in the Rye //
Despite our long distance relationship –Meagan and I continue to read together – albeit in two different cities. She’s all the way in Ottawa (where I went to university) and I’m a four to five hour drive away in Toronto. … Continue reading
Yes Please! // Amy Poehler is our comedy hero
Honestly, it shouldn’t have taken me this long to read this incredible book. It’s SO heavy though. Literally. You know I love reading on the subway, but lugging this hard cover with high quality paper around was too much for … Continue reading
Is Everyone Hanging out without Me? // Mindy Kaling’s Memoir
I used to chuckle when watching The Mindy Project (TV Series), but I’m positive it’s been cancelled – as many of my friends have told me. This outcome, though, really hasn’t affected me. That’s kind of the same way I … Continue reading
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New Book List // Keep on reading on
Though it’s Mother’s Day and I love my mom a little bit extra today, I’ve been meaning to blog about our Book Club for Two 2015 book list for quite some time now. So, while my mom indulges in an … Continue reading
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Not that kind of Girl // Lena’s memoir & my thoughts
If you were to ask me, ‘what got you through Cuba?’ I’d answer ‘Andrew and Lena Dunham’s memoir.’ To me, Not that kind of Girl was the perfect beach read (especially while I was sick). My perspective is a little … Continue reading
Guest Post: Here’s the thing, I didn’t enjoy reading Lena Dunham’s memoir Not That Kind of Girl.
By: Meagan Laroque So if you’re madly in love with the woman and not open to critically discussing elements of this book, I highly suggest you stop reading this post. Maybe just click on Daniela’s link instead. It’s okay, we … Continue reading
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens // Holiday Reads
I’m always pleasantly surprised by Classic Literatures ability to provide you with little insightful nuggets of wisdom. The best part about Charles Dickens is how simplistic his language is – making it easy to read – yet his stories are packed … Continue reading
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Tagged A Christmas Carol, Book Club for Two, Charles Dickens, Christmas Novels, Classic Literature, Indigo, reading, Scrooge, Walt Disney
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The Polished Hoe // Book Club Faux-Pas
Even though a novel might come highly recommended – it isn’t always the best choice for you. The Polished Hoe is a novel that just isn’t for us. Believe me – we tried to read it, but exactly 66 pages in, … Continue reading
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Tagged African Literature, Austin Clarke, The Giller Prize Winner, The Polished Hoe
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The Witchdoctor’s Bones // Canadian Literature
Lisa de Nikolits has done it again. This Canadian author, and my friend, continues to write novels that have me hooked from beginning to end! The Witchdoctor’s Bones is about a group of tourists that meet in Namibia for a bus … Continue reading
What Alice Forgot // Epilogue Endings
What Alice Forgot is the second Epilogue of our Book Club for Two novel selection. Now that I think about it, Moby Dick was no different and The Witchdoctor’s Bones also has an Epilogue. First and foremost I think including an … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Club Novels, Epilogues, Fiction, Literature, Moby Dick, reading, The Witchdoctor's Bones, What Alice Forgot
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