Kyiv 1919 was a chaotic time of political turmoil. Kirkov’s wry, dry humour perfectly captures the time, place and characters. First in a new mystery series.

Just finished, and loved, the new novel by @jesswalter.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing him at @writersfest.bc.ca this fall.

My 55th read of the year is this excellent graphic memoir I can’t recommend highly enough. 5 stars ⭐️ @georgetakei.bsky.social is an actor & civil rights activist extraordinaire and both this and his earlier memoir, They Call Us Enemy, should be required reading.

What a rollicking set of adventure/romance stories with wonderful historical details these books are. Can’t wait for the next one! @alisongoodman.bsky.social has cleverly used the “invisibility” of women of a certain age that allows her intrepid twin sisters to fight horrid restrictions. 5 ⭐️

Want to *hear* the latest about Greenhearth Necromancer? We've got a devlog for you! 🎵 In this month's devlog, we learn more about the sound & audio design from audio director @dmvibe.bsky.social himself. Plus: a brand new song visualizer! ✨ store.steampowered.com/news/app/212...

I’m so glad this was one of the books I picked up at the recent @writersfest.bc.ca fundraiser book sale. Thank you @dannyramadan.com for trusting us with your extraordinary story: excellent writing and I really liked the structure too.

This powerful, taut and expansive novel had me appreciating rural police work to a much greater extent. Unsung heroes. Another extraordinary story from @marinaendicott.bsky.social one of my favourite authors.

A sweet MG novel about friendship between unlikely characters and personal acceptance/growth. Beautifully illustrated. Highly recommend.

Historical fiction account of Marguerite de La Rocque de Roberval, 16th century noblewoman, forced by her guardian to sail to Canada with her maid, abandoned by her guardian with maid and “husband” on a deserted island. Her survival was miraculous. Well written; another woman who should be known.

Followed up Standard Deviation with this delightful and heartfelt novel by the same author. I will now read *anything* by her!

This was a laugh-out-loud funny, smart, heartfelt novel. Highly recommend!

On Independent Bookstore Day, I love that my local independent bookstore gives a surprise gift with purchases of a certain amount. 📚😎 @bookwarehouse.bsky.social

This biography of American Elizabeth Packard, committed to an insane asylum in 1860, for the audacity of thinking for herself and expressing her views, should be required history reading, especially in the U.S. She went on to get changes made to the laws. A remarkable woman, largely unknown.

This Booker winner is a beautifully written meditation on the wonders of our world as seen from above by astronauts on a space station, orbiting the planet 16 times in a day. Not much happens; we are compelled to linger in contemplation.

My #MarchMysteryMadness was a delight of great mysteries. Booksky.club/mystery📚⚡️

February reads - a most compelling nonfiction that paired well with Demon Copperhead (from January) Booksky.club/main 📚💙

January reads - an awesome start to the year! Booksky.club/main 📚💙