Happy Canada (Book Challenge) Day!
The Indextrious Reader — I am so thrilled - not only is it Canada Day, and I have the day off - but it is once again the start date for a great reading Challenge, the Canadian Book Challenge 3. I love this challenge; it's so flexible and well organized and just a lot of fun. The Challenge ...

Canadian Book Challenge III
A Novel Challenge — ... July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010 From Canada Day to Canada Day, can you read and review at least 13 Canadian books? John at The Book Mine Set is hosting part 3 of the Canadian Book Challenge. John ...

The Canadian Book Challenge 3
everything distils into reading — This year too I am joining in The Canadian Book Challenge hosted by John Mutford.This is one of two challenges, I join and try to complete. I do have few books lined up for it. I will make a list later on. ...

The Canadian Book Challenge 3
So Many Precious Books, So Little Time — ... July 1, 2009- July 1, 2010 Thanks to John of The Book Mine Set for hosting this awesome challenge again! You don't have to be Canadian to join! Come ...

Friday Bookish Buzz: Spending July in an Ark
book-a-rama — ... Wharton's letters find a home. *Hoffman wasn't the only author to suffering from Foot-in-Mouth disease this week. *It's a book written by a fictional writer who writes fiction. You follow? *Awful Library Books: outdated books culled from libraries. A blog we can shake our heads and laugh about. *John @ The Book Mine Set started a Canadian Book Trading Post. No canoe or portaging required. Great for your 3rd Canadian Books Challenge picks. *There's hope for us all. Vanessa Brown wins Canada's 1st ...

Sunday Salon 13 - 2009 Mid-Year Thoughts
Trish's Reading Nook — ... The Canadian Book Challenge hosted by Book Mine Set (John Mulford) As you can see, I've gone kind of lax this year with the challenges. I'm absolutely, 110% OK with that--having fun, right? And reading!! I'd love some suggestions for the GLBT and Canadian Book Challenge if you've got them. Of course I'll be reading Atwood for the Canadian and Fingersmith for the GLBT. WHEW! What is on your top 10 (or 8) list for the midway point? If you had to say: "Trish! Read this book now" what would that book be? **I'm headed out ...

TSS: A Bird in the House by Margaret Laurence
everything distils into reading — ... ninety-four. With plenty of interesting observesation, Vanessa manages to tell us so much about Manakawa. Despite liking the book, I find it hard to review it. Each and every character has a place in the book and are necessary for Vanessa's growing up phase. This book starts when she is 9 years old and finishes when she is around 40 years of age. Vanessa's narration is filled with interesting snippets and beautuful poignant emotions. Book 1 of The Canadian Book Challenge 3 ...

Art of Salvage
The Indextrious Reader — ... This is a novel about family, about mothers and daughters, and how we create our identity. Set in Saskatoon, it's my first choice for the 3rd Canadian Book Challenge. It appealed to me because of its setting as well as storyline; I grew up near Saskatoon so always like to see it represented in fiction. This turned out to be an absorbing read with two strong lead characters, Delorie and her daughter Amber. ...

Sunday Salon: The Canadian Book Challenge 3, and a movie outing
In Spring it is the Dawn — ... I didn't quite complete the Canadian Book Challenge for last year, falling one book and 3 reviews short, but as I mentioned in my ...

Back In (Blogging) Business
book-a-rama — ... Secondly, I joined The 3rd Canadian Books Challenge but neglected to post my book list. I'm taking a relaxed approach this year and leaving lots of room for additions and changes. ...

Canadian Reading Challenge III
Back to Books — Posting the challenge below made me realize I hadn't made a post for the 3rd Annual Canadian Reading Challenge. It's is just such a given that I'm going to participate I guess it slipped my mind to make an official "Yes, I am joining the challenge" post. So here it is! I am joining the Challenge for the 3rd year in a row. My Canadian reading has actually dropped off a bit recently so I'll have to put some effort into getting it going again more steadily but won't be too hard as I've got some favourite authors now and I've got to read Oryx and Crake as I'll be getting a ...

Canada 3x
Naked Without Books — ... H - E - double hockey sticks! Although I'm running almost a month behind, I'm just not quite there yet with the 3rd Canadian Book Challenge. Except for reading more Robertson Davies, I'm unsure about the direction my reading should take. Seeing that Tim Horton's sign on the highway during my travels should have inspired me, but... ...

Late Nights on Air by Elizabeth Hay
Geranium Cat's Bookshelf — ... In 2007, Late Nights on Air won Canada’s Giller Prize, which may be one of the reasons why so many people read and reviewed it in the first and second Canadian Book Challenges. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive, and this year I decided that I had to read it for myself for the Third. I’m glad I did, it’s a book that is going to stay with me and one I’ll read again. ...

Third Canadian Book Challenge "Favourites" meme
The Indextrious Reader — ... As always, John at the Book Mine Set, host of the excellent Canadian Book Challenge, does things in style. As part of the first review round-up for this year, he has created a series of questions about Canadian literature. Feel free to join in! ...

Canada 3 Challenge - first book done!!
You Can Never Have Too Many Books — ... quite some time now, and I'm in awe of everything she has accomplished, as well as what is on her list. As I do things,I will cross them off, though some are ongoing, for every year. Like read 100 books a year! As to that, well, I've made it to 50! Hurray! I'm still behind, but after reading 12 books in July - this is an all-time high for me, I think! - it's not looking quite so bad now. Canada 3 Challenge It's about time I posted about the Canada 3 Challenge! Hosted by John at The Book Mine blog, this is the third year of ...

Sunday Salon: July in review
In Spring it is the Dawn — ... in: 6 Books out: 0 The Year of Readers: Reading for the Book Wish Foundation. Money raised this month: $10 Total raised to date: $116 Reading Challenges Progress Report (see sidebar for current challenges) New Challenges joined Everything Austen Challenge: 1 watched, 5 to go (July 1, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010) Japanese Literature Challenge 3: 0 read, 1 to go (July 30, 2009 - Jan. 30, 2010) Canadian Book Challenge 3: 1 read, 12 to go (July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010) ...

Canadian Challenge III
1morechapter.com — ... Click for more info I really can’t see myself getting enough of John’s Canadian Challenges any time soon. So many wonderful Canadian authors and books. These are the books I’m interested in reading this time around: ...

#42 - February
My Tragic Right Hip — ... In short, I guess you could say that I loved this novel. And I can't think of a better book to start off my latest Canadian Book Challenge. That's one down. Also, I was reminded of Marilynne Robinson's equally excellent Home while reading February. They both have similar plots in the sense that a son must return home to face up to the consequences of their lives...if you enjoy Robinson's writing, you would enjoy Moore's latest. ...

156. The Day the Falls Stood Still
Back to Books — ... thick I can sit curled up on a windowsill, arms around the knees tucked beneath my chin. Reason for Reading: The book takes place in Niagara Falls, Canada and that is where I live plus the historical time 1915-1923 is a favourite period I like to read about. I was excited to read a book set in my city and the cover is beautiful and actually blew me away when I saw it in real life. I received a review copy from Harper Collins Canada. Qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. Comments: I'll start off by admitting I may be a little ...

157. Haunted by Barbara Haworth-Attard
Back to Books — ... by Barbara Haworth-Attard Pages: 273 Ages: 14+ Finished: Aug. 28, 2009 First Published: Aug. 18, 2009 (Canada only) Genre: paranormal, thriller, mystery, magical realism Rating: 4.5/5 First sentence: Dee spread feed over the ground, calling, "chick, chick." Reason for Reading: I love a good ghost story. I received a review copy from Harper Collins Canada. Qualifies for the Canadian Book Challenge. Qualifies for the RIP IV Challenge. Comments: Set in the Bruce Peninsula ...

158. Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay
Back to Books — ... 399 Ages: 18+ Finished: Aug. 31, 2009 First Published: Aug. 11, 2009 Genre: mystery, suspense Rating: 4/5 First sentence: The morning of the day I lost her, my daughter asked me to scramble her some eggs. Reason for Reading: Last year I read and enjoyed Barclay's Too Close to Home so much I just had to read his newest book. I received a review copy from Random House. Qualifies for the Canadian Book Challenge. Qualifies for the RIP IV Challenge. Comments: One day Tim Blake's 17yo ...

#43 - The Wife's Tale
My Tragic Right Hip — ... READING CHALLENGES: I'm counting The Wife's Tale as the second book in my Canadian Book Challenge. While I haven't done my "official" post about the theme I'm going to try just yet because I honestly haven't decided what I want to read for the rest of the year, I still think a year that includes The Wife's Tale and February can only be counted as inspiring.  ...

Canadian Challenge
A Striped Armchair — ... I’m late to the party, but I’ve realised I don’t pay enough attention to my northern neighbours. So what better way to fix that than by joining a challenge that requires me to read 13 books by Canadian authors before next Canada Day (July 1st)? The lovely John Mutford is the host of the Canadian Challenge, now in its third year. ...

Sunday Salon: August in Review
In Spring it is the Dawn — ... 31, 2009): 2 1% Well-Read Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 0/10 Manga Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 6/6 Graphic Novels Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 2/6 ARC Reading Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 13 read, 6 to go Everything Austen Challenge (July 1, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010): 1/6 Japanese Literature Challenge 3 (July 30, 2009 - Jan. 30, 2010): 3/1 Canadian Book Challenge 3 (July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010): 1/13 ...

The Canadian Book Challenge 3
The Book Zombie — ... What – The Canadian Book Challenge 3  Who – Hosted by John Mutford Where – The Canadian Book Challenge 3 When – July 1 2009 through July 1 2010  How – Read 13 Canadian books (by or about Canadians). Why – Cause Canucks rock ;) ...

The Third Time’s the Charm, Eh?
A Life In Books — cdn Even though I’ve yet to successfully complete The Canadian Book Challenge in either of my first two attempts, for patriotism’s sake I can’t not sign up for the challenge when it comes around and at least try. Here are the books I’ve tagged to read this time round: ...

165. O Canada! by Isabel Barclay
Back to Books — ... Reason for Reading: This was our main text on Canadian history for our homeschool curriculum over the past year. Qualifies for the Canadian Challenge. ...

Clearly Canadian
A Life In Books — ... use of language and nuance to explore a character’s inner and outer life reminded me of the writings of Alice Munro, another Canadian, and in fact, after reading the book and exploring some of the critical reviews, I saw that I was not the only one to make that connection. Rather than making her characters perform tricks for the reader, Itani defly unfolds the life of an ordinary woman, creating a story that is anything but. Remembering the Bones marks my first foray into the Canadian Book Challenge 3 , and it’s an auspicious beginning. That makes me a ...

169. A Pioneer Story: The Daily Life of a Canadian Family in 1840 by Barbara Greenwood
Back to Books — ... Barbara Greenwood Illustrated by Heather Collins Pioneer Story series Pages: 237 Ages: 8+ Finished: Sep.18, 2009 First Published: 1994 Genre: historical fiction, pioneer life, crafts, non-fiction Rating: 5/5 First sentence: The Robertsons are a pioneer family living on a backwoods farm in 1840. Reason for Reading: Read aloud to the 9yo as part of our history curriculum. Qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. Comments: Follows the daily life of a pioneer family, the ...

October begins...
The Indextrious Reader — ... The Canadian Book Challenge 3. Well, somehow in September I didn't finish a single Canadian novel for this challenge. I did read a few Canadian YA novels that I've yet to review, but in October I am planning on finishing and reviewing the 3 Canadian novels set on the Prairies which I've already begun reading. These three are: ...

October Random Read
Back to Books — ... It won by one point, running neck in neck with The Flying Troutmans the whole way. I'm happy with the results, over the two I would have picked Testimony myself as I've wanted to read one of Shreve's books for a long time, but The Flying Troutmans would have had the added bonus of counting towards the Canadian Book Challenge, as well. ...

September in review
In Spring it is the Dawn — ... the Hairballs (until Dec. 31, 2009): 3 Manga Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 6/6 Graphic Novels Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 3/6 ARC Reading Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): Completed - Current 2009 ARC/Review status: 14 read, 7 to go Everything Austen Challenge (July 1, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010): 1/6 Japanese Literature Challenge 3 (July 30, 2009 - Jan. 30, 2010): 3/1 Canadian Book Challenge 3 (July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010): 1/13 ...

182. Alligator Stew by Dennis Lee
Back to Books — ... Reason for Reading: I read poetry to my son as a regular part of our day. We read a 2 page spread at a time alternating between a book focusing on one specific poet then a collection of authors. This was our poet focus and I chose a Canadian poet to qualify for the Canadian Reading Challenge. I own this book. ...

Sidura Ludwig: Holding my Breath
The Indextrious Reader — ... I also got through two of my choices for the Canadian Book Challenge over the Thanksgiving weekend (there's a lot to be said for days off!) ...

185. Up Till Now by William Shatner
Back to Books — ... Reason for Reading: I love William Shatner and there was no doubt I'd be reading his autobiography! This also qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. ...

‘Friday Salon’: the Early Post
A Striped Armchair — ... when I was in the middle of The Children’s Book, because I thought it might be one of the few books that could hold its own in comparison! I was right. I’ve always loved Atwood’s writing (I even enjoyed The Handmaid’s Tale, which since dystopian lit is one of my least favourite genres ever, is saying quite a lot), and I read several of her books in high school and then seemed to almost forget about her. I’m glad that the Canadian Challenge gave me the push I needed to start reading her again, and I bet ...

191. The Year of the Flood
Back to Books — ... Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood (a parallel novel to Oryx and Crake) Pages: 431 Ages: 18+ Finished: Oct. 27, 2009 First Published: Sept. 22, 2009 Genre: post-apocalyptic, science fiction (no matter how much the author denies it) Rating: 3/5 First sentence: In the early morning Toby climbs up to the rooftop to watch the sunrise. Reason for Reading: Atwood's new book. Qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. Borrowed from my library. Summary: A plague has wiped out the ...

196. The Hunchback Assignments
Back to Books — ... Sep.8, 2009 (Can)/ Sept.22 (US) Genre: children, YA, fantasy, steampunk Rating: 5/5 First sentence: Six hunting hounds had perished in previous experiments. Reason for Reading: Arthur Slade had a new book out and I was thrilled to find out it was the start of a series. I had been wanting him to venture out into a series. I received a review copy from the publisher, Harper Collins Canada. It also qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. Summary: Modo is an orphan taken in by Mr. Socrates and kept ...

#59 - The Year of The Flood
My Tragic Right Hip — ... is much the same, so perhaps I should just take them at face value. It's a sad book, a book that makes you appreciate the fact that you can still put a seed in the ground and have it grow into a plant that could feed you, the birds, and the butterflies. And one that perhaps sets a new standard for saint-like worship of unconventional heroes, especially those that survive. READING CHALLENGES: The Year of the Flood is my third book in this year's Canadian Book Challenge. ...

A Trio of Graphic Novels
Back to Books — ... level it still manages to tell the story in a detailed manner. I love that this series of books keeps true to the original tales. This is the first time I've read a children's version of Rapunzel where she turns up pregnant at the end, as in the original. Probably not for too young of children as the illustrations are dark and when we see the Prince's eyes which have been pierced by thorns, it is a little gross. Highly recommended! 5/5 *Canadian author, counts towards the Canadian Reading Challenge ...

Canadian Challenge III Finished but Continuing
Back to Books — Well, I have officially completed the 3rd annually Canadian Reading Challenge with the following 13 books. Since the challenge does run until July 1st, I will be continuing to add the extra books I read to the bottom of this list and to the list in the sidebar to help others continue to find Canadian books to read. Canadian Reading Challenge III (July 1 2009 - Jul 1 2010 (13+ books) 1. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood 2. The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan 3. Haunted by Barbara Haworth-Attard 4. Fear the Worst by ...

Book Tour: 187. Hoodoo Sea by Rolf Hitzer
Back to Books — ... Reason for Reading: I was asked to participate in the Blog Tour but I had never participated in one before. I decided I would this time as the plot involving the Bermuda Triangle was just too intriguing to pass over. I used to be into the Bermuda Triangle big time when it was all the rage. This also qualifies for the Canadian Reading Challenge. ...

Sunday Salon: October in review
In Spring it is the Dawn — ... Completed - 3 Manga Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): Completed - 7/6 Graphic Novels Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): 4/6 ARC Reading Challenge (by Dec. 31, 2009): Completed - Current ARC/Review status (for 2009): 14 read, 7 to go Everything Austen Challenge (July 1, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010): 2/6 Japanese Literature Challenge 3 (July 30, 2009 - Jan. 30, 2010): Completed - 3/1 Canadian Book Challenge 3 (July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010): 1/13 ...

#62 - Too Much Happiness
My Tragic Right Hip — ... READING CHALLENGES: Too Much Happiness is book four for this year's Canadian Book Challenge.

A Canadian Hat Trick: Obasan, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, and Green Grass, Running Water
A Striped Armchair — ... I find myself again wanting to review books in order to take my mind off other things. So today, I’ll talk about the Canadian books I’ve been reading! I finished three in November, which brings my total for the Canadian Challenge up to ten (I need to read and review thirteen in order to finish it; an accomplishment ...