Bone & Bread was first published in 2012, but four years later it still feels timely. It opens with Beena coping with the death of her younger sister, Sadhana, but as it goes on it tells the story of their lives, from when they were children to when Beena’s own child is getting ready to…
Starting Over: Canada Reads 2016
Launched in 2002, Canada Reads is an annual battle of the books hosted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Each year five books are chosen, and five designated champions advocate for their title. A book is eliminated at the end of every day until there is only one left standing – the book every Canadian should…
Dogears: Under a Painted Sky, The Vegetarian, The Widow
Under a Painted Sky Stacey Lee G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers March 17, 2105 I never thought that I liked Westerns all that much until I read Under a Painted Sky. Or maybe I still don’t like Westerns that much, but rather I just really like feminist Westerns starring two kick ass women…
Yo-Kai Watch Toy Review
Back in October, Ardo and I were invited to a breakfast at New York Comic Con that was celebrating the launch of Yo-Kai Watch products for North American audiences. The anime was debuting, along with a multi-faceted push that spanned from a tie-in manga to video games to toys. We were contacted to review some of the toys we saw that day,…
Tell Me a Story: Short Audiobook Reviews
Hausfrau Jill Alexander Essbaum Narrated by: Mozhan Maron Random House Audio March 17, 2015 Anna is a housewife. A bored housewife. She feels alone in a foreign country where she doesn’t speak the language. Her husband’s friends are her whole social circle. She even feels distant from her children at times. She feels as though…
The Impostor Queen: A Q&A with Sarah Fine
In her new novel, The Impostor Queen, Sarah Fine takes readers on an exciting, emotional and political fantasy adventure. At the heart of this new novel is a young girl named Elli. Ever since she was a child Elli has been in training with the Elders of Kupari and one day she will succeed the Valtia and protect the Kupari…
Family Drama in the English Countryside: The Past by Tessa Hadley
The Past Tessa Hadley HarperCollins January 5 2015 Disclaimer: A review copy was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review The Past opens on four siblings, and their children, gathering at their grandparent’s country home for a three-week holiday. It’s a trip that evokes a lot of strong feelings and memories, as…
Dogears: Delicate yet Vicious
These Vicious Masks Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas Swoon Reads February 9, 2016 Were there mutants in Victorian England? Of course there were! Nobody said Professor X and his crew were the earliest gifted! The Misses Wyndham, snarkster supreme, Evelyn, and sweet, slightly underdeveloped, Rose, share the lucky gift of making people well. When Rose suspiciously…
Last Minute Gift Guide: Books for Adults
Earlier this week we shared our last minute gift guide for the young readers on your list. Now we’re continuing our recommending spree for the adult readers you’re still planning on buying for. Whether they like fantasy, horror, or are looking to join the adult colouring book craze, WWAC has you covered.
Last Minute Gift Guide: KidLit Edition
I know I’m not the only one who still has some last minute shopping to do this holiday season. Thankfully, the ladies of WWAC are here to help you with your shopping needs. The first edition of these last minute gift guides will focus on any of the younger crowd you may have on your list.
Reading Diaries: Maggie Nelson is Amazing
With only a few weeks left of 2015, the ladies of WWAC are gathering one more time to share what they’ve been reading lately—the books they’ve loved, the books they’ve hated, and what might be ahead in 2016.
Nerdy Nummies: Sweet Treats for the Geeky Baker
The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook: Sweet Treats for the Geek in All of Us Rosanna Pansino Atria Books November 3 2015 Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review You may recognize the name Rosanna Pansino and Nerdy Nummies from her (very) popular YouTube channel. Every Tuesday…