I haven’t picked a book of the month for quite some time but I have come across one that I…
The Number 1 Literary Character and Fellow Book Reader: Hermione Granger
Well I couldn’t help myself, another Harry Potter post is making its way to you via the Spine and Oak.…
Making Money as a Bookworm: Otherwise Known as a Career in Publishing
As a child I used to envy the book reviewers who worked for newspapers like The New York Times. I…
Merry Reading! Your Holiday Gift Book Guide
I don’t know about you, but December really crept up on me this year, and I once again have failed…
Talking About The Boy Who Lived
I don’t often announce the fact that I am a huge Harry Potter fan, not because I am ashamed,…
Giller Prize: The Story We All Want to Read
If you didn’t get a chance to catch all of the action last night at the Giller Prize Awards, check…
Guess the Giller
It’s that time of year again, the one day I wait for with almost as much anticipation as Christmas. Tonight…
Book Clubs: Getting One Started and Keeping it Together
Sometimes reading can be a solitary affair, and usually that’s the way I like it. Just me and a good…
Just in Time for the U.S. Election: My Top 10 Dystopian Reads
I have never been one of those readers who prefers a particular genre. I’ve read such a variety of works…
All You Need is Tea and Warm Socks: Book Culture and the Indigo Takeover
If you’re a reader than you will know what I mean when I say, reading is now an activity with…