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An interview with local author Alexander Boldizar
Tell us about your book, The Ugly. It’s the story of Muzhduk the Ugli the Fourth, a 300-pound boulder-throwing mountain man from Siberia whose tribal homeland is stolen by an American lawyer out to...
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Farewell from your Non-Fiction Librarian (with a few upcoming Current Event...
It has been fun contributing to the library blog, but I’m leaving my role as non-fiction librarian – so this will be my last blog (at least for now). I’ve been seconded to library administration for...
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Brain Books!
Given the popularity of Norman Doidge’s book, The Brain’s Way of Healing and the current interest in neuroplasticity, it is plain that neuroscience is a hot topic just now. Here are a few additional...
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month in the United States. In honour of that observance, and in light of the “Black Lives Matter” movement, here are a few books on the Black experience in North America that...
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Gong Hey Fat Choy
February 8th is Chinese New Year – so Happy New Year! Here are a few reading selections to help expand your understanding of this fascinating culture. Nonfiction: Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune,...
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BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction
Since 2005, British Columbia’s National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction has recognized and rewarded thoughtful and provocative Canadian non-fiction works. It is the only national prize that originates...
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Terrific Canadian Graphic Literature
I started a post on graphic novels and found that I had selected all Canadian books, and they’re great. So here are my top graphic picks (3 of 5 are non-ficiton), none of which could be confused with...
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In Memory of David Bowie
The man who fell to earth was a creative force and the world has lost a great talent in his passing. Here are a few of the items about or by David Bowie that can be found in the library collection....
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New Books Published in January & February
Here are a few new titles I’m looking forward to that are scheduled for release in the next two months. What’s on your reading list? Walking the Nile, by Levison Wood This one is for all you armchair...
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Michael’s Anticipated 2016 Reads
2016 is shaping up to be a great year for all of us readers. Here are a few of the titles I’m looking forward to: The Lovers: Afghanistan’s Romeo and Juliet, by Rod Nordland (January) This is the true...
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Christmas Gift Suggestions: Cookbooks
A beautiful cookbook makes a terrific gift. Who doesn’t love to leaf through the options and look at the photos of creative and lovely meals? Here are my top picks from 2015. The Pioneer Woman Cooks:...
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Christmas Gift Suggestions: Humour
The long nights and short days at this time of year can lead to a certain grouchiness, Christmas notwithstanding. For those grumps on your Christmas list needing a little lightening up, here are some...
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Michael’s Top Ten Reads of 2015
The year is winding down and it has been fun to look back at all the great books of 2015. Here are my top ten: The Shed that Fed a Million Children, by Magnus MacFarlane Barrow Best for fans of:...
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Christmas Gift Suggestions: History
Having trouble finding gift items for your erudite friends and family? How about a non-fiction history book! The Santa Claus Man, by Alex Palmer In jazz-age New York, letters to Santa in were simply...
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Michael’s Autumn Non-Fiction Reading List
The days are noticeably shorter, the sun has lost some of its power, and the kids are back in school (don’t forget to slow down in school zones). It’s time to pack away the sunscreen, return those...
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Michael’s Nonfiction Winter 2015 Picks
There is a great new crop of books coming out this year. Here are a few non-fiction selections (in alphabetical order by title) that I’m looking forward to reading in the next few months. Enjoy! Dead...
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Michael’s Best Non-Fiction Selections for 2014
Presented in alphabetical order, these are all great reads. Enjoy! 10% Happier, by Dan Harris After experiencing a panic attack on live television, Harris knew it was time to make a change. He explores...
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Michael’s Autumn Non-fiction Reads
Ordering books is one of my favourite roles as a non-fiction librarian. I get to peruse all the publishers’ catalogues and anticipate all the great material that’s coming our way. Here are a few of the...
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Michael’s Summer Nonfiction Picks
This summer, instead of the usual light beach reading, why not let the housework pile up, the lawn get parched, and the kids feed themselves – all while you sink into a great non-fiction read? Here are...
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Michael’s Spring 2014 Nonfiction Pics
Keep an eye on our new non-fiction shelves because there are a lot of great books coming out this spring. Here are a few I’m looking forward to reading: Forgiveness: A Gift from my Grandparents, by...
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