Most of my reviews this year have been non-fiction as I've been focusing a lot of increasing my understanding and knowledge base. However, half way through the year, I hit a wall. I couldn't do anymore non-fiction, but I wanted to keep trying. Basically, that resulted in me not reading for two months. Last weekend, …
Continue reading REVIEW: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Earlier this year, I was checking out my library's 2SLGBTQ* selections and I came across a book that piqued every part of my interest. Not only was it about women who love women, but it was also about literature. I immediately requested the book, so I could dive into a novel that combined two of …
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, I attended the Regina Public School Board meeting of the Trustees. Last week, I received notice that the Board would be discussing a motion put forward by a trustee that would recognize and support the celebration of Pride by Regina Public Schools. Here is the exact wording of the action …
Continue reading Regina Public Schools Need Pride: Where Do We Go From Here?
Hey everyone! It's time for another monthly wrap up! A few announcements first: Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian followers! We still have some work to do, especially around reconciliation, but we should still celebrate our country. I have not forgotten about Annie on my Mind. I haven't finished reading it due to all the …
So I figure now is a good time to let you see how much of a queer Potterhead I am. I take my Harry Potter seriously. I thoroughly enjoy the books and movies. I also love reading fanfiction. I know that some people don't like fanfiction, but frankly, that is their loss. There are some …
Update: I forgot to actually schedule this post, so it did not go live when I expected it to, so please ignore the bits and pieces about me being in the parade. I am almost definitely marching in the Queen City Pride Parade right now, but I won't let that stand in the way of …
Hey everyone, There was some books that I wanted to recommend before the end of Pride. However, they are less of fictional stories and more of a history lesson. Considering where Pride started through, that is important. Why is it important? Because Pride started as a Riot. While Pride definitely seems to be more of …
Welcome back, lovely readers, as we continue our descent into 2018 Pride Month with more wonderful books. Today, I'm going to be trying something a little bit different for my book review. Maybe it was just me, but my last couple of reviews have felt more like book reports. Never ending university student problems, I …
In the continued vein of Pride Month, my recommendation this week is going amplify the voices of one of those communities. Normally, I recommend an app or a podcast. However, I'm stepping away from that this week and recommending a book. So without further adieu: To my Trans Sisters edited by Charlie Craggs. This book …
Welcome back, my glorious readers. Today, I am continuing with my Pride Month festivities as I review Michael Cunningham's The Hours. Before reading this book this past week, I had seen the movie that was created from it. At the time, I was on a bit of a Nicole Kidman kick, so this was one …
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