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Angel Wing Splash Pattern by Richard Van Camp

ripleyy's review: "I thought all of the stories were remarkable. Highly recommended. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/v/van_camp_richard/angel_wing_splash_pattern.php"

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Snitch by Allison van Diepen

ripleyy's review: "van Diepen did an excellent job of showing that the decision to join a gang isn't always easy and that, while gangs are not good, they aren't completely evil either. Full review:...

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Wicked Woods: Ghost Stories from Old New Brunswick by Steve Vernon

ripleyy's review: "Fun stories to read around the campfire or to take on a ghost tour of New Brunswick. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/v/vernon_steve/wicked_woods.php"

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Megiddo's Shadow by Arthur Slade

ripleyy's review: "Surprising and surprisingly sad. You may want to keep the tissues handy. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/s/slade_arthur/megiddos_shadow.php"

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Amuse Bouche: A Russell Quant Mystery by Anthony Bidulka

ripleyy's review: "There were a few things I wasn't crazy about but I liked Quant a lot and I will be looking for a chance to read the other books in the series. Full review:...

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Step Closer by Tessa McWatt

ripleyy's review: "If there was anything to take away from this book, I think it was that we never know people as well as we think we do. Not those we love and not even ourselves. Full review:...

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The Chicken Doesn't Skate by Gordon Korman

ripleyy's review: "My son enjoyed the book and he especially liked the way the author made it clear which character was speaking. Full review:...

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Last Stop Sunnyside by Pat Capponi

ripleyy's review: "A resident at a rooming house is murdered and her housemates set out to solve the crime. The first book in the Dana Leoni series. I liked the book a lot and appreciated Capponi's...

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The Garneau Block by Todd Babiak

ripleyy's review: "The residents of an Edmonton cul-de-sac join together in an effort to save their neighbourhood. I loved all of the characters, even the ones I didn't like, and I really enjoyed this...

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The Great Karoo by Fred Stenson

ripleyy's review: "Not much happened for long stretches in this book and while I'm sure that was true in the real war, it didn't make for riveting reading. Historians will likely find much to enjoy...

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It Can Happen To You by Lynn Crymble

ripleyy's review: "A woman takes part in a 'renovate your life' project for a local newspaper. A light, fun read with some giggle-worthy moments and some touching moments. Full review:...

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Barrington Street Blues by Anne Emery

ripleyy's review: "A rich man and a poor man are found shot to death outside of a strip club. On the surface, it looks like a murder-suicide but Halifax lawyer Monty Collins isn't convinced....

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The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery

ripleyy's review: "An unhappy woman makes radical changes to her life after learning she only has a year to live. A charming read and I enjoyed it. Full review:...

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The World More Full of Weeping by Robert J. Wiersema

ripleyy's review: "Lots of layers and symbolism and an interesting read. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/w/wiersema_robert_j/world_more_full_of_weeping_the.php"

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The Day The Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan

ripleyy's review: "A touching romance with some history on Niagara Falls. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/b/buchanan_cathy_marie/day_the_falls_stood_still_the.php"

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Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk

ripleyy's review: "A book to be not just read, but experienced. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/t/trofimuk_thomas/waiting_for_columbus.php"

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Spin by Catherine McKenzie

ripleyy's review: "Funny and thought-provoking and might make you question certain aspects of your own life. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/m/mckenzie_catherine/spin.php"

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Queen's Court by Edward O. Phillips

ripleyy's review: "The writing was good for the most part and I did enjoy reading the book. I didn't love it though. Full review: http://www.canadianauthors.net/p/phillips_edward_o/queens_court.php"

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Edith's War by Andrew Smith

ripleyy's review: "I thought Smith did a good job of showing what life was like during the war. I enjoyed the historical aspects more than the relationships but I'm sure the opposite would be true for...

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The City Man by Howard Akler

ripleyy's review: "A really fast read, partly because it was short but mostly because it was fascinating. I had a hard time putting it down. Full review:...

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