During the summer, I have some time where I have the ability to explore some new interests, such as reading. Unlike others, I don’t particularly like reading as I usually only like certain genres or get bored easily. However, this summer, I thought it would be beneficial to get out of my comfort zone and…
England, 1956. An old butler by the name of Stevens sets off alone on a summer holiday. As he unhurriedly drives through the English countryside, he reflects on his decades of service to Lord Darlington and his wish to serve humanity by serving “a great gentleman.” Yet now, near the end of his career, Stevens…
Now that it’s summer, I have all the time in the world (seemingly) to finally dig into those books I’ve been lusting over for months. My jam packed schedule during the school year inhibits the time I have for things I enjoy doing, like reading! I decided what better to do then share what’s on…
Although everyone says you should never judge a book by it’s cover, that’s exactly how I chose this book. The cover art is beautiful, the book is beautiful, I think my approach of choosing Everybody Sees the Ants was a job well done. A.S. King is truly royal in my eyes, she writes wonderful books…
If you spend most or even all of your summer reading, this is perfect for you! I have created a list of my favourite books and separated them into categories to create the ultimate summer reading list for all of you! P.S. You can find a synopsis of most of the books mentioned at www.goodreads.com!…
What would you do if you had a second chance? Would you try to make up for what you’ve done wrong or try to live while you can, or maybe even both? Samantha Kingston was having the time of her life, her boyfriend was perfect, she was perfect, popular, had an adorable math teacher and…
Whether you are travelling to a foreign place with friends, going on a vacation with your family, or staying in Calgary to earn loads of money, taking the time to read a few good books is definitely a summer activity you cannot miss out on.