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Canadian Geographic Reviews Lines in the Ice »
Canadian Geographic senior editor Harry Wilson, ran a wonderful review recently for Philip J. Hatfield’s new book Lines in the Ice: Exploring the Roof of the World.
For the full review as well as to see images and an excerpt from the book be sure to visit the Canadian Geographic website.
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Phantom of the Rink: LRC Review of Architecture on Ice »
Howard Shubert’s new book Architecture on Ice: A History of the Hockey Arena, was recently reviewed by Stephen Smith for the October issue of the Literary Review of Canada.
Below is an excerpt from the review.
Phantom of the Rink
ARENA ARCHITECTURE SHAPED HOCKEY, BUT WILL THE NEW GENERATION OF ENTERTAINMENT MULTIPLEXES DIMINISH THE GAME?
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Not of Green Gables – TLS Review of L. M. Montgomery’s Rainbow Valleys »
Oct 05, 2016 
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announcements, Biography, Canadian History, Excerpt, History, literature, Review 0 CommentsRita Bode and Lesley D. Clement’s L.M. Montgomery’s Rainbow Valleys was reviewed in last week’s Times Literary Supplement! The full review appears on page 9 of the print issue, and is also accessible online for TLS subscribers.
Here is a brief excerpt from Faye Hammill’s review:
Not of Green Gables
FAYE HAMMILL
Each year, hundreds of … Read More >
‘Deliberately to feed the beast’ – National Post review of Finding Franklin »
Russell A. Potter’s new book Finding Franklin, was recently reviewed by the National Post. The review came out just days before the discovery of the HMS Terror which has since fuelled Franklin fever in the news and with Franklin enthusiasts around the world!
Below is an excerpt from the review.
Franklin Fever – TLS Review of Finding Franklin »
In this week’s issue of the Times Literary Supplement, Jonathan Dore reviews Russell A. Potter’s new book “Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search“. It’s a great, detailed review, which also takes a moment to discuss why those on the legendary Franklin expedition should be remembered more in their homeland.
Below is an excerpt from the … Read More >
Smitten by Giraffe Reviewed by Publishers Weekly »
Fresh off the press, new release “Smitten by Giraffe, My Life as a Citizen Scientist” by Anne Innis Dagg, has received its first major review! The following in an excerpt taken from the review that recently appeared in Publishers Weekly.
“In this plainspoken memoir, Canadian zoologist Dagg (Giraffe: Biology, Behavior and Conservation) chronicles … Read More >
“The Experience of Beauty: Seven Essays and a Dialogue” Reviewed by Publishers Weekly »
Harry Underwood’s new release The Experience of Beauty: Seven Essays and a Dialogue was reviewed last week by Publishers Weekly.
Here is an excerpt from the review:
“In this essay collection, Underwood aims to define beauty as a functional experience that shapes people’s daily lives, as well as a philosophical concept with meaning that can enrich human development. … Read More >
Landscape Architecture Magazine Reviews Landscape Architecture in Canada »
Ron Williams’ Landscape Architecture in Canada was recently reviewed in the August 2016 issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine!
Below is an excerpt from Jennifer Reut’s review along with a link to a PDF containing the full review.
“The most humbling thing about Ron Williams’s achievement in his book Landscape Architecture in Canada (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2014) … Read More >
Publishers Weekly Review of Finding Franklin »
Russell Potter’s new release Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search was recently reviewed by Publishers Weekly.
Here is an excerpt from the review:
“With ambitious scope and profound depth, Potter (Arctic Spectacles) deftly demonstrates that truth can indeed be stranger and more fascinating than fiction. The book chronicles the ill-fated attempt … Read More >
Bay Area Reporter Reviews Making Out in the Mainstream »
Making Out in the Mainstream, by Vincent Doyle, was recently reviewed by the Bay Area Reporter, the oldest and highest circulation LGBT news weekly serving San Francisco’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The review coincides nicely with this week’s announcement of the 27th Annual GLAAD Media awards.
The following is an excerpt from Brian Bromberger’s piece entitled “Swimming … Read More >
