Book of the Month Club: Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
T. A. Wellington reviews Thanhha Lai’s novel for young adults, “Listen, Slowly”.
To Consider
1791: The First Constitutional Act & Other Quebec Curios
Read about the Constitutional Act of 1791, the document that created the two Canadas.
1786: John Molson & Other Quebec Curios
Life without John Molson might be a bit drier had he not come back to Montreal in 1786 to establish his own brewery. An Englishman by birth, he entered the brewing business [read on]
1785: Fleury Mesplet & Other Quebec Curios
You won’t find much in the Montreal Gazette, much less (or should we say “at least”) as far their history goes. You might not even know his name, but Fleury Mesplet, a [read on]
Book of the Month Club: Inspector Colbeck’s Casebook by Edward Marston
“‘That’s Menai,’ observed Madeleine. ‘It was designed by Alexander Allan. The LNWR had almost three hundred engines with an Allan design built at Crewe. Only my [read on]
1783: Peace in Paris & Other Quebec Curios
Three sets of treaties in France would end the American Revolutionary War between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain and their respective allies. New England, who had [read on]
Goodbye Carrie Fisher and Thank You For Everything
An homage to the late star who gave us both the butt kicking Princess Leia along with her ever admirable self.
1783: Benjamin Franklin Tries to Claim Canada & Other Quebec Curios
By the time the American War of Independence ended and each party sent their respective delegations to conclude peace treaties with one another, tensions were high even [read on]
1783-84: Exodus of the Loyalists & Other Quebec Curios
Despite the sheer unity and enthusiasm that most films and biopics set during the American Revolution tend to portray, most historians say that only one third of the [read on]
Winter, Cars, and Montreal — Snow Removal
Get ready for the annual months of snow clearing and related issues. Our guide for you and getting around in winter in Montreal.
Montreal’s Gone to the Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs are subject to too much regulation in Montreal. Here’s info about the licensing and permits for 2017
1781: The Canadians at Yorktown & Other Quebec Curios
During the American Revolution, the Revolutionaries managed to get not one but two Canadian Regiments in their grasp. The first Regiment participated in the successful [read on]
Book of the Month Club: Let Me Tell You by Shirley Jackson
“A writer who is serious and economical can store away small fragments of ideas and events and conversations, and even facial expressions and mannerisms, and use them [read on]
1775-1781: Meanwhile in Canada & Other Quebec Curios
While chaos erupted in the Thirteen Colonies, contrary to popular belief, things were happening in the Province of Quebec and environs. A young Alexander Mackenzie, the [read on]
Five Punk Songs Against Trump
Many are trying to stay positive in these dark times. Here’s a small silver lining: anti-Trump punk songs!