alpha foxtrot lima in Edmonton is doing 41 things including…

Do the A-Z author challenge

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Scratch off "e" and "f" 1 year ago

So, as if this isn’t hard enough already, my list is comprised entirely of Canadian authors AND books I have not read before.
I will probably still read them out of order though, otherwise this goal will take decades to complete. Possibly even centuries!



"B" is for... 1 year ago

... Babiak, Todd. The Garneau Block.
I’m reading this book because it’s by an Edmontonian and is set in Edmonton (actually, in a neighbourhood very close to where I live and work). I have to say I didn’t start this novel with the highest expectations.
ETA: I give this book a resounding MEH! I guess it was a relatively accurate portrayal of how crappy yet somewhat charming this city is. But it seemed like the whole focus was the fact that it was set in Edmonton (endless name / place dropping) rather than, I don’t know, a decent plotline or something. I found the story lame. And the characters too caricature-y.
Bring on the next victim! Hey, I should make all the books Canadian… maybe I’ll give it a try.



E. and F. 1 year ago

Okay, I’m guessing that ideally they’re supposed to be read in alphabetical order, but I only buy books that I know I love (or really, really want to read). And I have a ton of books on hold at the library and no way of knowing when I’ll get which. I’ll be waiting months for the new Margaret Atwood, but “Running with Scissors” is ready for me to pick up now.
Anyhoo, I just read “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides, which was great, and “Paint it Black” by Janet Fitch, which was just good. I liked her writing style, though.



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