Books

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Three Day Road: a Cree story from the Great War

EIC July 4, 2017

By: Alex Bloom Based loosely on a true story, Three Day Road follows two young brothers of the Cree people, Xavier and Elijah, who join the Canadian infantry during World War One. Their upbringing in the country and experience hunting makes them proficient snipers and they soon become well-known among the ranks as some of the best shots in the army.      As the war drags on, they become better and better snipers, helping turn the tide of battles with their devastating accuracy, taking the lives of scores of German soldiers in the process. As they are exposed to…

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Contemporary African authors you should add to your reading list this summer

Peak Web June 26, 2017

  By: Jackline Obungah 1.Taiye Selasi Ghana Must Go Ghana Must Go is a deeper illustration of Selasi’s “afropolitanism.” A fresh breath into the diverse realm of African literature, the book weaves through cultural complexities whilst tackling themes such as migration…

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Book of the Week: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

EIC May 16, 2017

It is hard to know where to begin with this one. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an extremely talented writer. She conveys the emotions and thoughts of each of her characters in a very real and relatable way; it is impossible…

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Stuff We Like And Don’t Like: Summer Reading Edition

Peak Web May 5, 2017

By Gabrielle McLaren Stuff we like: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) Effia is a village girl in Ghana who grows up to marry a British slaver. Unbeknownst to her, her half-sister Esi is sold from the very castle in which…

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Stuff we like and don’t like

EIC January 30, 2017

Stuff we don’t like — Not getting what you expected from a menu (especially ones with pictures) It’s a pretty well known fact that your food isn’t going to look like the picture (I’m looking at you McDonald’s). But usually…

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Stuff We Like and Stuff We Don’t Like

EIC January 16, 2017

Stuff We Like — The Night Manager By Tessa Perkins Good looking people, even better looking locations, and chilling suspense make The Night Manager an incredible miniseries. Tom Hiddleston plays Jonathan Pine, a seemingly non-threatening night manager at a hotel…

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Stuff we like and don’t like

EIC January 16, 2017

Stuff We Like — The Night Manager By Tessa Perkins Good looking people, even better looking locations, and chilling suspense make The Night Manager an incredible miniseries. Tom Hiddleston plays Jonathan Pine, a seemingly non-threatening night manager at a hotel…

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Five banned books you might want to read

EIC October 18, 2016

“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” Oscar Wilde’s quote is perfect for capturing the spirit of Banned Books Week. Occurring annually from September 25 to October 1, it’s about celebrating…

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Top 10 books to kick off 2016

EIC January 4, 2016

10. Girl on the Train – Paula Hawkins This mystery has been called a Hitchcockian thriller and an incredible debut for Paula Hawkins. For anyone wanting to immerse themselves in a world consumed by betrayal, obsession, and murder, Hawkins’ novel…

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New illustrations capture the magic of Harry Potter

EIC January 4, 2016

Just when you think that the print versions of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series Harry Potter couldn’t possibly be improved, the fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released. It may be because I am a massive…

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