This Is Us! Growing Up With Humour by Sheila Deitch and Corinne Deitch will appeal to memoir and humor fans. In the introduction, Sheila explains why she always wanted a big family and what this book means to her and her loved ones. The authors...

Despite the sad state of affairs in America and the world at large, laughter and happiness are possible, as shown in Laugh Out Loud by Jack Daly. There are numerous benefits to laughter, which cleanses the mind and invigorates the body. Laughter acts as a...

Ever since humans discovered fire, cooking has been an intrinsic part of humanity, with different cultures having distinct palates that have turned cooking into an art form. However, modern living doesn't provide everyone with the time and resources to delve into the art of cooking....

When Jim Duke first sets out to become a cowboy, he doesn't quite anticipate just how bumpy the road ahead will be, but this is exactly what makes Dances with Donkeys: The Memoir of a Half-Assed Cowboy such a fun read. Written with the perfect...

Angela is environmentally conscious and capable of taking care of different animals. She decides to try her hand at raising chickens. Who would say no to fresh eggs every morning? So, Angela gets twelve young hens. The problems begin almost right away. Mongooses keep finding...

A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste by Kelly Sullivan Walden starts with a humorous modern adaptation of the myth of Persephone, the goddess of the underworld. Despite the contemporary twist, the meaning of the myth is still the same: we are not insured...

As Jacqueline Lambert points out in Building the Beast, there is a fine line between admiration and condemnation for those leading the nomadic life. How many of us would even consider selling up, leaving home, and traveling the world in a van? There are countless...

Huge Words by Huge People by Liam James Leaven includes some of the most popular quotes by famous people throughout history, covering topics like friendship, leadership, motivation, creation, and loss. Leaven puts a hilarious spin on everything by countering and grounding these idealistic and aspirational...

Never, Never, Hardly Ever by Kelly McKenzie welcomes us to Frankie Robinson's Oriental Gallery or FROG. The owner, Frankie, or Francine, always has a cup of tea to share, especially on a rainy Vancouver day. In this fascinating store, antique Asian rarities wait for their...

If you love animals and sweet stories about them, you are bound to love Paws, Tails and Tales by Angelina Dayan. As a sequel to Freddy’s Magic Garden: Incredible Cat Stories, Dayan continues her whimsical tales about cats but also includes stories about dogs and...