I just finished re-reading a wonderful book called, Passages: Welcome Home to Canada. It is a collection of thoughtful and inspiring essays by Canadian writers who were born in other countries. It includes articles by Shyam Selvadurai, Anna Porter, M.G. Vassanji and Moses Znaimer to name a few.
The first time I read Passages (a few years ago), I was writing my own thoughts on the topic: The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration. At that time, I read Passages (and many other books) strictly for research. On this second reading, I savoured the book and turned each page with enjoyment and contemplation. It is a lovely piece of work!
Another collection I am reading is a set of short stories titled, The Empty Family, by Colm Toibin — someone I had not read before but have heard about for a long time. These are beautifully written stories, set in Ireland, and full of poignancy, longing, melancholy and regret. I look forward to reading many more books by this writer. (He writes in a range of genres apparently — poetry, novels, essays and more.)
What are you reading this fall? Feel free to send your recommendations. I will gladly follow your lead.
Happy Reading!
2 comments:
Those books both sound wonderful -- I'll have to look for them.
I'm reading John Vaillant's The Tiger, which I'm loving. I'm a bit scared to go into the garden, though, in case there are predators lurking.
You've been reading some great books, too! I will check out The Tiger. I've wondered about it for a few years.
Happy reading and writing!
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