RWL’s Comments (group member since Oct 25, 2013)

RWL’s comments from the Region of Waterloo Library group.

Do you remember the titles of any of the books you picked up?

Is anyone else going to read any of our selections or something else?

It will be interesting to hear your thoughts about that book and how it relates to the Cold War or the current crisis in Europe.

What are you going to read this month? One of our suggestions, or something else?

What ideas, tropes, settings, or characters come to mind when you think of the Cold War?

Has the Cold the War returned? Did it ever leave? What does that mean for the world?

Let's discuss popular Cold War books that might provide some context/insight into the current conflict.

It's amazing how words on a page can impact one's emotional state. There couldn't be a better testament to the power of words. Did anyone else have a strong reaction to their book?

Give us an idea of the most important aspects of the book your reading. What really touched, moved, or angered you?

That sounds like a very interesting book Jennifer. Would you recommend it?

What are your first thoughts about the short stories you have read?

For those who have started their books, what are your first impressions?

The library has a copy of The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada http://olco.canlib.ca/client/rwl/sear...

Heather wrote: "Since It's National Poetry Month, I'll be reading poetry instead of short stories. I have several books at hand which I'll dip into here and there. The Cold Panes of Surfaces and Winter Cranes by..."

How would you describe the poetry you have decided to read? What style?

YZ wrote: "I'm going to try Mavis Gallant. She moved from Montreal to Paris, supposedly to write. I'd be inspired by Paris!"

If anyone else is interested in Mavis Gallant here is a link to her works at RWL http://goo.gl/o8YV0N.

RWL wrote: "The library has great short story collections. If you are looking for something Canadian, why not borrow a collection of Alice Munro's short stories. She is acknowledged to be one of the best short..."

If anyone is interested, here are the links to Jen's suggestions:

The Beggar's Garden by Michael Christie http://goo.gl/g1Rq9j

Mother Superior by Saleema Nawaz http://goo.gl/9k4ctb

The library has great short story collections. If you are looking for something Canadian, why not borrow a collection of Alice Munro's short stories. She is acknowledged to be one of the best short story writers of all time.

Let me know if you would like me to place a hold on a set for you.

This month we are going to read short stories. We had a request for Alice Munro's Runaway Stories, but you are welcome to read and share any short stories!

Thanks for sharing Yvonne! That's a great selection of books waiting to get started!

Does anyone else have some thoughts on this topic? Or would you like to respond to Heather's interpretation?

Heather - that is an excellent review. I would recommend that everyone else check it out!