In The Upper Country by Kai Thomas

Set in Canada in the 1800’s, in a (fictional) town called Dunmore, a place at the end of the Underground Railroad where freed or escaped slaves have made a home and give safe harbour. Lensinda is a journalist for the local paper who is tasked with interviewing a woman who refused to flee after shooting …

Continue reading In The Upper Country by Kai Thomas

Hamatsa by Jim McDowell

I have a few books in my collection now that are about local or Canadian history, and they're all so fascinating. I came across this title, and was really intrigued to learn more. This one was from a small BC press, and I hope to share more of their titles with you in future, because …

Continue reading Hamatsa by Jim McDowell