Zora Neale Hurston: A Genius of the South
by Sarah Jane
February 2, 2026
What I didn't know until now was that Zora Neale Hurston was much, much, much more than a novelist.
A vibrant, charming and highly accom plished American novelist, essayist, anthropologist and folklorist, she was known for her wise quotes and as a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance cultural and intellectual movement in the 1920s and 1930s.
Read vs. Watch #2 - Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
by Sarah Jane
January 31, 2024
Full confession - this was my first Karin Slaughter novel, and I was pretty entertained throughout. I'd seen the ad for the Netflix series so ...
6 Wacky Things About Edmonton's K-Days That Will Make You Smile
by Sarah Jane
July 25, 2023
K-Days. Klondike Days, Edmonton Exhibition, Capital Ex. Whatever you want to call it, one of Edmonton’s biggest events are upon us from July 21s...
Read vs. Watch #1 - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
by Sarah Jane
May 17, 2023
I finally watched the series of Little Fires Everywhere - and I BINGED it, couldn't get enough.I read the book last year, so I'm not AS up to ...
Jolabokaflod: Comfy Pajamas, New Books & a Cozier Way to Chill the Night Before Christmas
by Sarah Jane
December 17, 2021
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house…
Everyone was freaking out.
The kids are racing around, hyper and beyond excited for ...
Everything You Need to Know About the Sherwood Park Bookworm Used Book Store
by Sarah Jane
September 28, 2021
Get to know the owner of Sherwood Park's used book store in this interview!
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