tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post4275930211259875488..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Grist by Linda Little, a story of women's resilence in rural Nova ScotiaSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-27097524564820343632014-04-18T09:01:54.378-05:002014-04-18T09:01:54.378-05:00Sorry the bookstore trip was unsuccessful. It'...Sorry the bookstore trip was unsuccessful. It's not easy to find in the US either (Amazon.com says it's unavailable) but Canadian online stores have it.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-77870013629672304232014-04-18T08:41:48.005-05:002014-04-18T08:41:48.005-05:00Sad to say, can't find it locally which is ann...Sad to say, can't find it locally which is annoying seeing as I live in Canada.crothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069972891852583031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-8780493478144485072014-04-16T18:53:19.485-05:002014-04-16T18:53:19.485-05:00That sounds like it will be fun. I understand tha...That sounds like it will be fun. I understand that there's a second novel that links up with it, Scotch River - I'll have to get myself a copy!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-91232106296708836402014-04-16T18:50:06.450-05:002014-04-16T18:50:06.450-05:00It's worth it if you're able to find a cop...It's worth it if you're able to find a copy! It's not a long novel, but because it covers a long period of time, it has somewhat of an epic feel.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-31654464532640336482014-04-16T18:34:44.596-05:002014-04-16T18:34:44.596-05:00I live in Nova Scotia too, and I'm hoping to h...I live in Nova Scotia too, and I'm hoping to hear Linda read from this next Tuesday at her home "town" library. I'm excited to read it!Debbie Rodgers @Exurbanishttp://www.exurbanis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-74132307757025969372014-04-16T10:58:36.526-05:002014-04-16T10:58:36.526-05:00This one sounds fascinating. Your review makes me ...This one sounds fascinating. Your review makes me want to read it, Sarah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-74611558816110056352014-04-15T19:00:34.807-05:002014-04-15T19:00:34.807-05:00It's different in that it shows a strong woman...It's different in that it shows a strong woman in a more traditional role. And the setting isn't one I've seen before either.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78071760743318569152014-04-15T16:52:40.494-05:002014-04-15T16:52:40.494-05:00Sounds like an interesting book!!Sounds like an interesting book!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015131255166542986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-30415572621676652632014-04-15T14:02:34.798-05:002014-04-15T14:02:34.798-05:00Kailana - if you're in Nova Scotia, Linda will...Kailana - if you're in Nova Scotia, Linda will be launching the book tomorrow night in Halifax. Details at www.fernwoodpublishing.caFernwood Publishinghttp://www.fernwoodpublishing.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78685148358729210462014-04-15T13:44:47.468-05:002014-04-15T13:44:47.468-05:00I really wish I had seen the tour for this conside...I really wish I had seen the tour for this considering I LIVE in Nova Scotia. Now I have to go get this. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-26346716747947938752014-04-15T12:40:12.207-05:002014-04-15T12:40:12.207-05:00Glad to hear it! You might have a chance of findi...Glad to hear it! You might have a chance of finding it available locally, too.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-53252560577098690132014-04-15T08:14:45.503-05:002014-04-15T08:14:45.503-05:00Oh boy!! I've just finished Wake and now you g...Oh boy!! I've just finished Wake and now you give me another good one. Off to the book shop I go again .crothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069972891852583031noreply@blogger.com