Author: Melanie Pitman

Monday evening, at roughly 10pm EST, Jack Rabinovitch announced the winner of the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize and a beaming Madeleine Thien graciously accepted the honor. Her novel, Do …

When Harper Collins announced it was going to publish Harper Lee’s long-awaited second novel, people went nuts. Go Set A Watchman became the most pre-ordered book in Harper Collins history. …

My favorite sandwich is a fried egg and BLT breakfast panini, preferably with a smattering of goat cheese and a dab of light mayo. I have also been known …

If you’re a journalist, writer, or even an avid reader who uses Twitter, chances are you’ve heard that November is National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo. The name may …

One of the best feelings in the world is when you’re curled up in a big comfy chair with an eager child, reading a book together. But it’s not …

Oh Matthew Crawley. It’s been 4 years since you died in that horrible car accident and left a hole in my heart. Oh, and in Lady Mary’s heart too, …

You have shelves full of books, DVD versions of all your favorite reads, and nerdy artwork galore. You also have a furry friend who needs something to do while …

Star Wars Reads Day. I know you’re thinking, “What the heck? How have I never heard of this before?” Me too. It seems we’ve been missing out on a …

November is every Canadian bibliophile’s favorite month. The eleventh month is when the country’s most prestigious literary award is presented, the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Basically, it’s the Oscars for …

Okay, how many times have you seen The Sound of Music? How about Mary Poppins? Or even The Princess Diaries? If you’re anything like me, you have a special …