Angela Waterfield

I don't often find myself reviewing cookbooks (due to my love of take-out), but Crumbs by Ben Mims caught my attention in a way few books do. With a background in anthropology, I've always been intrigued by the origins of things—how they're made, why they matter, and the stories they tell about our shared humanity. This fascination reminds me of the hours I spent as a kid watching How It's Made with my dad. I'm fascinated at the craftsmanship behind the everyday items we often take for granted.

Bob Dylan has always been an enigmatic figure, carefully controlling the narrative around his life and work. Recently Dylan broke that silent streak to not only approve but praise the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown. Directed by James Mangold and starring Timothée Chalamet, the film delves into Dylan’s early rise to fame and his controversial decision to go electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Chalamet’s performance has already generated buzz, with some calling it “the performance of the year.” Dylan himself remarked on X, “Timmy’s a brilliant actor, so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me.

Sarah Jessica Parker is stepping into the literary spotlight as a judge for the 2025 Booker Prize. Much like her iconic Sex and the City character, Carrie Bradshaw—who was often seen running around New York City in Manolo Blahniks with a book in hand—Parker is a book lover. Beyond her work in Hollywood, she has built a reputation as an advocate for independent bookstores and storytelling.

As the holiday season approaches, Anastasia Shanu, head librarian at the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations Library, has turned a cherished Christmas tradition into a powerful tool for cultural revitalization. The library's innovative Letters to Santa program, disrupted by the Canada Post strike, invites children to write to Santa Claus in Anishinaabemowin, their native language. Bridging Holiday Joy and Heritage This initiative not only preserves a sense of festive joy but also deepens cultural pride and connection. It’s a gateway for children to learn key phrases and words in Anishinaabemowin, fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. “Everybody should

In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title.

The recent paid suspension of Heather Hamilton, an English teacher from the Catholic school board in London, Ontario, for teaching Lawrence Hill's novel The Book of Negroes has reignited a heated debate about the role of sensitive language in education. The controversy stems from the London District Catholic School Board’s policy against including educational materials containing the N-word on required reading lists, regardless of their historical or literary context. Hamilton was reprimanded not only for using the book in her teaching but also for publicly addressing the policy, particularly after speaking directly with author Lawrence Hill. Hill, a prominent advocate

Whether you are part of the Good e-Reader community, or new to our page, its fair to guess you are a book lover. Have you ever thought about transitioning from reader to writer?

The phenomenon of Potterhead Politics is a intriguing example of how a fanbase has become a vehicle for engaging with real-world social and political issues.

Amazon recently announced it's closing all its operations in Quebec. This move will cut about 1,950 jobs, including 1,700 full-time workers. The company says it's shifting back to a third-party delivery model, claiming this will save customers money. But labor unions and critics are asking: Is this really about saving money, or is it about getting rid of unionized workers?

C.S. Lewis's “The Chronicles of Narnia” series has captivated readers since its debut in 1950.