books ~ zines ~ mail ~ crafts
Three Day Summer, Sarvenaz Tash, Simon & Schuster, out now. [I received this book from Simon & Schuster Canada in exchange for an honest review, this did not affect my opinion of the book whatsoever.] Sex, drugs, rock & roll, baby. That’s what’s on the minds of teenagers Michael and Cora, strangers brought together on the fields…
Snail Mail by Michelle Mackintosh, Hardie Grant Books, out now. Snail Mail is the kind of book us mail-lovers have been waiting for. It’s hefty, which you wouldn’t expect, as it’s not exactly about a million dollar-making activity, and really beautifully well-done. Snail Mail captures the aesthetically pleasing aspect of making mail as a hobby – how just…
We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielson, Tundra Books, out now. Stewart’s always wanted a sister. So you’d think that he’d be over the moon when him and his dad Leonard move in with his dad’s girlfriend Caroline and her daughter Ashley, who’s only a year older than him. But it’s not that…
This is Sadie by Sara O’Leary and Julie Morstad, Tundra Books. This is Sadie is a gorgeous children’s book made by a Canadian author/illustrator duo about a cute little girl with a big imagination, but it’s not just for kids; the illustrations will instantly intrigue any parent who’s big on decor and illustration (and those…
The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks, Sam Maggs, Quirk Books, Out May 12. Are you a fangirl? Are you thinking about if that’s the kind of term to define you? Do you have a daughter who’s a fangirl? Do you live out in the country and have spotty internet access? Are…
Happy birthday to my pretty little blog! I can’t believe it’s been a year of blogging about my favourite things: books, zines, snail mail and crafts. I started The Paper Trail Diary for a few reasons: I wanted to ‘justify’ my spending habits (heh), tap into online communities for these categories in order to connect…
Boo, by Neil Smith. Vintage Contemporaries/Random House Canada. Out May 12. Boo is one of my favourite books of the year so far. I was enthralled with it from front to back. I read it a couple months ago and I am *still* processing it and raving about it. I highly recommend it. Here’s why. Boo…