It’s that time of year friends, well technically it’s the holiday season. BUT it’s also time to start tackling your Canada Reads pile. The finalists all made their way to my home today, just in time to be read over my holiday vacation.
I decided to start with Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse, mostly because I read Wagamese in University and absolutely loved his work. So far (I’m on page 62), and it’s a beautiful read. Raw, powerful and gripping, making it a strong contender in the Canada Reads debates.
You can read all about my experience attending CBC’s Canada Reads launch last month and be sure to stay tuned in on February 11-14 to hear the debates live. Just to refresh your memory, the finalists are:
ATLANTIC REGION: Trent McClellan defends February by Lisa Moore
BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON: Carol Huynh defends Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
ONTARIO: Charlotte Gray defends Away by Jane Urquhart
PRAIRIES AND NORTH: Ron MacLean defends The Age of Hope by David Bergen
QUEBEC: Jay Baruchel defends Two Solitudes by Hugh MacLennan
Which Canada Reads title are YOU reading first?
December 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Normally I join in for Canadian reading events, but I have been slack. I didn’t even do my Giller-a-thon this year!
December 24, 2012 at 9:25 am
I started with Indian Horse, too, and finished it a few days ago. WOWEE!! Very strong emotions throughout! I’ve been wanting to read Ragged Company for a long time but I don’t have it yet. I’m sure I’ll love it when I do get to it.
I think next will be Two Solitudes…
December 24, 2012 at 9:35 am
I’ve only got 80 pages to go, but you’re so right, strong emotions are on every page! I think I’m going to do February next.