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(signed Ross books are very rare; this is the only one of this one out there) is this collection of Depression stories. I anthologized a few of them in my high school English textbooks.

Richler’s best. And the movie adaptation is very well-done and worth a boo. One of the best Canadian movies ever made.

(A rare signed pb ed.)

(rare signed pb edition) A collection of interrelated stories and characters. Easily one of the top 10 Canadian literature books. I taught it very successfully in grade 10 Academic Challenge. Great teaching novel.

The events of June 8 on the US Internet sites and apps make this one even more plausible….

You can be sure that everyone around the world with a phone and computer will go nutso when sites and apps go down for a longer spell than this morning in the States with this massive internet outage. It’s obvious … Continue reading →

Actress Juliet Stevenson’s voice and tones are perfect for a reading of the complete novel on CD. This 2003 video adaptation of the novel is a faithful adaptation with an emphasis on character and atmosphere. Each character is well-cast including … Continue reading →