Maureen Curry files her last column for The Morning Star and lists the best books of 2012.
While Dowton Abbey fans eagerly await the telecast of season three in early January, here is some new titles to help fill the void.
True stories from any era, well told, will always command reader interest, even if they include violence, theft, kidnapping, and murder.
The Elephant Keepers’ Children by Peter Hoeg is a thriller of sorts, but it’s more humorous than frightening.
This fall, the selection of films based on books is certainly diverse, with a large crop of adaptations of classics.
Known for his bestselling suspense thrillers, Dean Koontz has incorporated elements of science fiction, horror, and fantasy into his books.
A look back at the life, times, and books of Ireland's beloved author Maeve Binchy
Summer seems to be zipping by, and fall is just around the corner, bringing the busiest season for book publishing.
The world lost a talented writer recently with the death of Nora Ephron, a journalist, humorist, screenwriter and director.
Maureen Curry takes a look at a few books recommended by a colleague at the Vernon library
Rachel Joyce begins her career as novelist with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Maureen Curry takes a look at some suggestions from The Times of London
Nonfiction titles are full of inspirational moments and ideas from those who have met challenges head on.
Column looks at Nancy Pearl and her Books to Read Before You Die
Column takes readers on a behind-the-scenes look at Greater Vernon's brand, new library.
Giller prize winner and former CBC reporter Linden MacIntyre is becoming known as one of Canada's top novelists.
List of Australian novels will pull the reader into that incongruous and contradictory country down under.
Robert Massie's Catherine the Great gives insight on one of the most captivating women in history.
It may be more than 150 years old, but Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick continues to fascinate.
A look at the life of late science fiction author Anne McCaffrey and the Dragonriders series she left as her legacy.
