Book Report: Crazy Rich Asians

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 22, 2014 · 40 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Looking for a beach read that’ll truly sweep you away? Look no further than Kevin Kwan’s deliciously dishy Crazy Rich Asians. Plus, you could win a copy for yourself!

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Book Report: Dreams of Gods & Monsters

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 28, 2014 · 50 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Bring a little myth and magic into your life with Laini Taylor’s breathtaking Daughter of Smoke & Bone series. I’m reviewing the final book and giving away all three titles to one lucky reader!

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Book Report: Half Bad

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 5, 2014 · 39 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! This year’s buzz book has to be Sally Green’s Half Bad – a modern-day story of witches and wizards in England. Sound familiar? It’s possible to draw similarities to the beloved Harry Potter…learn what by reading this post + find out how you could win a copy of your own!

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Santa’s Reading List: YA Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 15, 2013 · 73 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got a huge round-up of some of the year’s most intriguing and diverse YA fiction (and even a nonfiction entry!) Read all about your future reading list + you could win 1 of 2 five-book prize packages.

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Santa’s Reading List: Fiction Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 12, 2013 · 137 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Some of my favourite fiction picks of the year – featuring all the insight and dish you need to make an informed choice at the bookstore. Plus you could win 1 of 2 prize packages featuring 7 fantastic titles.

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The Nice List

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 21, 2013 · 106 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got my eye on 10 kid-friendly wish list items. Plus learn how you could potentially snap up a prize package valued at over $285!

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10 for $10: Ghouls & Goblins Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 10, 2013 · 14 Comments 

This year’s October 10 for $10 takes inspiration from the legendary creatures that populate our Halloween spooky stories.

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Music Notes

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on September 2, 2013 · 5 Comments 

For all the music lovers out there, I present you with a trio of musical memoirs that combine biting wit and sharp, often heartbreaking insight with hardcore music geek facts and feelings.

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Flash Post: Take A Bowwow

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 27, 2013 · 12 Comments 

Just this once I’m not going to tease you with what the mystery photo above is related to. Hint: today’s gift idea is NOT dog-friendly Christmas lights. Click through to find out more.

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Book Report: Wedding Night

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 23, 2013 · 61 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! With wedding season upon us, it’s high time we take time to revel in the hilarious hijinks (and relative misery) of Sophie Kinsella’s latest plucky protagonists in this delightful slice of chick lit. Plus I’ve got 3 copies to give away to 3 lucky readers!

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Book Report: Angelopolis

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 24, 2013 · 48 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got angels on the mind today, with something of a two-shot of book reviews as author Danielle Trussoni’s second entry into the Angelology series hits the shelves this month. Read about the books + you could read ’em for real: I’m giving away five two-packs of titles!

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Flash Post: Word Art

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 12, 2013 · 14 Comments 

If you’ve got a bookworm to buy for but you’re tired of shelling out for more reads, why not celebrate their favourite tomes with a custom bookshelf painting?

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Book Report: Choose Change

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 27, 2013 · 46 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! In celebration of the latest title from brotherly writing duo Chip & Dan Heath, I’m pleased to introduce you to their wonderful mash-up of advice, self-improvement, and business acumen + you could win 1 of 2 collections of the Heaths’ entire library!

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Flash Post: Skin Deep

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 28, 2013 · 39 Comments 

This just in: I’ve been doing a little soul-searching after reading Gillian Deacon’s fantastic book ‘There’s Lead In Your Lipstick’ and you can expect to see it have a big influence on the blog. Find out how inside.

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Flash Post: Green Pages

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 7, 2013 · 10 Comments 

Whether you’re madly in love or flying solo this Valentine’s Day, curl up with a great book about love & loss and everything in between with John Green’s fantastic new box set.

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