The body has been a battleground and a test ground in sci-fi, often reflecting reality and grappling gritting examples of bio-ethics. If you've read the classic Handmaid's Tale and are looking for something just as thought-provoking but set on another planet, DO get a copy of Lilith's Brood. Written by the kick-butt author Octavia E. […]
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Reviewed by Isis “There was only one catch and that was Catch-22…" To be completely clear, there is seldom a time at which a war novel would appeal to me. Ever. They all seem to perpetuate the stereotypes of heroes and villains – he who fights is the one who saves […]
Whoever said poetry is hard and boring? If you think it is, think again. Nina Katchadourian, an artist, makes poetry look so fun and easy. She uses the words and titles from the spines of books to form a sentence and tell a story. Check out her poems here. I tried creating one and now will […]
Written by Hal Niedzviecki, founder of Broken Pencil magazine, The Big Book of Pop Culture: a How-to Guide for Young Artists is a great book for anyone interested in current pop culture trends and wants to try making their own mark. The first part of the book, “Everything You Need to Know Before You Make […]
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh Reviewed by Fatma, age 16 Here is a list of adjectives describing this book: 1) Hilarious: I don't know how anyone can read this book and not laugh at least once. I found it to be so entertaining and such a breath of fresh air. (Refer to 2) Sarcastic ) 2) Sarcastic: Which made it all […]
Ladies and gentlemen of the internet, the dreaded week has finally arrived. TOUGH MUDDER TORONTO 2014 is this weekend! For those of you who are new to my little corner of digital space, I have attached a YouTube link so you know what I'm going on about. Anyways that being said, this is the week […]
The trivia question for this week comes from John Green's popular The Fault in Our Stars. Where did Hazel and Augustus take an adventure together? Or Describe an awesome date idea to impress someone special. Remember the following rules: 1) You have to be a resident of the city of Toronto to win […]
Image by Robert Benner Used under CC BY 2.0 Stop by the Weston Branch for a fun-filled Henna workshop! A henna expert will be designing and applying designs, demonstrating how to apply your own, and providing tips on how to make your henna application last! Space is limited, so make sure you get a spot […]
Stop by Weston library to make some SUSHI! Join Chef Shoji on Monday August 18th at 1:00pm for a workshop dedicated to the delicious art of sushi making. Space is limited for this program, so you need to register at the library if you want to attend. You can stop by the library in person […]
Uninvited, by Sophie Jordan Reviewed by Elisa (Richview YAG) Sophie Jordan, author of the captivating and romantic Firelight series, returns with a new dystopian series sure to leave you breathless until the arrival of a sequel. The year is 2021 and crime rates are rising dramatically. Research by the American government indicates that the majority […]