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Canada Reads American Style2025 Reading Goals - Midyear ReviewJoin Rebecca and Tara as they review the progress they've made (or not) on their 2025 reading goals.
Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle):
Currently reading: A Lost Lady by Willa Cather
2025 Goals: Complete Anne of Green Gables and The Chronicles of Narnia series and read more Redwall; read children's books that have "mischievous, clever, independent girl characters"; track "mood reads"; plus, a secret goal!
Tara (@onabranchreads):
Currently reading: The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley
2025 Goals: Carol Shields Prize for Fiction; Agatha Christie; Helen Humphreys; weed physical TBR; read more short stories
If you have any comments or s...2025-07-0732 min
Treat Your ShelfThe Bones of RuinYA, historical, fantasy with super powers, circus performers, and a tournament to the death?! Sign us up. Though, Hannah seems intent on saying the main problem of this story could have been solved with torture...do y'all agree?
This month the girls read The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley.
Intro/Outro Music: 1922 by Ernesto Nazareth
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3 Book GirlsEPISODE 449 QUEENS SPADE DESIRE TO KILL RUN FOR THE HILLSBracket overkill? Too many monsters for us! Of course there are 3 excellent book reviews and some usual snarky shit.
The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley
The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes
Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson2025-05-1953 min
Canada Reads American StyleBook Chat 25Rebecca and Tara share their latest good reads AND make their final predictions for CBC's 2025 Canada Reads debates which begin on Monday, March 17.
Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle):
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall; illustrated by Hugo Martinez
Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller
Tara (@onabranchreads):
The Bones of Ruin Trilogy: The Bones of Ruin; The Song of...2025-03-1648 min
Off With Their HeadlinesRace, Royals & Rebrands (with Author Sarah Raughley)This week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of race and the monarchy with author Sarah Raughley, whose new book The Queen’s Spade explores the life of Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. We discuss the historical realities of race, colonialism, and power—and how they still echo in royal narratives today.Plus, we break down Meghan Markle’s rebrand to “As Ever.” What’s the strategy, and what does it signal for her next chapter? And why does it feel like there’s no room for critical discussion of Meghan without turning to extreme...2025-02-2059 min
The Conversation with Nadine MathesonSarah Raughley: Fantasy Worlds and Building StoriesSend us a textBest-selling author Sarah Raughley brings her powerful voice to our latest episode, sharing her journey and insights into the world of YA fantasy and historical fiction. Known for her dynamic storytelling, Sarah discusses her latest work, "The Queen's Spade," a gripping historical thriller that she describes as a Bridgerton revenge thriller. Sarah's reflections on the creative influences of video games and anime highlight the importance of diverse mediums in shaping unique storytelling perspectives. We celebrate the creative power that emerges from these shared struggles, emphasising the necessity of telling multifaceted stories t...2025-02-041h 18