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Artsyreader 🇨🇦
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Teacher, learner, reader, writer, mother…. That’s about it, actually. She/her
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Now reading two books. I contain multitudes. #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #KidLit #DetectiveNovel
Jupiter Rising by Gary D. Schmidt Thin Air by Ann Cleeves
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Now listening… lovely writing! Did not expect the vampires. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books #AudioBooksCount
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Now reading. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #Books
Allow me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Can’t decide what to read next — maybe Wally will choose? #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #KidLit #IndigenousVoices #GoldenRetriever
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young Wally the dog, with his head on my knee.
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Now reading -- from a favourite author! #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books
Snap by Susin Nielsen
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Now reading -- a very different read from "Tig"!
#CurrentlyReading #GGBooks2025 #KidLit #BookSky #books
Beast by Richard Van Camp. Bonus material in the picture is Wally's nose and his beloved ball.
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Now reading. Actually almost finished reading this one. It’s a delight! #GGBooks2025 #CurrentlyReading #books #BookSky #KidLit #GoldenRetriever
The slightly blurry head of Wally next to Tig by Heather Smith.
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Now reading. Looking forward to this one! Wally the dog is, too. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #Books #KidLit #ChildrensLit #GoldenRetriever
The Outsmarters by Deborah Ellis Wally the Golden Retriever looking characteristically adorable.
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Now reading — it had me hooked right away. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #KidLit #GovernorGeneralsAward
Best of All Worlds by Kenneth Oppel
November 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Now reading…. The first in my stack of Governor General’s Award nominees. It’s great! #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books #KidLit
A Drop in the Ocean by Léa Taranto.
November 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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This is my next stack of books to read -- the Governor General's Award shortlist of fiction for young readers. I'm excited! #CurrentlyReading #NowReading #BookSky #Books #KidLit #ChildrensLiterature
A stack of five books: "Best of All Worlds," "The Outsmarters," "Tig," "Beast," and "A Drop in the Ocean."
October 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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My final Giller nominee…. I must confess that I did not love “Bunny,” so I guess we’ll see about this one. #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading #GillerPrize
We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad
October 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Now reading. I continue with the Giller list — looking forward to this one! Bonus pic of Wally the dog, who as always is reading beside me. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books #GoldenRetriever
Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa Wally the Golden Retriever, looking pensive.
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Now reading. Another Giller nominee... and Wally the dog, who is just happy to be here having his ears scratched. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #GoldenRetriever
"The Tiger and the Cosmonaut" by Eddy Boudel Tan Wally the Golden Retriever having his ear scratched
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Now reading. I’m working my way through the Giller shortlist while on strike — a good way to spend my time! Also, Wally is loving having me home all day long. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #GoldenRetriever
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue Wally, the Golden Retriever, looking a little derpy with his eyes half shut.
October 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Now reading — from the Giller shortlist. Also my reading companion, Wally #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #GillerPrize #GoldenRetriever
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight The nose of an adorable Golden Retriever, looking for ear scritches while I read
October 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Now reading — this is the 101st book of 2025.
#BookSky #CurrentlyReading #kidlit
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers The dedication: to all my teachers
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Went to a rally for education. Felt seen. #Red4Ed #AlbertaEducation
A hand holding a sign that says "Things are so bad even the introverts are here."
October 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Now reading — poetry for a teacher on day one of a province-wide strike. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #Poetry #Books
“Selected Poems” by Barbara Crooker
October 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Now reading — on the recommendation of someone here. Thanks, pocket friend!
#CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books
The Names, by Florence Knapp
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Now listening — it’s relatively short, and I like the title. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #AudioBooksCount #books
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
September 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Now reading - got it from the Truth& Reconciliation table at my local bookstore. #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books
Real Ones by katherena vermette
September 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Now reading — from the Booker list! Also, I really enjoyed “Turbulence.” #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #Books
“Flesh” by David Szalay
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Now reading — two books at once! Where will such madness lead? #CurrentlyReading #BookSky #books
Bonememory by Anna Veprinska — poetry! Cattle by Winnifred Eaton — the centennial edition.
September 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Now reading — a possibility for my grade 6 class.
#CurrentlyReading
#BookSky
“The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” by Dan Gemeinhart
September 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM