Laura Paquette
@laurapaq.bsky.social
She/her, offering book recommendations from Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
It's so weird that the "freedom" loving party (UCP) once again chose to revoke charter rights in Alberta. Do they know what freedom means?
three men standing next to each other with the words you keep using that word
ALT: three men standing next to each other with the words you keep using that word
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It's so weird that the "freedom" loving party (UCP) once again chose to revoke charter rights in Alberta. Do they know what freedom means?
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Albertans need to know the full details of this mess, but the UCP still refuse to launch a public inquiry.
Just last week the UCP announced they would not make the interim report on the Corrupt Care scandal public. Now we have learned that two AHS procurement officials were directors at a company with ties to a supplier at the centre of the allegations.
Alberta health officials were also directors at a company linked to a supplier
Corporate filings reveal further links between Alberta Health Services procurement staff and private firms
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Albertans need to know the full details of this mess, but the UCP still refuse to launch a public inquiry.
I cancelled Disney plus. It was the only streaming service we used. We can watch DVDs or hoopla with my library card.
September 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I cancelled Disney plus. It was the only streaming service we used. We can watch DVDs or hoopla with my library card.
Alberta is truly the Texas if the north. 🤮 Our conservative government wants to keep 12 year old trans kids away from sports to distract us from their corruption. 😡
September 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Alberta is truly the Texas if the north. 🤮 Our conservative government wants to keep 12 year old trans kids away from sports to distract us from their corruption. 😡
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A new study shows that extreme fire years in global forests are 88-152% more likely now than they were in pre-industrial times, driven by climate change.
...necessitating proactive measures to mitigate risks and adapt to extreme fire years.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
...necessitating proactive measures to mitigate risks and adapt to extreme fire years.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Climate change has increased the odds of extreme regional forest fire years globally - Nature Communications
The authors show that extreme fire years in global forests align with rare fire weather extremes. Climate change has made such extremes 88-152% more probable. These findings highlight the need for act...
www.nature.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A new study shows that extreme fire years in global forests are 88-152% more likely now than they were in pre-industrial times, driven by climate change.
...necessitating proactive measures to mitigate risks and adapt to extreme fire years.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
...necessitating proactive measures to mitigate risks and adapt to extreme fire years.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
This was not what I expected! Fascinating stuff though. "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. Have you read it?
June 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This was not what I expected! Fascinating stuff though. "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. Have you read it?
It's been a minute since I posted about the book I'm reading (or currently listening to) so here's what I'm into this week: "How we learn to be brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde. EXCELLENT ⭐ 10/10
April 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's been a minute since I posted about the book I'm reading (or currently listening to) so here's what I'm into this week: "How we learn to be brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde. EXCELLENT ⭐ 10/10
This week I'm listening to another book by researcher Bréne Brown, "Braving the Wilderness" and it's super relevant for everyone but particularly anyone thinking about politics these days. Have you read it?
April 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This week I'm listening to another book by researcher Bréne Brown, "Braving the Wilderness" and it's super relevant for everyone but particularly anyone thinking about politics these days. Have you read it?
Someone recommended this book to me so I'm going to start reading it this afternoon. Have you heard of IFS and "No Bad Parts"?
March 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Someone recommended this book to me so I'm going to start reading it this afternoon. Have you heard of IFS and "No Bad Parts"?
Up this week: a perfect book for parents and teachers by a well regarded expert who has probably saved lives. "Raising Human Beings" by Ross W. Green is in high demand but you might get lucky and find it at your library like I did!
February 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Up this week: a perfect book for parents and teachers by a well regarded expert who has probably saved lives. "Raising Human Beings" by Ross W. Green is in high demand but you might get lucky and find it at your library like I did!
Up next! Seven Fallen Feathers and The Comfort Book.
February 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Up next! Seven Fallen Feathers and The Comfort Book.
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SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
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Just finished this audiobook from the library: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
It is both heartbreaking and very important. If you want to understand the current reality of human migration and the futility of deportation, this might be a good first step.
It is both heartbreaking and very important. If you want to understand the current reality of human migration and the futility of deportation, this might be a good first step.
January 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just finished this audiobook from the library: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
It is both heartbreaking and very important. If you want to understand the current reality of human migration and the futility of deportation, this might be a good first step.
It is both heartbreaking and very important. If you want to understand the current reality of human migration and the futility of deportation, this might be a good first step.
This week's book is a novel! Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman is a cute story about how the narrator finds a funny way of coping with some empty nest life changes. As someone with a teenager, I found many parts to be relatable. I reassured my dog that this book is fictional.
January 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This week's book is a novel! Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman is a cute story about how the narrator finds a funny way of coping with some empty nest life changes. As someone with a teenager, I found many parts to be relatable. I reassured my dog that this book is fictional.
This week's book was heavy but worth the effort. If you are a parent, or work with kids, or just want to reflect on your own childhood, I recommend "What happened to you?" By Dr. Bruce Perry and @tb-l.bsky.social
December 21, 2024 at 4:53 AM
This week's book was heavy but worth the effort. If you are a parent, or work with kids, or just want to reflect on your own childhood, I recommend "What happened to you?" By Dr. Bruce Perry and @tb-l.bsky.social
Today I'm reading this book by Mark Manson. I wasn't sure at first if it would be my style, but it's actually really good and I'm finding it to be very relevant.
I found the audiobook on my public library app so it might be free for you too!
I found the audiobook on my public library app so it might be free for you too!
December 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Today I'm reading this book by Mark Manson. I wasn't sure at first if it would be my style, but it's actually really good and I'm finding it to be very relevant.
I found the audiobook on my public library app so it might be free for you too!
I found the audiobook on my public library app so it might be free for you too!
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Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.
12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.
www.npr.org
December 2, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.
Today I sat with my daughter to enjoy an audiobook together and it was so magical. She has a "Yoto" radio that plays audiobooks for kids. It is a cool way to reduce screentime. Today's story is Mary Poppins.
November 24, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Today I sat with my daughter to enjoy an audiobook together and it was so magical. She has a "Yoto" radio that plays audiobooks for kids. It is a cool way to reduce screentime. Today's story is Mary Poppins.
This week I'm reading two very different books, but both of them help my understanding of pop culture references. 😆 Which is more relevant to politics? 🤔 Tough to say. I'd love to hear your thoughts on either of them.
November 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM
This week I'm reading two very different books, but both of them help my understanding of pop culture references. 😆 Which is more relevant to politics? 🤔 Tough to say. I'd love to hear your thoughts on either of them.
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"When despair for the world grows in me..."
November 15, 2024 at 7:40 PM
"When despair for the world grows in me..."
I just finished reading "The London Bookshop Affair,
A Novel of the Cold War" by Louise Fein. Very good! An interesting look at post-war life in London. If you've read it, what did you think?
A Novel of the Cold War" by Louise Fein. Very good! An interesting look at post-war life in London. If you've read it, what did you think?
November 16, 2024 at 11:29 PM
I just finished reading "The London Bookshop Affair,
A Novel of the Cold War" by Louise Fein. Very good! An interesting look at post-war life in London. If you've read it, what did you think?
A Novel of the Cold War" by Louise Fein. Very good! An interesting look at post-war life in London. If you've read it, what did you think?
My local library has a book club and our book for October was "The Binding" by Bridget Collins. I wasn't sure what to expect but was really impressed by it! Highly recommend.
November 15, 2024 at 5:40 PM
My local library has a book club and our book for October was "The Binding" by Bridget Collins. I wasn't sure what to expect but was really impressed by it! Highly recommend.
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Today on my podcast, Canadian History Ehx: Women in Politics
In this episode, I spoke with Sandra Masters, Andrea Horwath, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Jyoti Gondek and Kim Campbell about their life in politics.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2o1t...
In this episode, I spoke with Sandra Masters, Andrea Horwath, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Jyoti Gondek and Kim Campbell about their life in politics.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2o1t...
November 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Today on my podcast, Canadian History Ehx: Women in Politics
In this episode, I spoke with Sandra Masters, Andrea Horwath, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Jyoti Gondek and Kim Campbell about their life in politics.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2o1t...
In this episode, I spoke with Sandra Masters, Andrea Horwath, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Jyoti Gondek and Kim Campbell about their life in politics.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2o1t...
What's the last book you borrowed from the library? I just finished this one by Michael McCreary. So good! Lovely blend of funny and informative.
November 15, 2024 at 5:49 AM
What's the last book you borrowed from the library? I just finished this one by Michael McCreary. So good! Lovely blend of funny and informative.