I have discovered recently that so many people I know are affected by pain on a regular basis. If you or someone you know is struggling with pain of any kind, we’ve just published a fascinating book that hopefully can help. It is called Meals that Heal Inflammation by Julie Daniluk and it sheds light on the countless ways the food we eat can impact many different types of pain we feel with practical solutions on how food can help. Packed full of information related to many different ailments and complete with a number of recipes, I hope Meals that Heal Inflammation can help someone in your life.

And, while I’m writing, I also have to recommend Ru by Kim Thuy. It won a Governor General’s Award when it was originally published in French, earning this praise from the jury:

“This is an exemplary autobiographical novel. Never is there the slightest hint of narcissism or self-pity. The major events in the fall of Vietnam are painted in delicate strokes, through the daily existence of a woman who has to reinvent herself elsewhere. A tragic journey described in a keen, sensitive and perfectly understated voice.”

Are you intrigued? You can start reading from Ru here.

Happy Reading!

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were joyful and peaceful, with perhaps a book or two to unwrap and enjoy. There are a couple of books I’m reading right now that I’m excited to tell you about. The first is The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak, a story about Catherine the Great and the girl that served as her servant. It is rich with the history and setting of the time, as well as palace intrigue and romance – a great read to lose yourself in!

The second is Mr. g by Alan Lightman. Alan Lightman has previously written science titles which don’t tend to be my forte, but this one has a very cool concept. The “Mr. g” of the title is God and he is writing about creating the world. Chatelaine has chosen it as their Book Club Pick next month, so if you are a Chatelaine reader, or even if you’re not, you might want to check out their features on the book in the latest issue, or read them online next month at Chatelaine.ca.