November 2016 – Page 2 – Karissa Reads Books

Book Review: Waiting for the Cyclone by Leesa Dean

November 2, 2016October 26, 2016 Karissa1 Comment

I'm not sure why I haven't read many short story collections this year but that seems to be what happened. I'm happy to make amends with Leesa Dean's debut collection. For me, the mark of a good short story is one which, when it ends, causes me to pause and look around for a minute… Continue reading Book Review: Waiting for the Cyclone by Leesa Dean

Halloween 2016

November 1, 2016October 31, 2016 Karissa2 Comments

Yesterday evening Pearl went trick-or-treating for the first time ever. She also ate candy for the first time so all in all, it was a very big day. We weren't sure what we were going to do with Pearl this year. Knowing there will be many years ahead of us where she's eager to trick-or-treat… Continue reading Halloween 2016