Lord Edgware Dies (Hercule Poirot #9) by Agatha Christie, Hugh Fraser (Narrator)

This was another fun one and a return to the actor theme which is prevalent in many of the Christie stories. This one was fun enough and consistent. I liked the ending which included a chilling letter from the villain.

July 9-18, 2026.

Snow Road Station by Elizabeth Hay

I have struggled to like a lot of Canadian fiction. I read a lot of books and I have tried to read more Canadian literature. I have read a fair amount of Margaret Atwood and she is talented, but even with her work, I would not say I love it exactly. I struggle to name more than a couple of Canadian contemporary or classic authors that I really like. I am not sure why but I do not feel drawn to the prose or the characters. I read this one for my book club’s local challenge so I know the setting. I did find most of the book a bit dull since the protagonist and I are different people. I struggled to relate to her for most of the book. I think the ending of the book was strong since there character development. Generally, it was not badly written, but I encountered the same languid prose of a lot of Canadian writing.

July 20-22, 2026.

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall

Lovely picture book about a lighthouse and consequently the history of lighthouse and their keepers. It’s a fascinating subject in history. Blackall lovingly renders the history here.

July 23, 2026.