Rear View Mirror
by Helen Calverley

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Reading is an experience unlike any other. It can entertain and educate, bring us joy and frustration—even at the same time. Reading transports us to other worlds and times, and allows us to meet people we never would have in real life. But it’s often a solitary hobby, and we don’t always get to discuss books with others, share our thoughts on our latest reads, and make recommendations. In Rear View Mirror, author Helen Calverley bridges this divide, sharing her thoughts on the books she read between 2001 and 2018. Originally, her book journal was a way for her to deepen her reading practice, a means to separate the must-reads from the “yuk.” And there are countless must-reads in this journal, from Miriam Toews and Alissa York to J. M. Bumsted and Kevin Phillips. Fiction, poetry, history, politics, self-help—Calverley reads across genres. She seeks out Canadian authors, especially Manitobans, highlighting the incredible talent Canada has to offer. Intimate and candid, Rear View Mirror shows how reading can broaden our awareness and understanding of the world. It encourages us to be curious and share our appreciation for the written word. For avid readers searching for their next book, Rear View Mirror is your go-to source.

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Helen Calverley has been an avid reader all her life. She returned to university to study and received a Bachelor of Arts focusing on art history. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Contributors

Author

Helen Calverley

Contribution by

Carmelo Militano