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Ground Zero Much of our world is constructed by our brain. Bert’s brain simply took it to a whole new level. By Barbara Black |
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Marx Dreams of China One day, on a hiking trip through the Alps, Marx takes a wrong turn and ends up in China.. By Julie Grundvig |
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Calling all writers: We're extending the deadline!Due to overwhelming demand, The 16th Annual Geist Literal Literary Postcard Story Contest is accepting submissions until mid April. The new deadline is April 15. Enter now! Looking for inspiration? Check out the winner of the 12th Annual Postcard Story Contest, “The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard” by Gillian Blore. |
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Pistol Shots at a Concert “The novelist, as we know, can often better define reality than the historian.” By Alberto Manguel |
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Blood Memory ““Every pregnant woman dreams of what her baby will be like. But babies shouldn’t have to dream their mothers.”” By Lisa Bird-Wilson |
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Reader NoticeIndependent bookstores across Canada are still delivering. Here are this week's highlights: Owl's Nest Books (Kelowna, BC) Laughing Oyster Book Shop (Vancouver Island & Comox Valley, BC) Running the Goat (St. Johns, NL) Woozles (Halifax, NS) For more bookstores offering free or discounted delivery, visit our website. | ||
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THIS WEEK IN REVIEW |
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Dear Geist, Why did my writing coach mark this passage to be re-written? “How am I going to get this thing working, I thought to myself.” At first I figured the period at the end should have been a question mark, but that wasn't it. Help! —Joyce, Prince Rupert | |