One Book, One Calgary

I figured since the event involved my city and my professor's book I should mention it. Essentially "One book, One Calgary" is a month-long event with the goal in mind to get everyone in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to read a book. The first book to be read over the month of November is "Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta" by Aritha van Herk. So everone in Calgary should pick up a copy from your local bookstore or library and give it a read. I can assure you it's a good one. Another book to note at this time is John Boyko's "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged a Nation". This second book is about the Canadian Prime Minister Richard Bedford Bennett, where more unknown aspects of his life is explored. Don't dismiss either one because they are histories, biographies, or "boring" Canadian topics, both book have been written to be informative, insightful and (most importantly) entertaining. I will be picking both up this month to give them a good read.

-I went to a presentation of both of the above mentioned books today as the first event of Wordfest (literary festival in Calgary) and I can vouch for both works even though I haven't read them yet. Both authors were intelligent, well-spoken and quite funny. CHECK THE BOOKS OUT PEOPLE. IT'S GOOD TO BE WELL-READ.

http://calgaryculture.com/content/one-book-one-calgary


There's a posse
of people
wearing black hoodies
-This evening's spoken poetry by Maxine, Kristy and myself (but mostly Maxine and Kristy because they are awesome)

Also, I'm typing this here because I need to remember it: "I Thought It Was Effective"