Anne, COVID, and plunging back into the novel

Anne with an E Started to watch the new, and apparently last, season of CBC’s Anne with an E. While I quite enjoyed the first two seasons, found the exploration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved Islander character from the point of view of PTSD survivor a fascinating and well-drawn perspective, I’m afraid just short minutes into the first episode of season three put me off so intensely I doubt I’ll go back to give it a second…

Life on the far side

It’s been eight weeks now since we’ve undertaken the care of my in-laws. It feels like it’s been eight years. If you think elder care is hard, think again Think again because it’s hard, so, so very hard. Even though we planned for all manner of possibilities and contingencies, we never expected the events that have unfolded over the past eight weeks. It’s like living through a novel, or a live-action movie. What you thought…

For your isolation reading

We’re offering all our captive (as in isolated) readers worldwide two free ebooks to fill your days, even nights, all as our way of helping you cope with these extraordinary circumstances. Allow us to introduce you to the first novel, Kingmaker’s Sword, in Ann Marston’s wonderful fantasy series, The Rune Blades of Celi. This is epic, Celtic-inspired fantasy at its best, beautifully written, completely captivating. Ann creates a believable world, with believable characters. We think Kingmaker’s Sword is a perfect…

Free ebook by Michael Skeet

Week 2, Covid19 ereading This week we’re featuring the first of Michael Skeet’s The French Intrigues series, A Poisoned Prayer in our weekly free ebook diversion, exclusively through Kobo. From March 24 through March 30 you can download this delicious romantic fantasy intrigue inspired by 17th Century Paris. This is excellent writing sure to sweep you away for eight to nine hours. If you need to convert the EPUB to another format, we encourage you to download the free…

For your social distancing hours

What to do? What to Do? Many of us are working from home, or are confined to home because of Covid19 quarantine or shutdowns. Some of us are seeking entertainment now that our social calendars have gone poof. So, as Five Rivers’ way of helping to fill that time, keep you engaged and entertained, we’re offering a free ebook a week through Kobo. Why Kobo? Because of all the digital platforms they have the least…