Jason | As For Me and My House by Sinclair Ross | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2015-02-03 | As For Me and My House got me hooked on #CanLit years ago, so let's talk about it!Web:http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Laura | Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2015-06-29 | Laura from www.reading-in-bed.com joins us to talk BONE & BREAD.Laura, elsewhere:Website - http://reading-in-bed.comTwitter - twitter.com/LauraTFreyWeb - http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter - twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page - goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock
Jessica | As For Me and My House | Part 4 Hello Hemlock 2015-03-02 | Our last instalment is finally here! (Blame Jessica's bad internet connection) "As if I Really Mattered": http://journals.hil.unb.ca/index.php/scl/article/view/8154/9211AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE discussion videosJason: youtube.com/watch?v=zIlzcax67MQ Nicola: youtube.com/watch?v=Lr07R1s2vVM Emily: youtube.com/watch?v=31GNSbmQ7Kg Goodreads Page: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockTwitter: http://twitter.com/hellohemlockWebsite: http://hellohemlock.ca
Emily | As For Me and My House | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2015-02-22 | In which Emily predictably talks about landscapes and cartography. Some things never change, kids.Nicola’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=Lr07R1s2vVMJason’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=mcYbOCN45EIBone & Bread giveaway: youtube.com/watch?v=zIlzcax67MQWeb - http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter - twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page - goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockEmily, elsewhere:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/kitesand...Twitter - twitter.com/emilyhovenInstagram - @emilyhovenGoodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/37329321-emily
Nicola | As For Me & My House by Sinclair Ross | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2015-02-18 | Nicola (aka robotnic) joins Hello Hemlock to discuss As For Me and My House by Sinclair Ross.Jason’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=mcYbOCN45EIBone & Bread giveaway: youtube.com/watch?v=zIlzcax67MQWeb:http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...- Nicola, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/robotnicTwitter: http://twitter.com/robotnicTumblr: http://robotnic.tumblr.comWeb: http://www.robotnic.coWeekly links newsletter: http://tinyletter.com/robotnic
Bone & Bread Giveaway! Hello Hemlock 2015-02-14 | Huge thanks to House of Anansi and Saleema Nawaz for their generosity!Conditions for entry:1) Must be a resident of Canada2) Must be following Hello Hemlock, House of Anansi and Saleema Nawaz on Twitter. Links below.3) Retweet a recent Hello Hemlock tweet containing an As For Me and My House discussion videoCloses March 15House of Anansi Twitter: twitter.com/HouseofAnansiSaleema Nawaz Twitter: twitter.com/pinkmeringueWeb:http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Hello Hemlock Book Club 2015 Hello Hemlock 2015-01-01 | Happy New Year! Who's ready for Hello Hemlock 2015? We can't wait to read more #CanLit together! Schedule, contributors, and social media links below!January & February:AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE by Sinclair RossJoined by Emily: youtube.com/user/kitesandcarpetbags& Nicola: youtube.com/user/robotnicMarch & April:MOVING FORWARD SIDEWAYS LIKE A CRAB by Shani MootooJoined by Ally: youtube.com/user/bbbbbusterMay & June:BONE & BREAD by Saleema NawazJoined by Ronnie: youtube.com/user/bookjunkielitJuly & August:THROUGH THE WOODS by Emily CarrollJoined by Ariel: youtube.com/user/arielbissettSeptember and October:BROWN GIRL IN THE RING by Nalo HopkinsonJoined by Rincey: youtube.com/user/rinceyreadsNovember and December:FIRST SPRING GRASS FIRE by Rae SpoonJoined by Candace: youtube.com/user/librarianfanmailJoin Hello Hemlock elsewhere:http://hellohemlock.cahttp://twitter.com/hellohemlockgoodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock
Deni | All My Puny Sorrows, Miriam Toews | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-12-08 | We're so excited to have Deni with us this December! Join her for the first discussion of Miriam Toews' All My Puny Sorrows!Follow Deni:YouTube: www.youtube.com/fromtheshelfInstagram: http://instagram.com/denifromtheshelfTwitter: twitter.com/fromtheshelf01Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5054216-deniHello Hemlock:HTTP://HELLOHEMLOCK.CAhttp://twitter.com/hellohemlock
Jessica | The Golden Mean, Annabel Lyon | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-12-01 | --- Hello Hemlock ---HTTP://HELLOHEMLOCK.CAhttp://twitter.com/hellohemlock--- Me, Elsewhere ---Watch my channel: http://youtube.com/foolishoats Read my blog: http://foolishoats.comLaugh at tweets: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsDrink in photos: http://instagram.com/foolishoatsDiscover #CanLit: http://youtube.com/hellohemlockTumbl: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com
Susheela | The Golden Mean, Annabel Lyon | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-11-16 | Susheela here to bring you the first part of our discussion of Annabel Lyon's The Golden Mean!http://hellohemlock.caSush's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/ohheysushSush on Twitter: twitter.com/ohheysushJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock
Jason | Essex County, Jeff Lemire | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-10-31 | Join me as I talk about comics in #CanLit, hockey as personal and national identity, and a bit of Roch Carrier!Web:http://hellohemlock.ca Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.comCheck out Ron's channel: youtube.com/user/bookjunkielitFollow Ron on Twitter: twitter.com/CatLadyPizza
Ronnie | Essex County, Jeff Lemire | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-10-13 | Ron Lit is back and bringing her genius to Hello Hemlock! Join us in talking about hockey, Canadian identity, and more!Check out her channel: youtube.com/user/bookjunkielitFollow her on Twitter: twitter.com/CatLadyPizzaJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock
Jessica | Kiss of the Fur Queen, Tomson Highway | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2014-10-01 | --- Further Watching/Reading ---CPAC’S Rockburn Presents: Tomson Highway: youtube.com/watch?v=gGgLzDJFf98A History of Residential Schools in Canada, via CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280--- Hello Hemlock ---HTTP://HELLOHEMLOCK.CAhttp://twitter.com/hellohemlock
Jason | Kiss of the Fur Queen, Tomson Highway | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-09-21 | Welcome to the second part of our discussion of Tomson Highway's Kiss of the Fur Queen. I spend most of this video talking about residential schools and the act of reading -- make sure you watch Emily's video for a more in-depth look at the book, and look forward to Jess' third instalment!Visit our website:http://hellohemlock.caJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockVisit the CLC's YouTube channel:youtube.com/channel/UCVK28LEGTEjQtTsGz_J3qOg- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
CanLit Book Haul (Short Stories + 2 Novels) Hello Hemlock 2014-09-10 | Hello, Hemloves! Taking a quick break from KISS OF THE FUR QUEEN to share a small end-of-summer #CanLit haul. These books were, with the exception of one, purchased at two local used bookshops in my area. It's always a surprising treasure trove to see what's available for under five dollars! --- Find Me Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsBlog: http://foolishoats.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsInstagram: http://instagram.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com
Emily | Kiss of the Fur Queen, Tomson Highway | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-09-08 | Hello! I'm Emily - it's nice to meet you! I'm neither a booktuber nor a vlogger, and I tend to be a bit long-winded, so I do hope my ramblings here make some sense. In any case, I absolutely LOVED this book, and I'm thrilled to be joining Jess and Jason in discussing it this month.Me, elsewhere:Youtube - youtube.com/user/kitesandcarpetbagsTwitter - twitter.com/emilyhovenInstagram - @emilyhoven8tracks - http://8tracks.com/emilyhovenHello Hemlock, elsewhere:Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockTwitter - twitter.com/hellohemlockhttp://hellohemlock.caIntro music by Jason Purcell.All archival footage is from archive.org, and used under creative common or public domain license.The sheet music image is from Norbert Kraft's guitar arrangement of Bach's Suite for Solo Cello No. 1.
Jessica | Mãn, Kim Thúy | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2014-09-01 | Let's wrap this up, kids! Yên Bái mutiny: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C3%AAn_B%C3%A1i_mutinyRepression and resistance? French colonialism as seen throughVietnamese museums: www2.le.ac.uk/departments/museumstudies/museumsociety/documents/volumes/sutherland.pdf French Colonial Empire: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_colonial_empire
TBR | Books About #CanLit Hello Hemlock 2014-08-24 | Hello Hemloves! Let's check out my TBR pile of books ABOUT CanLit. Share your thoughts! Do any sound interesting to you?Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Candace | Mãn, Kim Thúy | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-08-16 | It's Candace! I'm back once again, this time to discuss Kim Thúy's Mãn. I really enjoyed this one, and will definitely be reading it again. So pretty.Other places:My channel: http://youtube.com/user/librarianfanmailTwitter: http://twitter.com/librarianfmInstagram: http://instagram.com/librarianfmIntro Music by Jason Purcell
Jason | Mãn, Kim Thúy | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-08-04 | Oh Hemloves, here we are, finally able to begin discussing Kim Thúy's Mãn. This novel turned out to be one of my favourites of the year, and I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of it! Check the links below for more!- Resources mentioned -The Canadian Literature Centre on YouTube:youtube.com/channel/UCVK28LEGTEjQtTsGz_J3qOgLindsey at Reeder Reads:http://reederreads.comKim Thúy at La Presse: http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/livres/entrevues/201304/05/01-4638023-kim-thuy-survivre-vivre-aimer.phpKim Thúy at Le Devoir:http://www.ledevoir.com/culture/livres/374482/les-lunettes-roses-de-kim-thuyKim Thúy on writing Ru and the Immigrant Experience:youtube.com/watch?v=Oq0wrDVXS9EJoin the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jason | The Town That Drowned, Riel Nason | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-07-31 | Part two of our discussion of Riel Nason's The Town That Drowned! Both Candace and I enjoyed it and would love to hear what you think! Check the links below!Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Candace | The Town That Drowned, Riel Nason | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-07-17 | Riel Nason takes us back (with her book) to small-town New Brunswick in the 1960s, where life is about to change forever. Candace takes us along (with her car) to have a look at the culprit -- a hydroelectric dam.Fredericton Region Museum - The Richard Grant Photo Collection: http://on.fb.me/1qJOXqlBefore the Dam - a collection from Flickr user Marlene Lawrence. These photos include shots of Pokiok Falls and also some images of houses burning to make way for the flood. http://bit.ly/1pd81fAOther places:My channel: http://youtube.com/user/librarianfanmailTwitter: http://twitter.com/librarianfmInstagram: http://instagram.com/librarianfmIntro Music by Jason PurcellDriving montage music: "The Babies are Dreaming" by Pitx (ccmixter.org)
Jessica | Bottle Rocket Hearts, Zoe Whittall | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2014-07-08 | Hello, Hemloves! No real spoilers to speak of. Part 3 of 3 is up for the infallible Bottle Rocket Hearts, by Zoe Whittall. I also apologize for the wind and the construction crew noises. I can annotate any of the quotes in case they got missed due to shoddy craftsmanship! --- Find Me Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsInstagram: http://instagram.com/jessicahammondmeTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.comPhotography: http://jessicahammond.me
Jason | Bottle Rocket Hearts, Zoe Whittall | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-07-04 | Part 2 of our discussion of Zoe Whittall's Bottle Rocket Hearts, in which Jason responds to Ronnie's introductory video.Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Ronnie | Bottle Rocket Hearts, Zoe Whittall | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-06-21 | We're back, and excited to discuss Bottle Rocket Hearts by Zoe Whittall. Veronica from RonLit/The Book Junkie is starting us off on our discussion.Check out her channel: youtube.com/user/bookjunkielitRonnie's Bottle Rocket Hearts playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwgfJHNgITdfOeWF6ebUCtEigtcDjgfb3Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page:goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlock
Jason | Green Grass Running Water, Thomas King | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2014-03-01 | Welcome to the third and final instalment of Hello Hemlock's discussion of Green Grass Running Water by Thomas King! I spent most of my time focusing on intertextuality/intermediality, but there wasn't time to talk about all the examples! There were other topics I was interested in talking about as well, so be sure to join us on Goodreads for further discussion!Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock Twitter:twitter.com/hellohemlockCandace's review of The Inconvenient Indian:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXszgkFxca4- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jessica | Green Grass Running Water, Thomas King | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-02-21 | NO SPOILERS! YIPPEE! Talking about colonialism and Alberta. Join the Hello, Hemlock! Goodreads Page: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlock --- Me, Elsewhere ---Website: http://jessicahammond.meChannel: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsInstagram: http://instagram.com/jessicahammondmeGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoats
Candace | Green Grass Running Water, Thomas King | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-02-06 | **(Relatively) Spoiler Free!** I don't give much away plot-wise, I'm mostly talking themes. I filmed 30+ minutes of me thinking aloud about this novel (I'm serious), and then I edited down for you here. Apologies if I come across nonsensical, in my head I was having a dance-off with Coyote. Either way, let's TALK! Have you read this book? Let me know your thoughts!Other places:My channel: http://youtube.com/user/librarianfanmailTwitter: http://twitter.com/librarianfmTumblr: http://librarianfanmail.tumblr.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/librarianfmMusic by Jason Purcell
Jessica | Oryx & Crake, Margaret Atwood | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2014-01-24 | Spoilers Ahoy! Be sure to check out Jason's Part 1 for a real synopsis.Links to some of the recent scientific research censorship here in Canada this past year or so:The Globe and Mail (quotes in video): http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/censorship-is-alive-and-well-in-canada-just-ask-government-scientists/article8996700Muzzling Civil Servants: http://www.elc.uvic.ca/press/documents/2012-03-04-Democracy-Watch_OIPLtr_Feb20.13-with-attachment.pdfCBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/climatologist-michael-e-mann-on-science-politics-and-censorship-1.1245473CBC's The Current: http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/10/21/is-there-a-war-on-sciencehttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/are-canada-s-federal-scientists-being-muzzled-1.1278183
Jason | Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2014-01-12 | The first instalment of our discussion of Oryx and Crake. This is Hello, Hemlock's first discussion of a Margaret Atwood novel, and we hope to hear your thoughts on this novel!- Hello, Hemlock -Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockTwitter: twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Candace | Introduction & Februarys Pick Hello Hemlock 2014-01-06 | That's right! A new face. Candace is here as a special guest in 2014, and she's quite excited to be Hemlocking all the way from the East Coast. She'll be kicking off February's discussion of Thomas King's Green Grass, Running Water, and would be absolutely delighted for you to pick up a copy and read along with us.Candace's channel: http://youtube.com/user/librarianfanmailCandace's Canada Questionnaire (Say that five times fast): http://youtu.be/iR8RzjLuCVAOther places:Twitter: http://twitter.com/librarianfmTumblr: http://librarianfanmail.tumblr.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/librarianfmMusic by Jason Purcell
Jessica | Dogs at the Perimeter, Madeleine Thien | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2013-11-28 | Um. Uhm. Umm.--- Hello, Hemlock ---Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockTwitter: twitter.com/hellohemlock--- Me, Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.comBlog: http://foolishoats.com
Jason | Dogs at the Perimeter, Madeleine Thien | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2013-11-07 | The first instalment of Dogs at the Perimeter discussion. This is a general introduction, and have steered clear of major spoilers. If you want to join in a discussion with more depth and detail, there's a link to our GoodReads group below!- Hello, Hemlock -Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/117853-hello-hemlockTwitter: twitter.com/hellohemlock- Me, Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jason | Carnival, Rawi Hage | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2013-10-20 | I think I avoided spoilers in this video. But if you watched Part 1, then you were already spoilt. Alas, alack!This is the second part of our discussion of Rawi Hage's Carnival.- Hello, Hemlock -Twitter: http://twitter.com/hellohemlockTumblr: http://hellohemlock.tumblr.com- Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jessica | Carnival, Rawi Hage | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2013-10-04 | Warning: Definite Plot Spoilers! The introductory discussion of Rawi Hage's Carnival covers a wide range of topics. This novel is brimming with intriguing points of discussion, from the format to the plot twists. Jessica is covering themes of rebellion, allegory, and relationships.Do you think of this book as "Canadian" in any way?--- Hello, Hemlock! ---http://twitter.com/hellohemlockhttp://hellohemlock.tumblr.com--- Me, Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsBookTube: http://youtube.com/dearfictioneerGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com
Jason | Fifth Business, Robertson Davies | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2013-09-28 | This video may contain traces of spoilers, and was processed in a facility where spoilers are handled.This is the final segment of our discussion of Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts!- Hello, Hemlock -Twitter: http://twitter.com/hellohemlockTumblr: http://hellohemlock.tumblr.com- Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jessica | Fifth Business, Robertson Davies | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2013-09-25 | Warning: Plot and character spoilers abound! This is Part 2 in our September review of Fifth Business, by the mustachioed Robertson Davies. (What a beard!) This is actually the first installment of the Deptford Trilogy. I'm very interested in reading the rest! --- Hello, Hemlock! ---http://twitter.com/hellohemlockhttp://hellohemlock.tumblr.com--- Me, Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsBooklikes: http://foolishoats.booklikes.com Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com
Karate | Fifth Business, Robertson Davies | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2013-09-16 | Caution: Here there be spoilers!In this, the first video discussing Fifth Business, Karate talks for not-very-long about mythology - as it relates to the book and our own lives, Fifth Business, and Canada's role in the world.Apologies for lateness and seeming frazzled (AGAIN) - my camera decided to break the minute I decided to film this (fixed now).Let us know what you think! Join the conversation! The respectful, constructive conversation!| Karate in Places |Adam & Karate: http://www.youtube.com/adamandkarateGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/karatepop Tumblr: http://www.adamandkarate.tumblr.comInstagram: karatepopMusic by the beautifully coiffed and wonderfully talented Jason PurcellThanks for joining us!
Jessica | The Year of Finding Memory, Judy Fong Bates | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2013-08-20 | Warning: Unapologetic iPhone quality! Also, spoilers! This is the third and final segment of our Year of Finding Memory discussion! I touch upon topics brought up by Jason and Karate, and relish in how vastly different our understanding and consumption of this book have been. --- Hello, Hemlock! ---http://twitter.com/hellohemlockhttp://hellohemlock.tumblr.com--- Me, Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsBookTube: http://youtube.com/dearfictioneerGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com
Karate | The Year of Finding Memory, Judy Fong Bates | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2013-08-13 | Caution: There may be spoilers! But it's nonfiction, so, y'know, nothing will be too spoiled. Feel free to read the book and come back! In this, the second video discussing The Year of Finding Memory, Karate talks for way too long about family, identity, coming to terms with the inaccessibility of the past, and the the role memory plays in crafting our own realities.Please note: I did not hate the book, even if it seems that way. I simply had a different reading than others. I enjoyed learning about her parents and their lives, as well as her dual role as a child - serving as interpreter and representative, while still being a typical Canadian kid.Let us know what you think! Join the conversation! The respectful, constructive conversation!Judy Fong Bates: http://www.judyfongbates.com| Karate in Places |Adam & Karate: http://www.youtube.com/adamandkarateGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/karatepop Tumblr: http://www.adamandkarate.tumblr.comInstagram: karatepopMusic by the beautifully coiffed and wonderfully talented Jason PurcellThanks for joining us!
Jason | The Year of Finding Memory, Judy Fong Bates | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2013-08-03 | Warning: This video may contain some spoilers regarding character and plot, though I have tried to speak more generally than specifically. If you are wary of this, READ THE BOOK and then come back!In this, the first discussion video of The Year of Finding Memory by Judy Fong Bates, I talk a little about the unreliability of memory, immigration and the challenges her family faced, and Canadianness.Please folks, share with us your thoughts!Judy Fong Bates: http://www.judyfongbates.com- Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Karate | The Sisters Brothers, Patrick deWitt | Part 3 Hello Hemlock 2013-07-29 | WARNING: Here there be spoilers!This is the third and final installment in our discussion about The Sisters Brothers. In this video, Karate addresses Jessica's major questions, one of Jason's questions, and provides some beaver factoids.Interview (Web Chat): http://www.mumsnet.com/books/webchats/the-sisters-brothers-patrick-de-wittPatrick deWitt: http://patrickdewitt.net| Karate in Places |Adam & Karate: http://www.youtube.com/adamandkarateGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/karatepop Tumblr: http://www.adamandkarate.tumblr.comInstagram: karatepopMusic by the beautifully coiffed and wonderfully talented Jason PurcellThanks for joining us!
Jason | The Sisters Brothers, Patrick deWitt | Part 2 Hello Hemlock 2013-07-25 | Warning: This video may contain some spoilers regarding character and plot, though I have tried to speak more generally than specifically. If you are wary of this, READ THE BOOK and then come back!The second of three discussion videos, in which Jason discusses "Canadianness", mentions some conventions of the Western, and quarrels with the supernatural.Please folks, share with us your thoughts!Patrick deWitt: http://patrickdewitt.netGranta New Writing interview with Patrick deWitt: http://bit.ly/12klmMSThe Biblio File featuring Patrick deWitt: http://bit.ly/14JAMdKThe Globe and Mail interview with Patrick deWitt: http://bit.ly/13c03a3- Elsewhere -BookTube: http://youtube.com/theheavyblanksMusic: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcellTwitter: http://twitter.com/jvpurcellTumblr: http://jvpurcell.tumblr.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/jasonpurcellmusicWeb: http://www.jasonpurcellmusic.com
Jessica | The Sisters Brothers, Patrick deWitt | Part 1 Hello Hemlock 2013-07-23 | WARNING: This video is meant to act as a discussion, so there are spoilers. Turn away now if you haven't read this amazing book! In the first of three installments on The Sisters Brothers, Jessica discusses characterization, admirable prose, and poses her major lingering question. Patrick deWitt: http://patrickdewitt.net--- Me, Elsewhere ---YouTube: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/foolishoats
Karate | Introduction & Origins Hello Hemlock 2013-07-08 | Allô, allô! Hello, hello! This is the third and final introduction here at Hello, Hemlock! This was supposed to be up at the end of June, but LIFE. In June we read The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt; this month we will be posting videos discussing the book. You should join us! Or else! Just kidding! But you should - it'll be fun!In order for you to get to know us a bit better we've all completed the following questionnaire. It'd be great to get to know you guys as well - feel free to make a video, or leave a comment with your own origin story. Like a super hero! Because you're all super duper.- Questions -Where are you from? (Province/City)What iconic Canadian imagery can be found near you? (Mountains, prairies, great lakes?)What are your least favourite Canadian stereotypes? (Hosers and poutine? Beavertails and polar bears?)Canadian landmark(s) you've visited? (Soared along the Trans-Canada Highway? Scaled the rocky mountains? Swum in the great lakes?)Favourite Canadian Author(s)?Favourite Canadian Actors, Musicians, Performers?Favourite Canadian Book? (Biography of Canadian, written by a Canadian, about Canadian history)What does a "Canadian identity" mean to you?| Karate in Places |Adam & Karate: http://www.youtube.com/adamandkarateGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/karatepop Tumblr: http://www.adamandkarate.tumblr.comInstagram: karatepopMusic by the beautifully coiffed and wonderfully talented Jason PurcellThanks for joining us!
Jessica | Introduction & Origins Hello Hemlock 2013-06-14 | Hello/Bonjour! Welcome to the first of three introductions you'll find here at Hello, Hemlock! In the month of June we are introducing ourselves to our lovely viewers, and simultaneously reading Patrick deWitt's The Sisters Brothers. Read along with us, if you like! We'll be posting review and discussion videos on the book starting in July, so don't miss out!As a means of providing background on myself and my place of origin, here's a questionnaire that I think all Canadian viewers should try themselves! Feel free to follow along and send us a video response or comment, explaining your own Origins Story.--- The Questions ---Where are you from? (Province/City)What iconic Canadian imagery can be found near you? (Mountains, prairies, great lakes?)What are your least favourite Canadian stereotypes? (Hosers and poutine? Beavertails and polar bears?)Canadian landmark(s) you've visited? (Soared along the Trans-Canada Highway? Scaled the rocky mountains? Swum in the great lakes?)Favourite Canadian Author(s)?Favourite Canadian Actors, Musicians, Performers?Favourite Canadian Book? (Biography of Canadian, written by a Canadian, about Canadian history)What does a "Canadian identity" mean to you?--- Find Me Elsewhere ---Personal Channel: http://youtube.com/foolishoatsBookTube: http://youtube.com/dearfictioneerBlog: http://foolishoats.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/foolishoatsTumblr: http://foolishoats.tumblr.com--- Musical Talent ---Jason Purcell: http://youtube.com/jasonvpurcell
