I was surprised by how much I loved this collection. And while my knowledge and interest in all things mycological undoubtedly increased, it’s Gordon’s voice that resonated most. She is a gifted writer and I’ll keep following her, both online and on the page. Fungal is creative non-fiction at its best. A highly recommended read.

It would be a mistake to think that because most the story is narrated through the lens of a child that the prose and stories are simplistic. All three books are filled with tension and keen perceptions, full of aptly placed metaphors and striking imagery, the lyricism within the prose creating added depth. The author expertly weaves all three books together into one cohesive piece of art.

This memoir is lovely in his honesty and in its poetic prose. Entirely fascinating and moving, When My Ghost Sings will break your heart, lamenting what once was. But it will also leave you full of hope for what lies ahead. Worth the read!

Tracking the Caribou Queen is a beautifully written memoir about growing up in Canada’s North. As a young girl, author Margaret MacPherson and her family move to Yellowknife, where her father was a school administrator and her mother a nurse during the 1960s and ‘70s. The move is a culture shock for the family, but MacPherson quickly adjusts and grows up deeply attracted to the land, to Indigenous culture and traditions, and to the people of the NWT. Yet, just as deeply, she remains separate from it. Here, the author navigates through colonial legacies, systemic racism, as well as her own role and participation in those realities.

We, Jane is a quiet novel. So quiet, in fact, that one might be tempted to overlook it. That would be a mistake. This debut novel from author Aimee Wall elegantly captures what it means to have purpose, what it means to belong. Well worth the read!