Their 14-year-old daughter Cora, who yearns for the outside world, decorates their neighbors' abandoned houses with international themes. Parents Aidan and Martha plan to keep their family in their beloved home by working alternate months at a remote work site. But when the fish are gone, the Connors and their neighbors have to look elsewhere for work. The Connor family has lived in the same tiny fishing village for generations. Set in Newfoundland, the constant cold, wet weather lends to the novel's melancholy tone. If you're looking for a book to ease you through the blanket-and-hot-tea season of reading, consider Emma Hooper's "Our Homesick Songs." The novel was released this summer but is perfect for winter. Watch our website for more information about what we have planned."Our Homesick Songs" by Emma Hooper (Simon & Schuster, 336 pages, in stores) Our own “One Book: One Community” book was recently announced, and is Amy Jones’ “We’re all in this together”. She is definitely a writer to watch! This book was chosen as Edmonton Public Library’s “One Book: One Community” book last Fall. This is Emma Hooper’s first book and it has been translated into 18 languages, which attests to its universal appeal.
Otto, the husband Etta leaves behind, comforts himself by baking his way through Etta’s recipe box. Etta’s memories paint a picture of how the war years deeply impacted daily life on the prairies - both the lives of communities and the lives of individuals. An interesting twist is that James, a fox, joins Etta early in her walk and becomes her advisor and protector. Like Forrest Gump, she never asks for help on her walk, but folks are happy to provide it. She becomes a reluctant celebrity as her journey is observed, documented and celebrated by people along the way. Etta reflects on her life as she walks, revealing how she happened into a job at a dusty one room school house, fell in love with a boy who was sent off to war, and ended up marrying another. As with many literary journeys, hers is both physical and spiritual. She leaves a note for her husband Otto asking him not to follow her, and sets off one morning. This quirky book focusses on Etta, a retired prairie school teacher who decides to fulfill a lifelong dream to see the Atlantic Ocean.
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