Peter Critchley

Book Talk: A year for the books

The advent of a new year is often a time for pause and reflection, and enduring titles.

Book Talk: Roman holiday

Vernon librarian Peter Critchley takes us back in time with a look at two books from the annals of ancient Rome.

Book Talk: Canadian novels cross different borders

A great story transcends boundaries and speaks to readers no matter where they may live.

Book Talk: On the western front

The western genre continues to provide a rich mine for stories of adventure that are often as compelling as any other tale.

Book Talk: Series welcome old friends

The release of a new book in a popular series is always welcome. It is like visiting with a dear friend you have not seen for some time.

Book Talk: Stranger than fiction

Truth is sometimes far stranger than any fiction ever created.

Book Talk: Science fiction, triple feature

Book Talk columnist Peter Critchley writes about three science fiction titles that take readers through time.

Book Talk: Authors build intriguing mysteries

It is not surprising that mystery is by far the most popular reading genre in the country.

BOOK TALK: Writing the horrors of war

Peter Critchley touches on some of the books written about war

Book Talk: Medieval age inspires

Peter Critchley takes a look at books that go back in time for great drama and storytelling

BOOK TALK: Three tales for a winter’s night

It is traditional for many families to read a Christmas story to each other during the holidays, even if it is the only time of year.

BOOK TALK: Keep your brain warm this winter

Peter Critchley provides some reading material for the long days of winter

Book Talk: These tales will haunt

Peter Critchley takes a boo at horror stories NOS4A2, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Boneshaker and 1834 tale The Queen of Spades.

Book Talk: From the ice and onto the page

Stories about our national game can sometimes be just as compelling and entertaining as the actual play.