Heather Allen

100-MILE BOOK CLUB: South Okanagan reader recommendations

In the past few months, here’s what you had to say about some of your favorite reads.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Rowling pens a decent crime novel for adults

Penticton books columnist reviews JK Rowling's new crime novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling.

Renowned author and biologist Dick Cannings hosting an eco-tour on Monday along the Challenge Penticton bike and run route.

100-MILE BOOK CLUB: Walk on the wildside with South Okanagan authors

Meadownlark Festival tour with author Richard Cannings takes participants on Challenge Penticton eco-tour.

Renowned author and biologist Dick Cannings hosting an eco-tour on Monday along the Challenge Penticton bike and run route.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Sorrow in intriguing memoir

Book review - thankfully, Nocturne is more than an accounting of personal grief.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Top read sends chills on the hottest of summer days

Horror, murder mystery and fantasy seem to be the reading stuff of summer.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Heat up your summer reading with Inferno

Brown is prone to cliché and sloppy writing, but at the right moment, he also hits the spot.

100-MILE BOOK CLUB: Queen’s Park a HUB for summer reading

Penticton teacher opens summer library out of Queen's Park Elementary for students.

Sedaris rides the edge of humour

Heather Allen takes a look at David Sedaris' latest book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls

R.A. Dickey book, Wherever I wind Up: my quest for truth, authenticity and the perfect knuckleball.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Books to get you back on the road to running

Penticton book columnist examines athletic pursuits in Born To Run and Wherever I Wind Up.

R.A. Dickey book, Wherever I wind Up: my quest for truth, authenticity and the perfect knuckleball.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Celebrated author hosting writing workshop in Penticton

Richard Wagamese, currently one of Canada’s most prominent writers, is coming to Penticton. And not just for a short stopover.

South Okanagan author stirs readers’ passions

Penticton writer and reader Heather Allen discusses Okanagan Reads book Shoot! written by George Bowering.

The Purchase, by Linda Spalding, is reviewed by Penticton reader Heather Allen.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: The Purchase a good buy

Penticton book reviewer reads one of the nominees for best book of the year, The Purchase by Linda Spalding.

The Purchase, by Linda Spalding, is reviewed by Penticton reader Heather Allen.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Antidote for a happy new year

Book columnist Heather Allen, who lives in Penticton, finds new goal in The Antidote: Happiness for People who can't Stand Positive.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Fingers do the walking through these pages

Penticton book reviewer Heather Allen explores The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

100-MILE BOOK CLUB: South Okanagan writer gives crushing perspective on wine industry

Heather Allen writes about Oliver author Jeannette Montgomery.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Swedish humour provides a quirky, fun read

Book reviewer Heather Allen, from Penticton, finds compelling read in The 100-year-old Man who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: JK Rowling for the grown-ups

Book columnist Heather Allen, from Penticton, checks out JK Rowling's newest offering The Casual Vacancy.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Don’t veer from The Swerve

Penticton reader and writer Heather Allen reviews The Swerve: How the World Became Modern.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Genova not to be neglected

Book columnist Heather Allen from Penticton looks at the work of Lisa Genova.

ARMCHAIR BOOK CLUB: Wild is a beautiful tale 20 years in the making

Heather Allen is a writer and reader in Penticton and is reviewing Wild by Cheryl Strayed.