Clik here to view.
Independent Bookstores Level the Playing Field
By Geo Ong I wish that, just once, an author promoting her book on a talk show would say right after the talk show host repeats the book title at the end of the interview, ‘And buy my book from an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
High Noon Urchins
A new year brings new year’s resolutions! Geo's resolution is to cook more. Sarah's resolution is to take more time to read and explore. Margaret's resolution is to live more and more like a cartoon.
View ArticleClik here to view.
High Noon Urchins
This week, we learn that there is such thing as too much. A pound of chocolate? That's the Urchin way. Yes, I consider myself a big reader. Why do you ask? An ATM with a TV advertising Cold Stone in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mr. Marineau, I Regret to Inform You That You Didn’t Ruin My Life, or: If I...
By Geo Ong I used to hate reading. In high school, I had a string of English teachers that did quite a job of having their students hate reading forever. My 10th grade Language Arts teacher Mr....
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Personal Reading Year in Review
By Geo Ong I like to read. I’m one of those people who keep track of what they’ve read, what they’re reading, and what they want to read. 2011 was a wonderful reading year for me personally, filled...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Personal Reading Year in Review, Part Two
By Geo Ong You didn’t think I was done, did you? There’s more. In addition to the categories I’ve covered last week, here are some more reading trends to share with you. The Travelling Writer Travel...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Essential Reading According to Your Friendly Neighbourhood Urchins
Let’s take a look at what have officially and unofficially been deemed the most widely read books of all time. The Bible, the Harry Potter series, Stieg Larsson’s Millenium Trilogy, and the Twilight...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On Motivation
By Geo Ong Part of being a practicing writer is making sure you are always motivated. Inspiration and motivation are two different things but they can often be closely linked. One can feel inspired all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Urchin Travel Advice
*** Don’t make assumptions! Some of your worst experiences/best stories come from assuming that something will work. For example, do not assume that just because you have a Eurail pass you don’t need...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I Came with Anna Karenina and I Left with Lolita
By Geo Ong Bear with me please while I allow myself to revisit, in an attempt at sincere reconciliation, one of the worst and most regrettable decisions of my life. For those who believe that there is...
View ArticleThat’s What She Said
Overheard from 8 y/o girl upon entering the bookstore: "The bookstore! My heart is beating faster!" #outofthemouthsofbabes — Diesel, A Bookstore (@dieselbookstore) December 20, 2013
View Article
