I'm on my way but seem to be getting stuck in the west. However it is early days. Here is my travel record so far:

British Columbia - Seaweed on Ice by Stanley Evans A mystery set in Victoria where I recently lived. I'll watch for more by this author.
Alberta - If I knew, don't you think I'd tell you? by Jann Arden.
The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou - very well written novel by an author from the Kootenays in BC but with a University of Calgary setting.
I'm about to begin The Garneau Block by Todd Babiak that is set in my old home town of Edmonton.
Saskatchewan - Mamie's Children by Judy Schultz. I loved this family history by one of my favourite authors.
Manitoba - The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence - another favourite author
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Labrador
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut

Although I've read some favourites I've really enjoyed searching out new reads especially if they offer a new perspective or information. I have a wishlist ready for the rest of the journey. Fun!

(edited for clarity)

Sõnum on autori poolt redigeeritud, okt. 9, 2009, 2:01am.

Some of those sound neat, and I've added a few to my wishlist. You've read alot - congrats!
Michelle

I grew up in Edmonton and have happily added The Garneau Block to my wishlist. Thanks.

I've really enjoyed searching out books set in each province. I've learned so much by going out of my usual range. It was difficult to choose just one. This is where I am right now:

British Columbia
- Seaweed on Ice by Stanley Evans A mystery set in Victoria where I recently lived. I'll watch for more by this author.
- Bachelor Brothers Bedside Companion by Bill Richardson
Alberta
- If I knew, don't you think I'd tell you? by Jann Arden
- The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou - very well written novel by an author from the Kootenays in BC but with a University of Calgary setting.
- The Garneau Block by Todd Babiak set in Edmonton. Probably more entertaining in its original format of daily newspaper installments but still enjoyable.
Saskatchewan
- Mamie's children by Judy Schultz. I loved this family history by one of my favourite authors.
Manitoba
- The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence - another favourite author
Ontario
- The Hemingway Caper by Eric Wright. A mystery set in Toronto that provides enough reading ideas to last a while.
- The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens. My August ER win.
Quebec -
New Brunswick -
Prince Edward Island -
Nova Scotia
- Birds of a feather: tales of a wild bird haven by Linda Johns - Amusing, but it doesn't have a strong sense of location so I may choose another.
Newfoundland
Labrador
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
- The Inuksuk Book by Mary Wallace I loved this excellent children's book that has beautiful illustrations as well as a guide to Inuktitut words.
- Inuit women artists: voices from Cape Dorset by Odette Leroux- just finishing this one. It's outstanding because each woman has described her life and inspirations.

edited to correct touchstones

Sõnum on autori poolt redigeeritud, nov. 5, 2009, 11:46pm.

RidgewayGirl, how did you like The Garneau Block?

I'm still waiting for a copy to turn up somewhere. I depend on the fickle winds of BookMooch for my books, which means I may get a copy in a week, or wait years.

A treat for another day. As I said above, it was probably more entertaining in daily newspaper episodes. I enjoyed the little imaginary visit to Strathcona. I didn't grow up in Edmonton but lived there for 20 years and regard it as my home town.

Inuit Women Artists looks very interesting. I'll have to look for that one.

This is my latest update. I didn't care much for Alisa Craig's book so I may try to find another. It was not complimentary to New Brunswick or descriptive of the place. I've just started my Quebec choice.

BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Seaweed on Ice by Stanley Evans
- Bachelor Brothers Bedside Companion by Bill Richardson
ALBERTA
- If I knew, don't you think I'd tell you? by Jann Arden
- The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou
- The Garneau Block by Todd Babiak
SASKATCHEWAN
- Mamie's children by Judy Schultz
MANITOBA
- The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
ONTARIO
- The Hemingway Caper by Eric Wright
- The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens
QUEBEC
- Last Night in Montreal by Emily St John Mandel
NEW BRUNSWICK
- A dismal thing to do by Alisa Craig
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
- The Catch by Louisa McCormack
NOVA SCOTIA
- Birds of a feather: tales of a wild bird haven by Linda Johns
- Barometer Rising by Hugh MacLennan
NEWFOUNDLAND
LABRADOR
YUKON
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
NUNAVUT
- The Inuksuk Book by Mary Wallace
- Inuit women artists: voices from Cape Dorset by Odette Leroux

What an interesting list. There are no reviews (or descriptions) for Seaweed on Ice. What is it about? Did you enjoy it? Mamie's Children sounds like one I'd really enjoy!

Vivienne - you are doing so well - good for you :)

The First Nations police officer in Seaweed on Ice is named Seaweed, a very likable character. This mystery takes place in winter in Victoria so there is a lot of rain and sleet. I enjoyed it mostly because the author mentions so many streets and buildings that are familiar to me that it was like a visit to that city where I lived recently. The dialog is fast and smart, reminiscent of Sam Spade. The native point of view is very interesting, knowledgeable and complimentary.

Mamie's Children is one of my favourites of this journey. Not just a family history but truly describes what life was like for pioneers. The author was able to tape many conversation and recollections of her relatives that the stories are reliable. Judy Schultz has a writing style that I find very pleasant to read.

I'm really enjoying this challenge. It seems I 'think' I read more Canadian content than is actually the case. Now I'm coming up with more titles than I can possibly read in the near future. And I just bought a ton of books at a recent book sale.

Many of your choices fall outside of the usual worthy, Giller prize winning books that get attention south of the border. You've added to my wishlist with your choices and I look forward to seeing what you'll be reading next. Seaweed on Ice looks interesting.

Wow, you're doing great on your journey, and you've given me some good ideas too.

Thanks, I've been trying to find books that are outside my usual reading list. The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence was a re-read but it's one of those books that I enjoy re-reading. I loved the Nunavut choices even though one was actually a children's book. We don't often hear Inuit tell their life stories. "I was born in an igloo" immediately captured my attention in Inuit women artists: voices from Cape Dorset by Odette Leroux. Unfortunately I had to postpone Last Night in Montreal by Emily St John Mandel in the middle because I lent it to a friend. What I've read so far is fascinating, very well written and I'm looking forward to getting back into it.