Up in Ontario

Readers' Comments about Up in Ontario

In the past two and a half years since my novel Up in Ontario was published by Turnstone Press, I've received a number of email responses from readers. In the digital housekeeping that's been a top priority of late around here, I've come across a number of them. And I admit, I find them incredible. I've written a book and put it out there into the world and people have read it and are writing back. I shake my head. Incredible.

So without further adornment, I've compiled the feedback I've received from readers of Up in Ontario.

I'm a 72-year old husband and parent who bought, read, and thoroughly enjoyed your moving novel. In my relationships with my two sons, your book has given me some deep matters to ponder.

-- RT

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Hello:

Loved your book.  My daughter took it out for me to read from the library.  The reason? She said you know the area. My parents were born in Fort Frances and I have relatives living in Kenora and Winnipeg.  I too spent many summers at the lake.  I had been away and returned last year to visit my grandmother, 96 in a nursing home.

The familiar places really touched my heart as did the story of how we evolve from being kids to having kids and watching them grow and the choices we all make.  I truly enjoyed the read.
thank you.

-- SM

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James Sherrett's "Up in Ontario" is SUCH a lovely book, a first novel, and an absolutely captivating one. Read it. You'll love it. Even if you aren't familiar with the territory, you will relate to the people.

-- Rosaleen Dixon

New Canadian Books

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Yes, we went out and bought a copy of your book Friday evening.  My boyfriend, born and bred in Kenora, could not put it down all weekend and has finished it!  Taking in mind that it is a novel, and not necessarily accurate, he really enjoyed it.  My turn!
 
-- DG

If you'd like to buy a copy of Up in Ontario, please let me know. For the next little while I'm offering a 2 for 1 sale: buy 1 copy of Up in Ontario and I'll press 2 copies on you (signed if you like).

I'm also interested in continuing to send out review copies. So if you'd like to review Up in Ontario on your website, or add it to your book club's reading list, let me know by email at james[at]upinontario.com.