Button Book Review: Try Hard

Title: Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress Author: *Max Kerman Cover Photographer(s): Kate Sinclair and Tom Mike Hill Type: Audiobook Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin RandomHouse Canada The word I would use to describe Max Kerman’s book would be ‘refreshing’. At no point is he a try-hard, just genuinely trying, and that means everything. Try Hard…

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Top5: Summer Vibes On NetflixCA (2024)

Don’t let all the back-to-school posts fool you, Summer is still here and there are still movie nights to be had! If you’re looking to curl up on the couch with some ice cream or set up a projector in your backyard with friends, here are a few movie and show ideas you can find…

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Top5: August Reading Round-Up

Been a hot minute since the last time we had a Reading Round-Up! Let me share a few of the books I’ve read recently and, by all means, share your recent faves in the comment section. Top5: August Reading Round-Up (2024) This Summer Will be Different by *Carley Fortune Novel, Romance, Canadian Set between the…

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Top5: Summer Dog Musts

Did you know that we have a dog? His name is Raylan and he’s an absolute menace! Spring is his naughtiest time of year (see: mud. MUD EVERYWHERE) but we’re currently mid-Summer and he’s living his best life. With Summer in mind, let me share my top 5 Summer Dog must-haves! Top 5: Summer Dog…

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ButtonReview/DocuSeries: Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces Of Billy Milligan

TW- violent crime, physical and sexual assault, mental health issues Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces Of Billy Milligan (2021) TV-14 Directed by Olivier Megaton Synopsis: 4 episode crime series documenting the crimes, incarceration, and mental health tribulations of rapist/alleged murderer Billy Milligan. The Billy Milligan case is obviously very interesting because there are many different…

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Top5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA

As night rolls in earlier and magic fills the air a cozy tv night with a warm cider seems like just the ticket! So let’s get into my fave Spooky Comedies/Shows on NetflixCA right now! Top5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA Santa Clarita Diet (2017-19) TV-MA 3 Seasons (30 episodes) A family grapples with the realities…

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ButtonReview/ Film: RESPECT 2021

RESPECT (2021) PG-13 Directed by Liesl Tommy Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Scott, & Marlon Wayans Synopsis: Biopic capturing the rise of the incomparable Queen of Soul, Ms Aretha Franklin. If you’re making a biopic of a persons life it should be representative of that person as a whole. Not only their career. Not…

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Top5: February Reading Round-Up (Black Canadian Authors, Children’s Lit edition)

In honour of Black History Month, this Reading Round-Up is all about Black Canadian Authors! It’s not always easy to find a readily available list of children’s books written by Canadian authors specifically let alone Black Canadian authors but they are out there and doing really wonderful work. If you’re searching for representation or to…

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Top5: Design Inspo (NetflixCA)

I love watching other creative people do their thing and with the new year starting I’m feeling especially open to other artists creativity. Y’all know my Netflix list is always packed, so let me give you my design inspiration choices right now! Top5: Design Inspo (on NetflixCa right now!) Abstract: The Art Of Design TV-14…

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Top 5: October Reading Round-Up

It’s October so you know we had to pull out our ghoulish ghosts, monstrous monsters, Happy Halloween, and all things supernatural reading materials. Bonapart Falls Apart written by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Will Terry An adorable tale of a little skeleton who just wants to go to school without falling apart. His classic monster friends…

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