December 31, 2023

Top 10 stories of 2023: #2

BY SOUTHGREY.CA STAFF — In its sixth year, Grey County Reads continues to be one of the most popular features of South Grey News. Following six weeks of voting from February to April, the winner in this year's Grey County Reads contest was chosen.

Congratulations to Samantha Erin who successfully advocated for Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear. That meant the community of Southgate was awarded $200 worth of books courtesy Speaking Volumes Books and Audio in Markdale!

Three other winners were chosen randomly from among the list of voters:

Melissa Ellis, Barrie - $50 gift certificate from Speaking Volumes Books and Audio

Dawn Patton, Dundalk - $25 gift certificate from Speaking Volumes Books and Audio

Karen Cheeseman - $25 gift certificate from Speaking Volumes Books and Audio

The roster of Canadian-authored books and their readers in the 2023 Grey County Reads contest was formidable.

• Kimberley Love read All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews, representing the community of Owen Sound.
• Birds Art Life by Kim Maclear was read by Samantha Erin, representing Southgate.
• Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese was read by Lindsey Glazier, representing West Grey.
• Kym Snarr read No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot by Wes Hall, representing Grey Highlands.
• Laurel Douma read Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley, representing Hanover.
• Melany Franklin read The Fight for History by Tim Cook, representing The Town of Blue Mountains.
• The List of Last Chances by Christina Myers was read by Peggy McIntosh, representing Meaford.

The next edition of Grey County Reads will start in the new year with an expanded agenda and the contest which will last through the summer and be decided in the fall. Stay tuned for more details.

You can read all about last year's books here:

Grey County Reads

 

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