This book would go nicely with some earlier trails on Canada (July 30, 2015) and the Canadian language (November 15, 2013). So, You Want to Be Canadian, by Kerry Colburn & Rob Sorensen with illustrations by S. Britt was a quick, fun read. There are chapters on how to dress, drink and apologize like a Canadian. A nice time line of Canadian history, the RCMP, food, and my favorite Canadian beastie, the Ookpik. A short, quick, humourous read. :-)

Ever wonder just what's in some of the things you eat and use? Patrick di Justo did, and from that came This is What You Just Put in Your Mouth: From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets of What's Inside Everyday Products. It's more of a chemistry book than a 'tell all' book because the author was not trying to bring down a product or anything like that, he just wanted to know what was in it, what those ingredients did (flavor, texture) and how they interacted with each other. It might sound a bit dull, but it wasn't. ;-)

When I was young our neighbors bought some land "way out in the county". When they were digging up a section for a garden they discovered bits of broken dishes and bottles, and bent silverware. Past Objects, by Scott Jordan, photographs by J.K. Putnam moves this activity to the city and onto building sites. There are not the important finds where archaeologists might be brought in, but they are interesting nevertheless. Wonderful pictures and descriptions of where the items were found.

Reading Hermit With Dog