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What is your favorite book today?
This is so hard, but one I always think about is Know Your Beholder by Adam Rapp.
What books do you have on hold at the library?
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Shark Heart
The Berry Pickers
All the Little Monsters
Do you have any bad book habits?
I judge by the cover and will pass on a hardcover.
E-Reader or print? and why?
Print over e-reader just due to the fact that I stare at a screen all day at work. I like the physical feel of a book in my hands and turning the pages.
One book at a time or multiples?
Multiple. Usually a paperback and audio and a fiction and non-fiction.
Dog-ear or bookmark? (don't worry—Librarian Judith won't hold it against you—much)
Bookmark. I shed tears at dog ears.
Favorite book you've read this year?
Every Little Piece of Me by Amy Jones
Haunted by regret and stalled by guilt, Alex Chambers arrives at Silver Springs Health and Rehabilitation Centre searching for redemption. What he finds instead is Mae Seasons—a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent resident with no interest in being anyone’s project.
Alex came hoping to make amends for the mistakes of his youth, especially to the woman he once hurt. But when that hope slips away, he’s drawn into an unexpected role: caregiver and reluctant confidant to Mae, whose irreverence hides a lifetime of buried truths.
As days at Silver Springs unfold in their strange, often absurd rhythm, Alex is forced to confront the tangled grief of his past. Through awkward silences, reluctant confessions, and moments of startling vulnerability, he and Mae forge an unlikely friendship—one stitched together by shared loneliness, reluctant compassion, and the possibility of healing.
At once poignant and quietly humorous, Between Two Seasons is a story about the lives we try to outrun, the people who challenge us to face ourselves, and the surprising ways connection takes root.
Walking back to my room after Mae had been escorted to her doctor’s appointment, Susanne lobbied my attention from near the elevator, requesting a word that, although promised, I knew wouldn’t be quick.
Great, I thought. What fresh hell does she have in store for me now? Was she coming, with her corporate language, to add salt to my very fresh shin wound?
Susanne was dressed in her self-styled uniform. Nearly everything was exactly the same as the day before, but instead of a navy-blue ensemble, it was charcoal grey. Even her hair looked the exact same. If her tone indicated she was operated by levers, her attire confirmed it.
“Mr. Chambers, how are you this fine afternoon?” she asked cheerily. Fake, but cheerily.
“I’m good, Susanne.” Thanks for asking. I guess.
“I heard you had a little mishap with Ms. Seasons this morning. I do hope you will try not to rile her up like that in the future.”
Stunned at where she could have possibly received such misguided information as to the morning’s events, my mouth opened to respond, but no words formed.
“Very well then. I just wanted to check in on you and remind you that our older guests here at Silver Spring can be very sensitive. Many of them have lived a life you and I could never dream of enduring. We need to be mindful of that at all times. I do hope you will remember and conduct yourself accordingly.”
I felt my jaw inching closer to the floor.
“Yes, very good. If you need anything, please let Mr. Abner at the front know. He can assist you with whatever you require. Though, in the future, do try to be a little kinder to him as well. We want to make sure we treat everyone here at Silver Springs, whether staff or resident, with the utmost respect, care, and love.”
Jaw met floor.
Marc MacDonald is an author who believes every great story starts with a spark—whether it’s a single sentence, an unforgettable character, or an idea that won’t let go. As the writer behind Between Two Seasons, a novel that celebrates the beauty of human connection, Marc weaves heartfelt narratives that linger long after the last page is turned.
When he’s not crafting compelling fiction, Marc applies his storytelling skills as a seasoned communications professional, proving that every message—whether in a book or a press release—deserves to be engaging. He’s also a fierce defender of the Oxford comma, an unapologetic pun enthusiast, and someone who firmly believes that coffee is the most essential writing tool.
Find him deep in his next manuscript, chasing inspiration, or justifying “research” as an excuse to buy more books. Catch up with Marc on his personal website: https://marcmacdonald.ca or @MarcMacWrites on Instagram.
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