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Brandy & Summer Wine

Bill McDonald

Borealis Press $18.95

Imagine a poetry society in Thunder Bay comprised of quirky poets from all walks of life. Then imagine a published anthology of poems from the Bell, Book & Candle Poetry Club of Thunder Bay. With his tongue firmly placed in cheek, this is what author Bill McDonald has done in Brandy & Summer Wine. This reviewer doesn’t know Thunder Bay well enough to fully appreciate the sharp satire, but suspect those who do know the city may find a few inside jokes within the pages.

—Shawn Perich

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