Lisa Timpf

The Ball Dreams of the Sky: Poems by Henry Schipper Reviewed by Lisa Timpf Henry Schipper, The Ball Dreams of the Sky: Poems by Henry Schipper. Los Angeles, CA: Shipshape, 2025. 103 pages. .  Baseball metaphors, the lingo of the game, and the m…

Baseball enthusiasts might enjoy Henry Schipper's "The Ball Dreams of the Sky," a collection of baseball-related poems. I had the opportunity to review this collection for the Sport Literature Association. #Baseballpoems

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The Golden Generation by Oren Weisfeld How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse

The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse by Oren Weisfeld was an interesting read. I reviewed it for @theseaboardreview.ca #CanadaBasketball

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Nightshade by Lynn Hutchinson Lee Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I had the opportunity to review Lynn Hutchinson Lee's Nightshade for @theseaboardreview.ca. A resonant and lyrical book that provides insights into Romany culture. #magicalrealism, #Canadianspeclit. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/nightshade...

Happy to be included in the Women of the Weird West anthology. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist by Betty Baxter Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I had the opportunity to review Betty Baxter's Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist for @theseaboardreview.ca. #LGBTQIAnonfiction, #CanadianSports www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/outspoken-...

Worth More Standing In Worth More Standing: An Anthology of Tree Poems, celebrated poets and activists pay homage to the ghosts of lost forests and issue a rallying cry to protect our remaining ancient giants and restore...

One poetry collection was "Worth More Standing," not all cli-fi but included some. "Coyote at the Movies," the final poem by Tim McNulty, was funny and hopeful. caitlinpress.com/Books/W/Wort...

Another month, another SFPA poetry round-up! This month we have new work from @marisca.bsky.social, @nicowritesbooks.bsky.social, @richardleis.com, @ghostlyverse.bsky.social, @lisatimpf.bsky.social and so many more!

Check out all the freshly pubbed spec poetry here: sfpoetry.org/wp/2026/02/0...

Fens, Tobacco Fields, and Hopeful Cli-Fi An interview with Lynn Hutchinson Lee, Author of ORIGINS OF DESIRE IN ORCHID FENS

Many thanks to Lynn Hutchinson Lee for participating in an interview for @interstellarflight.bsky.social. #darkfantasy, #authorinterview, magazine.interstellarflightpress.com/fens-tobacco...

The Seaboard Review of Books Volume 3, Issue 4 of The Seaboard Review of Books, January 26, 2026

The January 26, 2026 issue of @theseaboardreview.ca includes my "hot take" on @markcritch.bsky.social's book Sorry, Not Sorry. Fans of This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Son of a Critch should enjoy this book. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-seaboa...

On Sports by David Macfarlane What are sports, really? What do we love about them? And what, in our digital age, have they become?

Sports fans who find themselves conflicted about what sport has become in the 21st century, or those who enjoy memoirs involving sport, might like David Macfarlane's On Sports, which I had the opportunity to review for @theseaboardreview.ca www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/on-sports-...

Beyond Ken Dryden: A Memoir by Oren Safdie Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I had the opportunity to review Oren Safdie's Beyond Ken Dryden for The Seaboard Review of Books. A resonant read, particularly for someone who cheered for the Canadiens during the 1970s. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/beyond-ken...

Better Not Burn Your Toast by Dr. Joe Schwarcz The Science of Food and Health

My review of "Better Not Burn Your Toast" by Dr. Joe Schwarcz is now up at @theseaboardreview.ca. Better Not Burn Your Toast takes a look at the science behind food and health. An entertaining and informative read. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/better-not...

Must-See Additions to the Bowl Game Season — Little Old Lady No matter how many football bowl games are contested over the holiday season, true fans are always eager for more. Besides, why leave anyone out? Here are some suggested additions to the Bowl Game ...

If the networks are looking for new Bowl Game ideas (we don't have enough, do we?) here are a few: www.littleoldladycomedy.com/all-works/kg...

Welcome to Spin Class — Little Old Lady So, you’ve decided to improve your fitness by trying out a spin class? Good for you. As someone who’s been there, done that, I’m happy to provide a few pointers.  You’ll arrive at the class clad...

Thanks to Little Old Lady Comedy for posting my humor piece, "Welcome to Spin Class." www.littleoldladycomedy.com/all-works/r8...

The Second Greatest Show on Earth by Darcy Ingram Henry Bergh, the Protection of Animals, and the Evolution of the Modern Social Movement.

Fans of historical nonfiction with an interest in the animal protection movement might find Darcy Ingram's book about Henry Bergh, the founder of the ASPCA, of interest. I had a chance to review the book for @theseaboardreview.ca. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-second...

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I recently reviewed Louise Penny's The Black Wolf for The Seaboard Review of Books. A worthy addition to the Gamache canon.
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Magical Realism Series Continues in No Love Lost by Jane Glatt Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I had the opportunity to review Jane Glatt's latest magical realism novel No Love Lost for The Seaboard Review of Books. A fun read. Those who liked the first book in the Wrap-It-Up Magic series, Lost and Found, should like this one too. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/no-love-lo...

Becoming an Ally (4th edition) by Anne Bishop Breaking the Cycle of Oppression

I had the opportunity to review Becoming an Ally: Breaking the Cycle of Oppression (4th Edition) by Anne Bishop. Among other potential readers, I'd recommend it for anyone delivering diversity training. This would have been helpful for me back in the day. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/becoming-a...

O Canada Crosswords Book 26 by Gwen Sjogren Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I received a review copy of O Canada Crosswords Book 26. As a crossword lover, I enjoyed both the crosswords and the Canadian content. I did a review over on The Seaboard Review of Books, www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/o-canada-c...

Hi Paula: The authors included are: Trynne Delaney, francesca ekwuyasi, Whitney French, Aline-Mwezi Niyonsenga, Chimedum Ohaegbu, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Chinelo Onwualu, Lue Palmer, Zalika Reid-Benta, and Terese Mason Pierre

“Water—Nature’s herald—is talking loudly to us in the language of irony.”--LYNNA DRESDEN, the diarist #water #ecofiction #climatefiction #books #EBookGifts

CATS AND DOGS IN SPACE by Lisa Timpf | Hiraeth Publishing Cats in lab coats, running experiments on us. Robot dogs roaming Mars. Space-faring canines who mistake alien vessels for fetch toys. There are just some of the images you’ll find in here. With inspir...

I’m participating in an ebook promo today, by heightening awareness of my speculative poetry collection Cats and Dogs in Space. Cats in lab coats, studying us. Robot dogs on Mars. And more. Available in PDF and Epub formats from Hiraeth Publishing. #EBookGifts
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As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories, edited by Terese Mason Pierre Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I had the opportunity to review As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories for The Seaboard Review of Books. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/as-the-ear...

Needy Media: How Tech Gets Personal by Stephen Monteiro How smart devices play on the senses to tap into our emotions.

I had the opportunity to review Needy Media: How Tech Gets Personal for The Seaboard Review of Books. An interesting read for those who want to deliver more deeply into our relationship with our devices. #NeedyMedia
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Hopepunk, Activism, and Community Interview with Su J. Sokol, author of Invisible Line and Five Points on an Invisible Line

Thank you to @lisatimpf.bsky.social and @interstellarflight.bsky.social for this chance to discuss community, activism, and hopepunk. magazine.interstellarflightpress.com/hopepunk-act...

The Science of Pets by Jay Ingram Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

Pet lovers and fans of Jay Ingram's writing should enjoy his new release, The Science of Pets. I had the opportunity to review it for The Seaboard Review of Books. #jayingram, #petbooks

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The Last of Its Kind by Sibylle Grimbert, translated by Aleshia Jensen Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

The Last of Its Kind tells a compelling story about extinction by imagining a friendship between a biologist and the last of the Great Auks. I had the opportunity to review this one for The Seaboard Review. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-last-o.... #extinction, #GreatAuks

I’ll Get Right On It: Poems on Working Life in the Climate Crisis Edited by The Land and Labour Poetry Collective

I had the opportunity to review "I'll Get Right On It: Poems on Working Life in the Climate Crisis" for The Seaboard Review of Books. Some moving and interesting poems! Worth a read.
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Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer by Andria Petrillo A look inside a successful and historic career in sports broadcasting

I recently had the opportunity to review Andria Petrillo's book Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories from a Trailblazer. An interesting and entertaining read. #bookreviews, #AndiPetrillo

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Lafleur: The Legend by Steven Finn and Pierre Gince Reviewed by Lisa Timpf

I really enjoyed the opportunity to review Lafleur: The Legend for The Seaboard Review of Books. #guylafleur, #hockeybooks

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