My latest article is a walking tour of the roots of anti-Semitism in the political left, how Corbyn brought that into the mainstream of British politics, and what we can learn to fight it. There is so much more that needs to be said on this topic, … [Read more]
New article on anti-Semitism in Britain’s Labour Party, in the National Post
I've been following the ongoing horror movie that is Britain's Labour party with Jeremy Corbyn at the helm for some time. I never expected in my lifetime to see anti-Semitism mainstreamed like this. The link below is a short piece I wrote for the … [Read more]
The World Literary Treasure Hunt, III: Argentina
(Jorge Luis Borges: Ficciones and The Aleph and Other Stories; Julio Cortazar: Hopscotch; José Hernández: The Gaucho Martin Fierro and The Return of Martin Fierro ) … [Read more]
The Global Literary Treasure Hunt, II: Peru!
(Maria Vargas Llosa: The Storyteller, Death in the Andes) Pre-amble: I’ve taken a travel year with my family, heading more or less East until we find ourselves back in Quebec (or prove the Flat-Earthers correct!) I’ve always liked to read … [Read more]
The Global Literary Treasure Hunt, part I: Colombia!
Pre-amble: I’ve taken a travel year with my family, heading more or less East until we find ourselves back in Quebec (or prove the Flat-Earthers correct!) I’ve always liked to read something from the places I travel to, and I thought it would make a … [Read more]
Cree Hockey, in Sharp Magazine
It was a pleasure and privilege to join my friend Adam Chalifoux for a hockey odyssey into Eeyou Istchee, the home of the James Bay Cree. I am grateful to Sharp Magazine for giving me the opportunity to tell this story, and to the community of … [Read more]
Rereading Lord Jim
I have had Conrad's Lord Jim in mind as one of my favourite novels since I first read it, close to twenty years ago. I remember it as the perfect mix of excitement, exoticism, storytelling, and idea. It was a perfect book to me. It was what I wanted … [Read more]
Charles Adler: The Revenge!
Charles Adler is the last honest man! He promised he wouldn't wait 15 years to have me back on the Charles Adler Tonight radio show, and true to his word, two weeks later, he invited me back to discuss John McCain and re-visit Tragically Hip, … [Read more]
Interview with the great Charles Adler
Had a great 15-year catch-up with radio legend Charles Adler, discussing, naturally, Tragically Hip, Twisted and the monarchy. … [Read more]
Book launch at Toronto’s Yonge&Eg Chapters: July 30
Some Very Kind Reviews (From Readers With Great Taste)
"Taking beloved cuts from Canada's house band and, well, twisting them up into fictional stories that shine an entirely new spotlight on some of the songs that have been the soundtrack to our lives... ...established fans will enjoy the new slants to … [Read more]
Ottawa Life reviews Tragically Hip, Twisted
And it's a good one! http://www.ottawalife.com/article/book-review-tragically-hip-twisted?c=18 … [Read more]
Interview in Ottawa Citizen (re Tragically Hip, Twisted)
http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/chelsea-author-david-sachs-tackles-hip-themed-fiction … [Read more]
Book Launch at Ottawa Downtown Chapters: May 13
Come join me! RSVP on the FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/426069631095743/ *** "Tragically Hip, Twisted: Illustrated stories inspired by Hip songs" is a collection of nine fictional 'covers' of classic Hip songs from author … [Read more]
Chapters Launch for Tragically Hip, Twisted
I am very proud to announce that Chapters-Indigo bookstores across Canada have launched Tragically Hip, Twisted. Outside Ontario, it may not be available in every store - just ask, and the store can order for you. It is extremely rare for a … [Read more]
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