In the final episode of season 4, we ponder two of our favourite summer fantasies: reading and romance. Looking for a book recommendation for your last few weeks at the lake? Michelle sits down with Canadian author Carley Fortune to chat about her two best-selling romance novels that take place in cottage country. Then, to close out the show, we’ll listen to an old editor’s note written by Michelle about her favourite cottage love story of all time.

Special thanks to:

Carley Fortune, best-selling author

Articles referenced:

“The Summer of Love” by Michelle Kelly (Cottage Life magazine, Early Summer 2018)

Carley’s 2023 summer reading list:

The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen

Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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Anyone who has ever done-it-themselves knows the name Holmes. Canadian building legend Mike Holmes, along with his daughter, Sherry, and son, Michael, star in “Holmes on Holmes: Building a Legacy,” a new television series premiering next spring on the Cottage Life channel. Mike and Sherry chat with Michelle about the show and share their best tips when it comes to cottage construction. And what’s a hard day of work without a delicious meal to cap it off? David Zimmer’s essay about outdoor cookery answers the question: are we grilling or barbecuing tonight?

Special thanks to:

Mike Holmes, Canadian builder and television personality

Sherry Holmes, contractor and television personality

To watch Mike Holmes’ extensive back catalogue, check out HomefulTV.com.

Articles referenced:

“A Fiery Debate” by David Zimmer (Cottage Life magazine, Summer 2016)

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“The Lake,” a television series set in cottage country, just completed its second season on Amazon Prime. Creator and writer, Julian Doucet, gives us a sneak peek into the series, shot on location in and around North Bay, Ont., and shares his own experience as a cottager. Then, we turn to a term all cottagers know well: kitsch. We’ll hear an essay by Charles Wilkins that will make you cherish all of your tchotchkes.

Special thanks to:

Julian Doucet, creator and writer of “The Lake”

Articles referenced:

“Exploring the Golden Age of Kitsch” by Charles Wilkins (Cottage Life magazine, March 1991)

Sources:

The Lake, on Amazon Prime

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