BOOKS by Maryanna Gabriel
Walking the Camino
ON EARTH AS IT IS
by Maryanna Gabriel Pottersfield Press, 2023.
Audiobook narrated by the author (Spotify and most outlets).
“The full spectrum of humanity, all of its greed and selflessness, is here for observation, and observe Gabriel does.”
– Carellin Brooks, The British Columbia Review
“I loved this book. Her writing is exquisite; plus it was a compelling read. I stayed up all night reading it.”
– Georgia Nichols, You and Your Future
“You tell a compelling story and the drama of life’s details, in a highly original and engaging manner.”
“I only allowed myself a chapter at a time. I wanted to devour your book! So many facets touched me deeply. What a display of courage to share so intimately.”
“Many walk the Camino, but few do so with eyes and hearts as wide open as Gabriel…”
– Harry Thurston, Lost River: The Waters of Remembrance
“Her ability to weave past through present is quite remarkable, and her brief disquisitions on the history of the place she’s walking through are illuminating and interesting. There are many windows in this world of the Camino. Maryanna’s dry and intermittently humourous tone is an engaging one…pieces of her life flitter in and out of her consciousness as she goes…|
the story grows richer with every step.”
– Jane Silcott, Everything Rustles
“It’s first line might be one uttered by Emily Carr… It’s second line is almost verbatim Carr.
These lines set the tone for the next two hundred pages…”
– Stacey Engels, The Malahat Review
“…loved reading these pages and seeing the journey through the narrator’s eyes”
– Cooper Lee Bombadier, Pass With Care
Memento: A Coastal Recipe Treasure
A charming keepsake and work of art, with original recipes from Canada's Salish Sea set on Salt Spring Island.
“… a serendipitous find…”
– Avid Magazine
“… evocative paintings and recipes in this lovely book…”
– David Wood (Chef)
“a commemoration of the coastal landscape…”
– Driftwood Newspaper
“invariably impressed…”
– Island Locavore
““For many years, islanders and visitors alike have enjoyed the cards and calendars created by cousins Maryanna Gabriel and Bly Kaye. Gabriel’s unique recipes and Kaye’s charming illustrations are available in a more permanent form in the book Memento; A Coastal Recipe Treasure. Gabriel describes the cookbook as both “a memento or a souvenir” and a commemoration of the coastal landscape.”
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Owen’s Grandmother
The exciting tale of a grandmother’s search for her grandson. What black box? Can Owen save his grandmother? The drama!
“A story that makes you want to share a hug.”
-Andrea Spalding, author
“This charming little book is beautifully illustrated.“
– Carol Eyles, former owner Jumping Mouse Books
“I’ve got goose bumps. It’s beautiful.”
“… a universal story…”
Margriet Ruurs, author, REVIEW
A journal
Days To Remember
For recording birthdays,
anniversaries and other remembrances.
““I love this book because: 1) it is very Canadian; 2) it is beautifully illustrated; 3) the use of colour and contrasting black and white is very effective; 4) it has a joyful, loving sentiment; and) because of the simplicity, complexity and creativity of the story.””
Feedback
“…you have a discerning eye for setup and presentation.”
“… fabulous presentation – we love the theme, pics, colour coordination.”
“We loved it… it is the most beautiful thing we have seen in a long time.”
“Your drawings are incredible.”