By Julie Wilson
Seen Reading is the intriguing debut number of microfictions from Canada' s pre-eminent literary voyeur, Julie Wilson. in line with the cherished on-line circulate of a similar identify, Seen Reading collects greater than 100 tales encouraged by way of sightings of individuals analyzing on Toronto transit, every one reader re-invented in a poetic piece of brief fiction. gentle, poignant, and enjoyable, Seen Reading bargains readers an encouraged fictional map whereas charting an city centre' s cultural dedication to books and literature.
"Beneath the skin of Julie Wilson' s power, biting wit, and quirkiness lies intelligence and insight-- a clean observer to the dynamic ways that we communicate."-- Anthony De Sa
"I secret agent, with my little eye, anything that's completely pleasant. Take a peek at Julie Wilson's Seen Reading. There are treasures to be discovered within."-- Ami McKay
" With Seen Reading, Julie Wilson has performed whatever progressive for the time: seamlessly mix books-related gossip, arts reportage, and inventive writing in each put up. the consequences are exhilarating and deliciously voyeuristic." -- George Murray, Bookninja.com
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