The genius behind "Generation X" turns his attention to the lives of technology workers; taking in the finer nuances of geek culture, the rise of Microsoft, and the eventual draw of life in Silicon Valley.
All Mary wants for Christmas is a pair of new shoes. But the Depression has hit her Saskatchewan farming family hard, and she receives a homemade doll instead — a doll which fuels a sisterly rivalry.
A Canadian boy with both Irish and Cree heritage tries to juggle family, friends, soccer, alongside his newfound passion for indigenous dance — which brings him into conflict on all sides.
The Grand Dame of Canadian Letters deftly tackles the issue of debt in "Payback": tracing it from ancient times right through to the current financial crisis.
Perry and Lester are happy in their abandoned Florida mall; transforming a junk-filled world of seashells, soda cans, and Elmo dolls into a treasure trove of terrific tech.