Review: Cheapskate in Lotusland by Steve Burgess
Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget by Steve Burgess Madeira Park: Douglas & McIntyre , 2026 Here's a great book by a local to Vancouver author that can serve as an examination of the frugal life, with some tips and tricks along the way. I reviewed this for The British Columbia Review, and this article was originally published at The BC Review on Feb 18, 2026. *** When I saw that Vancouver author Steve Burgess had written a new book about living on the cheap, I couldn’t wait to dive in. For one, I read his previous book Reservations , about the ups and downs of travel in the modern age and enjoyed it. Secondly, I identify as a bit of a cheapskate myself and felt drawn to the idea of reading his humorous yet personal account of frugality in Vancouver. Would I encounter a kindred soul? In Cheapskate in Lotusland: The Philosophy and Practice of Living Well on a Small Budget , I think I did. Bur...
