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The unpretentious atmosphere of Blue Heron Books with its comfy chairs, wood shelving and creaky floors lends itself to a long slow, browsing session, but under that sleepy atmosphere vibrates a strong pulse. The store has a quaint, old-fashioned look with an up tempo vibe, because there is always something happening. The store is a hub for the community and a bastion of calm chaos where everyone is welcome, even the local dogs that drop by with their owners for a treat from the tin kept under the front counter.
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Books and Authors with Vincent Lam!
Books and Author’s Night…..September 20th
We are so excited to share with you the extraordinary line up we have for Books and Authors. Joining us at the Music Hall for our Celebration of the Arts will be Vincent Lam along with Annabelle Lyons, C.S. Richardson and Miranda Hill, wife of Lawrence Hill.
More info to follow…
We Recommend…Erebos by
When 16-year-old Nick gets a package, he wonders if it will explain the behavior of his classmates, who have been secretive lately. The package contains the mysterious computer game Erebos. Players must obey strict rules: always play alone, never talk about the game, and never tell anyone your nickname. Curious, Nick joins the game and quickly becomes addicted. But Erebos knows a lot about the players and begins to manipulate their lives. When it sends Nick on a deadly assignment, he refuses and is banished from the game. Now unable to play, Nick turns to a friend for help in finding out who controls the game.
Like the game in the story, this book pulls the reader under its spell and doesn’t let go until the puzzle is solved. — Buchkultur
27th Annual National Business Book Award Finalists
Chris Turner – The Leap: How to Survive the Thrive in the Sustainable Economy
Conrad Black – A Matter of Principle
Bruce Philp – Consumer Republic: Using Brands to Get What You Want, Make Corporations Behave, and Maybe Even Save the World
Winner to be announced May 28th.
We Recommend…Revived by Cat Patrick
As a little girl, Daisy Appleby was killed in a school bus crash. Moments after the accident, she was brought back to life.
A secret government agency has developed a drug called Revive that can bring people back from the dead, and Daisy Appleby, a test subject, has been Revived five times in fifteen years. Daisy takes extraordinary risks, knowing that she can beat death, but each new death also means a new name, a new city, and a new life. When she meets Matt McKean, Daisy begins to question the moral implications of Revive, and as she discovers the agency’s true goals, she realizes she’s at the center of something much larger — and more sinister — than she ever imagined.
Ages 12+
May 1st 2012 release date
Foodies take Note…Liz Primeau and all Things Garlic
On May 8th join us for another fabulous foodie collaboration with Passionate Cook’s Essentials. In Pursuit of Garlic author Liz Primeau will be offering advice on all things garlic. Your $45 ticket includes a copy of the book, wine and a selection of delicious food tastings from the book.
About the book: Packed with fascinating facts, practical advice, recipes, and engaging personal stories, In Pursuit of Garlic is a paean to this spellbinding, versatile, and tasty little vegetable. For much of the past century, garlic has been dismissed by many as vulgar. Today it is undergoing a renaissance. Not only are more people cooking with it, but they are also growing it in their backyards. And scientists are increasingly interested in garlic’s antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-parasitic qualities, as well as its potential as a treatment for cancer.
Uxbridge Reads 2012 – Winner
And the winner is…..drum roll….
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
(defended beautifully by Eileen Winnington-Ball of the Hypatia Book Club) followed closely by Sylvanus Now (defended convincingly by Rachel Hickling).
Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour 2012
The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour 2012 shortlist has been announced. Remember how much fun you had reading Terry Fallis and Will Ferguson. Pick up a copy and see what this year’s contenders will have you in stitches about. Click on the jacket image for more information.
Final chapter in the Sisters Grimm Series
Number Nine – The Council of Mirrors
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We recommend Drop Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs
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We've listened in for years, but this year CBC Books turned the spotlight on Blue Heron Books, naming it the Independent Bookseller for the month of January.
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