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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.
62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, Ontario. 905-852-4282Book Lovers Ball and Benefit for the Uxbridge Public Library
A gala fundraiser, The Book Lover’s Ball and Benefit will be held at Wooden Sticks Golf Course on Saturday, April 14th, 2012. It is an opportunity for the community’s literary-minded citizens to come together and show their support for the Library. Uxbridge Reads (and Canada Reads) winner Terry Fallis will be the guest author.
Terry Fallis has called Toronto home for most of his life. He attended McMaster University where he found himself drawn to politics. First at Queen’s Park, then in Ottawa, he worked for various Cabinet Ministers where he gained his backroom knowledge of the political machine.
His first book, The Best Laid Plans, began as a podcast, then was self-published, won the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, was re-published to great reviews by McClelland & Stewart, and was selected the 2011 winner of CBC’s Canada Reads competition. Of the novel The Hon. Allan Rock, former Justice Minister and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations had this to say “This is a funny book that could only have been written by someone with firsthand knowledge of politics in Canada, including its occasionally absurd side. This is a great read for anyone thinking of running for office, and especially reassuring for those who have decided not to.” His follow-up novel is The High Road which continues the story of Honest Angus McLintock, an amateur politician who dares to do the unthinkable: tell the truth.
This black tie event will be an evening to remember, including hors d’oeuvres, three-course dinner with wine, and dancing with live music performed by Hot Air - a local big band with17 members. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on fabulous prizes in a silent auction, in support of the Library’s expansion fund.
Contact the Library for tickets and details.
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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