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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. 905-852-4282THE ARTHUR ELLIS AWARD FINALISTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
The Arthur Ellis Awards honour excellence in CRIME WRITING, and are not restricted to mystery writing. The categoryincludes more than the traditional whodunit. The genre encompasses detective, espionage, mystery, suspense, thriller and the aforementioned crime writing. Fictional or non-fictional accounts are considered.
Here is a link to this years finalists.
Charles Taylor Prize for Fiction 2013 Finalists…
Warlords: Borden, Mackenzie King and Canada’s World Wars by Tim Cook
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy by Andrew Preston
Journey with No Maps by Sandra Djwa
The Pursuit of Perfection by Carol Bishop-Gwyn
Leonardo and the Last Supper by Ross King
Mention in Today’s Parent Magazine…
We are always encouraged that we are doing something right when someone in the media take the time to mention our quirky, funky, yet old fashioned bookstore. See what Today’s Parent magazine had to say about the Blue Heron
Hilary Mantel wins the Booker Prize…again!
2012 Man Booker Short List
2012 Writers’Trust Short Lists
2012 Rogers Writers' Trust Prize for Fiction
2012 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-Fiction Short Listcli
Governor General’s Literary Awards
2012 Children's Illustration
2012 Fiction Short List
2012 Non-Fiction
2012 Children's Text
Blue Heron on the Literary Map – Literally!
As a result of the recognition we have received in the last couple of years, our customers have joked that we are putting Uxbridge on the map. We are happy to say that this time we have definitely put the store and our community on ‘the map’. Blue Heron Books now has a page on the Literary Ontario Map.
Visit Open Book Literary Landmark Blue Heron Books to see our page and browse around to find other worthy literary sites to explore. The site can be added to with comments, video, audio or photos which will make our Landmark page a lively hub for the community and those looking for a stop on their personal literary trail.
1) Create Account
2) Make sure you are logged in, then:
3) Click on the “Contribute” button on the upper right of the Scrapbook, then add content from there (a page offers photo, video, field note, audio)
Our Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario friends from Leaskdale are on the map too! Visit them as well.
Blue Heron Books on the Literary Map
As a result of the recognition we have received in the last couple of years, our customers have joked that we are putting Uxbridge on the map. We are happy to say that this time we have definitely put the store and our community on ‘the map’. Blue Heron Books now has a page on the Literary Ontario Map.
Visit http://www.openbookontario.com/landmarks/blue_heron_books_0 to see our page and browse around to find other worthy literary sites to explore. The site can be added to with comments, video, audio or photos which will make our Landmark page a lively hub for the community and those looking for a stop on their personal literary trail.
1) Create Account
2) Make sure you are logged in, then:
3) Click on the “Contribute” button on the upper right of the
Scrapbook, then add content from there (a page offers photo, video,
field note, audio)
Using keyword, author name, workshop instructor, course title, book event etc. type into the search bar and hit enter.
