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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. 905-852-4282Events
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…
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).
2nd Annual Book Swarm
Customer, author and blogger extraordinaire, Kevin Craig has once again organized a book swarm to take place on Save the Bookstore Day and we are honoured to be the chosen destination for the book loving community.
2nd Annual BLUE HERON BOOKS BOOKSWARM – In participation with SAVE THE BOOKSTORE!
DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 16th, 2012
TIME: 10:00am – 1:00pm
PLACE: Blue Heron Bookstore – 62 Brock Street W. Uxbridge, Ontario (905) 852-4282
Please come. Please bring friends. Please tell everybody you know about it. Please buy a book (or 4) while you’re there. (-:
‘Fresh’ Baked with Anna Olson
On June 13th, in a collaboration with Passionate Cook’s Essentials Anna Olson, host of Fresh with Anna Olson on Food Network Canada will be on hand to guide us through the challenges of baking beautifully.
Your $75 ticket will include delectable dessert offerings pulled from Olson’s Back to Baking cookbook, wine and a copy of the book ($40 value).
In her latest book the mystery of baking is revealed with 215 all-new recipes. Whether looking to bake a fundamental recipe like a basic shortbread cookie or brownie; or delving into a classic torte or an imaginative holiday dessert, Anna provides a reliable framework for all of your baking, with guaranteed success. With section on baking troubleshooting or tips on accurate measuring, Anna helps novice bakers bypass any kitchen disaster and move right on to produce perfect baked goods every time.
This Time it’s Personal….Care with Adria Vasil
Adria Vasil will be in town to give her green living take on personal care. On May 14th in collaboration with Elemi Organics Adria will discuss her new book Ecoholic Body.
Your $55 ticket will include a copy of the book and a smattering of treats at Frankie’s Ristorante.
Vasil’s latest eco bible delivers the lowdown on virtually every product that comes into contact with our bodies. From the pollutants clogging your sinus meds all the way to the outlaw toxins leaching from your sandals, Ecoholic Body has you covered, head to toe. Never shy to blow the whistle, Adria calls out supplement and shampoo makers that exaggerate their green cred. This witty, indispensable guide will arm you with the knowledge you need to keep you and your family healthy, happy and green, all while detoxing the planet.
You Think You Know Me, But You Have No Idea
May 2nd, 7:00 pm
Most readers will confess to mining the details of their favourite novels for evidence of the writer’s life. Switch out one gender for another, add ten years and relocate a character to another province or territory and we’re all but certain that the writer is talking about his or her first love, a parent, an old boss, maybe a child.
What, though, of the non-fiction writer and the memoirist? What of the people we’ve come to know only through a very focused view of their world? Do we take for granted that we know something about them? Do we as readers fictionalize non-fiction writers?
Presented by Blue Heron Books and the Book Madam, join Sue Reynolds in a fascinating conversation featuring:
• James FitzGerald, author of What Disturbs Our Blood: A Son’s Quest to Redeem the Past (winner of the Writers’ Trust Non-Fiction Prize), an astounding memoir about multiple generations of successful physicians gripped by mental illness.
• Andrew Westoll, author of The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary (winner of The Charles Taylor Prize for Non-Fiction), which has garnered praise and media attention in large part due to Westoll’s first-hand experience as a volunteer caregiver
• Julie Wilson, founder of SeenReading.com, the addictive online literary voyeurism movement that tracks the reading habits of Torontonians, now a book of microfictions (Freehand Books, print; HarperCollins Canada, ebook)
Your $40 ticket will include wine and cheese from the Passionate Cook’s Essentials and a $20 voucher towards book of your choice and wine and cheese.
Kate Atherley Knitting Event
On April 19th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, in a collaborative effort requiring the talents of three of Brock Street’s finest, On the Lamb, Passionate Cook’s Essentials and Blue Heron Books, knitting sensation Kate Atherley will be on hand to teach, inspire, and converse about all things knitting.
Atherley is Knitty’s Lead Technical Editor, the Knitting Editor for Canada’s A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine and a regular contributor to books and magazines, including KNIT (formerly Yarn Forward) in the UK.
Kate teaches at many stores around Ontario, including The Purple Purl and Lettuce Knit in Toronto and Shall We Knit in Waterloo. She’s also a regular instructor at Toronto’s Downtown Knit Collective events, and the Creativ Needlework Festival.
Your $50 ticket includes a copy of Atherley’s new book, Beyond Knit & Purl ($32 value) along with wine and cheese. .
Book Launch on Earth Day – Haze by Erin Thomas
Join us in store for April 22nd launch of Erin Thomas’ new Orca Sports book, Haze. The book should resonate with members of the Uxbridge Swim Team and other athletic enthusiasts.
In the story, Bram’s friend Jeremy wants to go public with information about a hazing-related student death. The morning after he tells Bram this, he’s injured in a hit-and-run accident. Now Jeremy is in a coma, and Bram is trying to follow the trail that he left. The trouble is, Abby, Jeremy’s sister, is convinced Bram’s swimming coach is to blame. Bram knows Coach is innocent, but can he prove it? And what will happen if he’s wrong?
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St. W.
Uxbridge Reads! Mark your Calendar
The third annual Uxbridge Reads will take place in Council Chambers on Tuesday April 24th, 7:00 – 9:00pm.
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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