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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. 905-852-4282Past Events
Uxbridge Reads! Winner Announced
In a very close race, the winner of Uxbridge Reads! was decided February 17, 2010 in council chambers. Joseph Boyden’s Three Day Road, championed by book club member Janet Broder nudged out Lawrence Hill’s Book of Negroes in a spirited session. The challenge is on!
First group to take on the challenge to read the winner was the entire staff of Uxbridge Town Talks — way to go girls! Who’s next?
Books and Brunch – February 2010
On Sunday February 7th at 11:00 am Uxbridge readers have the opportunity to meet two exceptional authors in a Books and Brunch double header being hosted by Blue Heron Books. Held at Wyndance Golf and Country Club, attendees will be treated to a full brunch buffet followed by readings by Marina Nemat from her memoir Prisoner of Tehran and by Kim Echlin from her Giller prize nominated novel The Disappeared.
Books and Brunch – November 2009
Catherine Gildiner
November 15th at 11:00am
Catherine Gildiner will be reading from After the Falls her long-awaited sequel to Too Close to the Falls. Join us at Mill Run Golf Club for a lovely Sunday brunch and be entertained by this witty, charming author who brings to life the characters of her life in a uniquely delightful manner. The Toronto Star says “Gildiner’s prose is intensely colourful, like a concentrate.” Tickets are $20. Call now to reserve your table or tickets – 905-852-4282.
THE BIG DIG of 2009
Uxbridge BIA is throwing a Beach Party on Friday, July 10th from 6:30 – 11:30 pm. Spruce St. will be closed from Brock St. W. to Albert St, providing a home for a live band, a dunk tank (dunk the mayor!), water guns, wading pools, BBQ, etc. The contractor has offered to supply the sand for the sand castle building contest and clean it up after — thank you to them!
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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