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Midnight in the Piazza by Tiffany Parks is an exciting European mystery story set in the enchanting city of Rome. Little does she know that local legends will soon peak her interest, and before she can say ciao , she will find herself trying to solve the case of the stolen statue with her new friend Marco. Inspired by the mythology of West Africa, this young adult novel tells the story of Zelie, a young woman who lives in a land that once hummed with magic — a land now stripped bare by a ruthless king.
From picture books to board books, to early readers to teen books, and all manner of non-fiction, our kids section is the place to be this coming week! The sale will apply to in-stock items only no special orders and will not include puzzles or games. Playing host to March Break, the bulk of Lent, St. Is it spring yet or is it still winter? Thankfully, the book industry is just slightly more predictable than the weather and the changing seasons.
Songs of Love and War by Santa Montefiore. I think those are pretty much the best and only words needed to hook someone into this series. They certainly worked for me! From the charming characters to the sophisticated prose to the beautiful setting, this historical saga will draw you in, chew you up, and spit you out…in a good way! Regular store hours will resume on Tuesday, February We look forward to seeing you then!
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Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff 3. A Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys 4. Lost Ottawa by David McGee 5. Trumpocracy by David Frum 6. The Pyramid of Mud by Andrea Camilleri 7. Munich by Robert Harris 8. Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill Welcome to the second month of ! And, of course, there are always lots of new books just waiting to whisk you away to more temperate and enticing climes! So, cold and dreary it may be, but light, love, and warmth are not hard to find if you know where to look.
Featuring a mixture of adult, teen, fiction, and non-fiction, anyone determined to read all five books before the debates start is in for a real treat.
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Both novels touch on the subject of war — one on the act itself through a futuristic America in which a second Civil War has broken out, and the other on the after-effects as we share the experience of Sri Lankan refugees arriving in Canada after fleeing their own war-ravaged country only to be faced with suspicion and accusation. In his timely and tender book, Davidson recounts his year spent driving a school bus for special needs children and how his precious cargo helped him overcome a dark and desperate time of his life.
There are still countless other books populating the store right now that are just itching to go home with you. This psychological thriller set in Antarctica is sure to chill you to the bone with its glacial setting, suspense-filled scenes, and unexpected twists. Full of secrets, betrayals, and surprises, calling this new novel a page-turner might just be the understatement of the month! Our in-house mystery expert has already read it and gives it five bloody daggers out of five!
For some of us, February is the month of love, and what better way to express the way you feel than through books? Finding a plus one in an elevator during a power outage may not be the most conventional way to secure a date, but even the most unlikely of beginnings can turn into something more. Sometimes, a true story can be so compelling that it reads just like a captivating novel. This fascinating tale of true crime introduces readers to Grace Hamuston, the first female District Attorney in the United States.
What is time and how did we become so enslaved to it? Though the stories themselves are ancient in origin, at their core are moral lessons and timeless truths that can be applied to countless situations in this day and age. But, rest assured, there are lots of things in the works. On the Titles Table40 front, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our March Newsletter in which we will be making an exciting announcement about our first dinner event of the season! In the meantime, books are always the answer to any and all questions and quandaries in life, so throw off that shroud of new year uncertainty and beat the winter blues away with a trip to your favourite independent bookstore!
We look forward to seeing you! Lost Ottawa by David McGee 2. Potholes and Politics by John Graham 3. Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill 4. From Trudeau to Trudeau by Terry Mosher 6.
Munich by Robert Harris 7. Diplomat, Dissident, Spook by Bill Warden 8. Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson The River of Consciousness by Oliver Sacks The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman Les Parisiennes by Anne Sebba Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Greg Kinney Regular store hours will resume on Monday, January After taking a break in December, our Book Club is back at it for January!
New book club members are always welcome, and can sign up by calling or e-mailing us at the store. For more information on meeting times and places for the next few months, check out the Book Club section on our website. There are two sessions each month, but attendees need only go to one and can select whichever date is most convenient for them.
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We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! January tends to be a bit of a quieter time of year for retailers, but thankfully the publishing industry never takes a break! Even now, in the depths of winter, new books continue to roll into the store on a daily basis.
We just received a surprise treat for all the kids out there: This fourth book in the Dog Man series finds our canine hero setting his nose to work on another mind-boggling mystery with his new furry feline sidekick, Cat Kid. This new novel finds our intrepid Italian inspector knee deep in a new case as well as mud as he tries to solve a murder on an empty construction site plagued by more than just dead bodies. This first book in The China Thrillers series features devoted Beijing detective Li Yan and is sure to please long time fans while continuing to gather new fans into the fold.
Now out in paperback, this riveting story finds FBI Agent Aaron Falk back in his hometown for the funeral of his childhood friend, twenty years after being run out of town alongside his father. As old wounds are reopened and long buried secrets come to light, it becomes apparent to Aaron that sometimes in order to go forwards, you first have to go back.
Back in , if you wanted to leave your past behind, boarding an ocean liner bound for Australia was a pretty good way to do it. No matter how excited we are about the books that we have in stock right now, we have to save a little of our enthusiasm for all the great titles that have yet to hit the ground. Finally, keep an eye on our newsletter, Facebook page, and website in coming weeks and months to learn about all the different events we will be hosting in and out of the store through the rest of the winter.
We may not have any Titles Table40 events to tell you about just yet, but never fear!
Our ever popular dinner series will be back in the spring, so stay tuned! While we here at Books on Beechwood are big proponents of cocooning ourselves under cozy blankets with our favourite books, even the most die-hard bookworm needs some bracing winter air every now and then.
From Trudeau to Trudeau by Terry Mosher 3. Crying for the Moon by Mary Walsh 7. Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood 8. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 9. The weather outside may not quite be frightful, but the inside of the store is looking delightful! Our shelves are packed tight with books, games, mugs, toys, CDs, puzzles, and seasonal goodies for all your shopping needs, and our staff are all geared up to help you — and all the Santas out there — find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
As we announced in our mini newsletter last week, we will soon be celebrating the season in classic book style with our Twelve Days of Penguin Random House Christmas! So we thought we would highlight one top holiday pick each here, to give you all some inspiration before making your way down to the store. Brother by David Chariandy This is the story of two brothers growing up in Scarborough, Ontario where a wrong choice or move with local police can change many lives.
Some we know — Coco Chanel, Elizabeth de Rothschild, Jeanne Lanvin — and many will be revealed in all their complexity. Sebba rejects depicting the occupation as a black and white situation but a time of constant moral ambiguity.
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This is popular social history at its best. Dark Run by Mike Brooks Reminiscent of Firefly, this is a quick read in the classic space opera style. It features a maverick captain and his assorted crew and their adventures across space. Funny, strong, charming, and sweet, Aven will steal your heart even as she makes you laugh till your sides split. This is easily my favourite book of the year! Clery Janites and non-Janites alike will enjoy reading about the relationship between Jane and her banker brother, Henry, who supported and encouraged his sister in her determination to become a published author.
This is an intimate and passionate novel concerning a painful period in Canadian history. You match dog breeds with pictures and descriptions rather than numbers and letters. We can help you there too! Choose between festive wrapping papers and holiday themed gift bags for all your seasonal goodies! The availability of this service will depend on how busy our staff are at the time, but you can always leave your purchases with us and we will be happy to have them wrapped for you by the following day. The deadlines for our final Christmas orders are fast approaching, so be sure to get your requests in soon so your special gift is safely wrapped and sitting under the tree come Christmas morning.
From our bookstore family to yours, we wish you all a very merry Christmas, a happy holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous new year! Feast by Lindsay Anderson Sunday, December Vimy by Tim Cook Wednesday, December Artemis by Andy Weir Friday, December Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi Saturday, December Munich by Robert Harris Sunday, December September is here and seems to be trying to make some kind of seasonal point — summer is over and fall has arrived!
From the turning of the leaves to the shortening days, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils hanging in the air to the unquenchable urge to buy school supplies. Fall is a very big season for book releases and events as we slowly march towards that most sparkly of holidays in late December.