Book Launch: Terrence Rundle West, Nov. 30
Not In My Father’s Footsteps examines the social, religious, economic, cultural and linguistic forces that drive two young, Montrealers—one Jewish from the Main, the other French Canadian of upper-
Meet Terrence Rundle West Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7:30-9pm.
Book Signing: Lynn Johnston, Dec. 3
Lynn Johnston will be here to sign copies of her latest treasury In the Beginning There was Chaos. Copies of the first treasury Something Old, Something New and the two Farley storybooks will also be available for purchase. Meet Lynn and have your books signed in time for Christmas gifts Saturday, December 3, from 1-3pm.
Book Signing: Come On Over, Dec. 9
The boys are back in town! If you missed them last time they were here or if you’d like to see them again, then “Come On Over”, Friday December 9, from 7:30-9pm and learn your Northeastern Ontario A to Z’s. The book features anecdotes and histories from over 100 Northeastern Ontario communities. Graeme Mount and Dieter Buse capture both the allure and the survivor tenacity of the northeast’s single-industry towns that either are breaking out of, or are still caught in, the boom and bust cycles punctuating the resource industries Canada’s wealth relies on. For 12 weeks, from September through November 2010, the authors were featured twice weekly on CBC Northern Ontario Radio’s “Morning North” program discussing communities from their book. CBC listeners were invited to comment, and selected anecdotes appear in the book. We’re thrilled to have them back in North Bay!
Book Signing: Noreen Kruzich, Dec. 10
Join Noreen along her seven year journey to follow an Algonkin Trail in a quest to flesh out two Algonkin Chiefs, who have escaped the history books even though they lived at the height of colonization, hear their words and the words of their people, see the land through their eyes and listen in on the fireside chat with today’s descendents as the author unravels the story of the Algonkin people in the greater Ottawa Valley.
Meet Noreen Saturday, December 10, from 1-3pm.
When one truth is unraveled…sometimes a larger truth is revealed.
Book Launch: Northern Shores, Nov. 25
Planned as a coffee table book of canoeing and outdoor photography, the images and stories in “Northern Shores” have all come from within the same area as served by One Kids Place, the Childrens Treatment Centre for Northeastern Ontario. North Bay, Temagami, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Parry Sound – essentially the same areas that encompass two of the worlds most popular canoeing parks – Algonquin and Temagami, are all featured in the book.
With appreciation to the books sponsors, the cost of printing this book have been paid before the book has gone on sale – all monies raised from sales of this book will be going to One Kids Place.
Get your copy Friday, November 25, 4:30-9:00pm and Saturday, November 26, from 9:30-3:00pm
Book Launch: Tina Pecore Bagordo, Nov. 26
The heart-warming and personal account of Don Pecore’s life is beautifully illustrated in the newly published book Booyah: Memories Of An Old Rink Rat.
Partially written by Don Pecore in his own words, before his passing in March 1993, the book was finished by his daughter Tina, who made the 10-year project a tribute to her late father.
It all began one Christmas in 1983, when the family was out for an evening walk in South Porcupine.
“He said to me, ‘Do you know where I was at Christmas in 1944?’ And he proceeded to tell me this story of spending Christmas during the war, in a farmer’s field just outside the German border. That’s how it all started,” said Pecore-Bagordo.
The book chronicles the history, struggles and life of Don Pecore of South Porcupine. From his childhood, to the hardships he suffered during and after the Second World War, his repatriation back to Canada in 1946 and his celebrated career a recreation director and arena manager in North Bay.
Have your copy signed Saturday, November 26, 1-3pm.
Book Signing: George Walters, Nov. 19
We had a great day with George and Ruth. We have copies of his books in stock for your Christmas gift giving. Thanks to those who came and had their books signed.
George Walters stories are read today by realists and dreamers alike. His philosophy is all about life and how to live it, escaping to an era that one would call refreshing.
His stories are filled with sentiments that stir your soul… Words that bring back the fondest memories. Back to the fields, gardens, barns and kitchens of yesteryear. A time when things of importance were discussed around the kitchen table.
So… Let George now take you down memory lane, to that most wonderful of childhood places, a place where we all at one time or another found the common roots of our heritage.
Meet George and have your book signed Saturday, November 19 from 1-3pm.
George’s other books and greeting cards will also be available.
Book Signing: Steve Pitt, Nov. 18
Steve Pitt is a magazine writer, outreach worker, author and editor of Canadian children’s books as well as a stay at home parent.
Running to Extremes is an inspirational book about extreme runner Ray Zahab. Ray was always the last to be picked for team games. Eventually, he quit trying and as he got older, he took up smoking and drinking. But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered a stroke, Ray realized he had to take charge of his life.
Ray gave up his destructive habits and started looking for new challenges. When he read about the 160-km Yukon ultramarathon, he knew he had to give it a try. Everyone thought he was crazy. Ray had never even run in a regular marathon.
One ultramarathon quickly led to another and Ray now combines his zeal for the race with a passion for fundraising.
Meet Steve Friday, November 18, from 7:30-9:00pm
Book Signing: Julie Colvin, Nov. 11
We had a lovely evening with Julie and Emma. Thank you for your support. Copies of the book are available.
A Cure for Emma chronicles a mother’s quest to heal her child from a nearly invisible disease: type 1 diabetes. Millions of parents around the world will relate to Julie Colvin’s roller coaster of despair, frustration, and hope when her daughter Emma was diagnosed with this life-threatening, incurable nightmare. Overnight, Julie left her medical career to become a full-time surrogate pancreas for her daughter.
A Cure for Emma is also a spiritual look at one woman’s journey from anguish to hope. Writing with humor and honesty, this devoted mother offers a warm, revealing look at the spiritual questions disease forces into one’s life. We follow Julie’s quest to cut a deal with her analytical, scientifically-trained mind and investigate a world that could not be proven in a lab. While seeking a cure for Emma she risks everything, including her marriage, to follow a path of discovery and wonder. Read more at www.acureforemma.com
Meet Julie Friday, November 11, 7:3-9pm
Book Launch: Don Clysdale, Nov. 12
The signing was a great success. Copies are still vaialable in store.
Explore Callander Now & Then. Once famous throughout the world for it’s lumber industry, it is now a beautiful place to live known for it’s sunsets and fishing resorts on Callander Bay and Lake Nipissing. Meet the author, Don Clysdale and have your copy of the book signed and have one signed for a friend as well. A great gift, the book is chock full of history, stories and beautifully illustrated with black & white photo’s.
Saturday, November 12, 1-3pm
