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Books on Beechwood and Penguin Canada are celebrating the season of giving with The 12 Days of (Penguin) Christmas! For each of the 12 days, we will feature one fabulous Penguin book in our store which will be 20% off on that day!*

1st day: “The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden
2nd day: “Dear Life” by Alice Munro
3rd day: “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
4th day: “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert
5th day: “The War That Ended Peace” by Margret MacMillan
6th day: “Minister Without Portfolio” by Michael Winter
7th day: “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey
8th day: “Just One Evil Act” by Elizabeth George
9th day: “Not Quite the Classics” by Colin Mochrie
10th day: “Cinders” by Jan Brett
11th day: “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini
12th day: “Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores” by Jen Campbell

Come celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with us! The fun starts on Friday, December 13! We hope to see you all here!

*while supplies last

Local authors Frank Musten and Lynette Monteiro will be in the store on Saturday, December 14 to sign copies of their new book Mindfulness Starts Here: An Eight-Week Guide to Skillful Living. Come by between 11:00am and 1:00pm to meet this great author.

From the jacket:

“In Mindfulness Starts Here, you learn how mindfulness works through simple, clear explanations. The instructions and practices show you how to pay attention to your life so you can make skillful decisions.”

Books on Beechwood & Clocktower Brew Pub Announce…Books ‘n Brew Sundays in December!

December 15: Robert C. Sibley on The Way of the 88 Temples

Join us for dinner at 5:30pm followed by the author’s presentation, questions and book signing. Attendance includes 15% off the book.

To guarantee a spot for this reading, book your table for 5:30pm at the Clocktower Brew Pub, 422 Mackay st., 613-742-3169.

For details call 613-742-5030 or e-mail: staff@booksonbeechwood.ca

There has been a change in venue for our Books ‘n Brew event with Mark Abley. His event is being moved from the Clocktower Brew Pub to Books on Beechwood. He will be in the store on Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-3:00pm to sign copies of his new book Conversations With a Dead Man.

From the jacket:

“As a poet and citizen deeply concerned by the Oka Crisis, the Idle No More protests and Canada’s ongoing failure to resolve First Nations issues, Montreal author Mark Abley has long been haunted by the figure of Duncan Campbell Scott, known both as the architect of Canada’s most destructive Aboriginal policies and as one of the nation’s major poets. Who was this enigmatic figure who could compose a sonnet to an “Onondaga Madonna” one moment and promote a “final solution” to the “Indian problem” the next?

In this passionate, intelligent and highly readable enquiry into the state of Canada’s troubled Aboriginal relations, Abley alternates between analysis of current events and an imagined debate with the spirit of Duncan Campbell Scott, whose defence of the Indian Residential School and belief in assimilation illuminate the historical roots underlying today’s First Nations’ struggles.”

Be sure to come by the store on Saturday, December 7 to meet CBC personality Robert Fontaine! He will be here from 1:00-3:00pm signing copies of his new book True Confessions of a Film Critic.

From the jacket:

“Ever wondered what makes a film critic tick? (and occasionally explode?) Prepare for True Confessions of a Film Critic! Since 1993 Robert Fontaine has been the film reviewer for CBC Radio One’s popular drive-home program ALL IN A DAY, and his lively, witty, and often irreverent reviews have become a highlight of the week for many CBC listeners. True Confessions of a Film Critic presents Robert’s unique take on some of the very best — and the very worst films he has seen over the last few years, accompanying the reader on a journey through the myriad worlds of popular film, from documentary to science fiction, from horror to comedy, from the thriller to the Western; and even to the outer reaches of postmodernism and BEYOND.”

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Come meet local author Phil Weir on Saturday, December 7. He will be here signing copies of his new book Canoeing the Mountain: Gifts from the Waters from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

From the jacket:

“Canoeing the Mountain transports the reader, bringing them along on a life-changing wilderness canoeing adventure on the wild and beautiful Mountain River in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Only two days into the 18 day trip, close calls and serious challenges begin for eight friends when one of their four canoes wraps around a rock.

This true adventure campfire tale shares the many joys and trials of an unforgettable trip, while celebrating whitewater canoeing, the wonders of nature, and the paddler’s inner journey.”

We look forward to seeing you all here!

Be sure to come by the bookstore on Saturday, November 30 to meet and chat to local mystery author Mike Martin. He will be here from 1:00 to 4:00pm to sign copies of his new mystery novel, The Body on the T. This is the second book in the mystery series featuring RCMP Sgt. Winston Windflower and his trusty sidekick, Corporal Eddie Tizzard. After making their debut in Walker on the Cape, Windflower and Tizzard are back to solve yet another mystery in Grand Bank, Newfoundland.

About the book:
“The story begins when a body washes up on a beach near Grand Bank, Newfoundland. There is no identification on the body and few clues to identify who the person was or where they came from.
There is also a devastating accident on the highway and another suspicious death to deal with. Throw in a rogue police officer and an international drug ring operating in the waters off the coast and Windflower’s peaceful world is turned upside down. This time Windflower’s adventures take him to the scenic town of Burin where Captain Cook once patrolled the waters looking for French mercenaries. And to historic St. John’s where he faces down an armed suspect on a parking garage rooftop in the midst of a busy downtown evening.”

Filled with traditional Newfoundland food and culture, The Body on the T is another fantastic, mysterious treat from a wonderful local author.

We hope to see you all here on Saturday!

Be sure to stop by the store on Saturday, November 30 to meet local author Alex Binkley. He will be here signing copies of his debut novel Humanity’s Saving Grace from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

From the jacket:

“Having barely avoided self destruction, an ancient race has expanded to eight other worlds. While the Beings explored Earth numerous times in two centuries with their flying saucers, they didn’t consider the primitive Terrans worth contacting. That changes when their worlds come under attack from a relentless, mysterious foe.”

About the author:

Alex Binkley is a freelance journalist who, after several decades of reporting on the Canadian Parliament and government, became inspired to write fantasy and science fiction stories. He starts with a what-if scenario and explores where it and human nature might lead.

Come by Books on Beechwood on Thursday evening to meet local author Bill Bhaneja as he signs copies of his new book Troubled Pilgrimage: Passage to Pakistan. He will be here to sign and chat from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

From the jacket:

“Troubled Pilgrimage: A Passage to Pakistan is about a journey by the author, a retired Canadian diplomat, who is visiting his ancestral land of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan, the first visit since he was five. Bhaneja’s Hindu family had to leave their homeland following the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in August 1947.

The trans-cultural narrative deals with the universal theme of displacement and how it impacts mind and psyche of those involved. It is a thoughtful work about how our multiple identities shape and get played out in a globalized world. What makes some to leave their homelands while others to stay on despite fears and uncertainties of impending future?”

Snacks and refreshments will be served. We hope to see you all here!