October 2016
Mill Street Books - where conversations begin
Terry and I went on a road trip in September. We logged over 5,000 km, made daily decisions about what to do and where to go, ate fried green tomatoes, hiked in the Mammoth Caves, visited topiary gardens, Monticello and Lake Placid. We spent 4 nights in Nashville where Terry loved the music stores, a visit to Third Man Records, museums and a delightful evening listening to Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers. We attended a release party for Ann Patchett's new book and happily hung out in her store Parnassus Books.
It was inspiring to get away and explore small towns, discover interesting titles in independent bookstores, take in new scenery on some great hikes and return to the town we love the most. We are lucky to be part of this community where so many customers have become friends.
Fall is the best time of the year for readers. The shelves are groaning! My sister and I went to a trade show in August and now have some fun family games in stock. Drop in for demos of Dr Einstein, Maze Racer and Go Bong!
A big HURRAH for Debbie and Jill who kept the doors open so we could take a break from our routines. We have returned excited about new vinyl, CDs and books and upcoming special events - starting with the Street Market this Thursday night.
BE SURE TO READ THE INFO ABOUT EVENTS BELOW THE PHOTOS!
Thanks for shopping in a small independent. A grey day will pass quickly with a good book and a cup of tea.
Mary
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Happy on holiday!
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Recording Booth at Third Man Records
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Hanging out in bookstores - it's what we like!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thursday October 6th from 5:00-9:00pm Live Music and store specials along Mill Street as part of the Autumn Street Market. Drop by our shop to play our new games. There will be discounts on Colouring books
- October 8 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Ken "The General" Grant, morning show host on CFRA for 40 years, will be signing his newest "laugh out loud" book entitled Oh Great Granteenie
- Sunday October 16 at 3:00pm Book Launch Kathy Sadler releases Lost Your Car Keys? a collection of whimsical stories written as a tribute to her daughter Heather who died in a hit-and-run alcohol related crash.
- Wednesday October 19 at 7:00pm Book Club discusses The Light Between Oceans. All welcome to our casual discussion.
- Thursday November 3 at 7:00pm Perth author Amanda Lewis discusses her book The Pact at Almonte Public Library. Buy the book to read in advance at 15% discount
- Sunday November 13 from 1:00-3:00pm Ron Corbett signs his new book The Last Guide's Last Guide
- Wednesday November 16 at 7:00pm Debbie leads Book Club discussion of X by Sue Grafton
- Saturday November 19th Natasha Peterson of Carleton Place in store signing of her successful book Gayle the Goose Goes Global
- December 4 at 1:00pm Charlotte Gray Event Tickets available November 15th.
- December 11 from 1:30 - 3:00pm Claudia Smith book signing
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