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Looking to pick up a new hobby? We've got lots of options for you to find something that suits your needs!
06/04/2026

Looking to pick up a new hobby? We've got lots of options for you to find something that suits your needs!

Check out Nine Lessons by Nicola Upson đź“–!From GoodReads:"Called to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St-John's-at-Hampst...
06/02/2026

Check out Nine Lessons by Nicola Upson đź“–!

From GoodReads:

"Called to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St-John's-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious and unusual murders of his career. The body of the church's organist is found in an opened grave, together with a photograph of a manor house and a cryptic note. The image leads Archie to Cambridge, where the crisp autumn air has brought with it bustling life to the ancient university and town.

Both Josephine Tey and Archie's lover Bridget have recently settled in Cambridge, though both women are not equally happy to see him. One has concealed an important secret from Archie which now threatens to come to light. Meanwhile, the change of seasons has also brought with it a series of vicious attacks against women in town, spreading fear and suspicion through the community.
Soon, another body is revealed, and in the shadow of King's College Chapel, Archie uncovers a connection twenty-five years old which haunted both victims--as well as some of their living companions. As Archie and Josephine each grapple with savage malefactors intent on making their victims pay, they must race to stop another attack in this beautifully written, intricately plotted mystery."

Learn more about mushrooming in 'Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt – An Illustrated Guide to the Fascinating, the D...
05/30/2026

Learn more about mushrooming in 'Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt – An Illustrated Guide to the Fascinating, the Delicious, the Deadly and the Strange' by Diane Borsato and Kelsey Oseid (Illustrations) 🍄.

From GoodReads:

"Foraging for wild mushrooms is an increasingly popular pursuit and this beautifully produced volume--filled with insights, anecdotes and details about more than 120 common and charismatic fungi from across the northern hemisphere--will appeal to everyone from beginner mushroomers to advanced mycophiles.

Mushrooming offers a new perspective on the fascinating, edible, deadly and strange world of fungi, from candy caps to earth stars, puff balls to poison pie, prized chanterelles, morels, hedgehogs and the bloodless destroying angel. There are mushrooms named after fairies and demons, little brown mushrooms that are wildly hallucinogenic, ph***ic specimens prized as aphrodisiacs, and mushrooms that are the colour of precious jewels. Some mushrooms look so much like woodland birds they are shot at by hunters, and others, incredibly, glow in the dark.

Walk along with award-winning artist and educator Diane Borsato and illustrator Kelsey Oseid as they inspire foragers at all levels to see the wondrousness of fungi wherever they are: in the forest, the city park or the local market.

Learn how mushrooming can radically expand our perspectives, connect us to nature and quietly enrich our lives."

Who doesn't love a good pop-up book đź“–?
05/29/2026

Who doesn't love a good pop-up book đź“–?

Looking for your next thriller? We've got a copy of Holly by Stephen King!From GoodReads:"Holly Gibney, one of Stephen K...
05/27/2026

Looking for your next thriller? We've got a copy of Holly by Stephen King!

From GoodReads:

"Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and resourceful characters, returns in this chilling “exploration of grief and delusion, just pure undistilled evil” (New York magazine) as she uncovers the truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town.

When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency, hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly Gibney is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just passed away. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny’s desperate voice makes it impossible to turn her down.

Meanwhile, mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are also harboring a shocking, unholy secret in the basement of their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie’s disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to…for they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Now Holly must summon all of her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver these unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries in this chilling and unforgettable masterwork from Stephen King."

We hope everyone had a great weekend. We'll be back open from 11 - 4 pm tomorrow.See you then đź“–!
05/25/2026

We hope everyone had a great weekend. We'll be back open from 11 - 4 pm tomorrow.

See you then đź“–!

Looking for something to read over the weekend? Check out The Villa by Ruth Kelly đź“–!From GoodReads:"A Villa in ParadiseI...
04/10/2026

Looking for something to read over the weekend? Check out The Villa by Ruth Kelly đź“–!

From GoodReads:

"A Villa in Paradise

It’s destined to be the ultimate reality show: Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a stunning private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have unprecedented control over those competing for the cash prize.

The Journalist

Coerced by her callous editor to enter the show undercover, Laura is a journalist told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself out of her depth and at the mercy of a ruthless producer - a woman willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.

Reality TV to Die For

There is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they’d like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? How far will Laura herself go? And would somebody really kill to win?"

Looking for something specific? You can always call ahead to ask if we have it!
04/09/2026

Looking for something specific? You can always call ahead to ask if we have it!

Come check out our extensive Canadian collection 🇨🇦.
04/07/2026

Come check out our extensive Canadian collection 🇨🇦.

Have you always wanted to learn more about the Westdale area? Now's your chance!
04/04/2026

Have you always wanted to learn more about the Westdale area? Now's your chance!

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