OCTOBER BOOKMARKS
Let us share the richness of our lives…..
At this time of the year we acknowledge the good fortune we have. The beauty of the landscape which surrounds us is inspiring. We want for little. Our country is blessed to be prosperous, with a wealth of natural resources. May we all take the opportunity, as we sit down to our Thanksgiving meals, to recognize our good fortune. Let us all give thanks!
October Dates to Remember
Saturday, October 3rd, 9:30 to 11:30 am, Creemore Farmers’ Market
Author Signing – Margaret Wente
Margaret Wente, a columnist for the Globe & Mail and author, will be signing copies of her new book, You Can’t Say That in Canada (HarperCollins, $29.99). The book is a collection of some of her columns, readers’ comments and lots of new material. This is your chance to pick up a copy and have it personalized before it is in wide release. If you can’t make it to the market just phone the store to reserve your signed copy.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Artist’s Opening Reception
In The Gallery: Rosemary Hasner
Curiosity House is pleased to welcome artist Rosemary Hasner to the gallery for September. Rosemary’s artwork is born from photography. Her photos form the foundation for evocative and emotive constructed images, mostly of rural and environmentally-inspired scenes. Each piece she creates tells a story, one of icons, landmarks, symbols and metaphors. Join us at our opening reception and take the opportunity to meet this talented artist and enjoy some refreshments.
Saturday, October 10th, 10:30 to 11:15 am
Monthly Story Hour
Please join Miriam for our monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories and complete a small craft activity.
Saturday, October 10th, 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Station on the Green
Book Launch – Catherine Gildiner
On October 10th, Catherine Gildiner and Curiosity House are pleased to host the official Creemore book launch of After the Falls the long awaited sequel to Too Close To The Falls. It will be a party with a 60’s theme – music, refreshments, an interview, a reading and time for signing. Join us at the Station on the Green. This is sure to be the event of the year! To have more time to enjoy the event we encourage you to pre-purchase the book and pick it up at the Station or the store.
Saturday, October 17th
Independents’ Day – Local authors
We celebrate, with other independent bookstores across the country, the importance of independently owned bookstores. Visit us today to meet some of our local authors whom we support and feature in our store.
Knitting and Reading on Wednesday Afternoons – A Winning Combination
Wednesday afternoons provide an opportunity for stimulating discussions and creative expression. The Curiosity House Book Club will meet on Wednesday Oct 7th to discuss Margaret Atwood’s Massey Lecture, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth. Our selection for November will be Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones. Our Knitting Group also meets every Wednesday, from 2 to 4 pm. There’s always a place at the table for one more person.
New Books…..
(Reviewed by Catherine Randall)
I was privileged to be able to read, from an advanced copy, Catherine Gildiner’s new book After The Falls, HC, $32.95. What a book! This is her sequel to Too Close To The Falls, one of our all time favorite books. In this memoir Cathy recounts her teenage years in high school in Buffalo and college days in Ohio in her very humorous, frank and exhilarating style. Her personal story unfolds against the backdrop of the decade of the 60’s and its turbulent history of the Kennedys, civil rights, assassinations, the Black Panthers and Chicago. And Cathy is there! Alternately laughing at her hi-jinks, her wry wit and keen observations of herself and those around her and then being wrung emotionally by some of her other experiences, this book is an amazing story. I predict lots of attention for this book on both sides of the border. It is a must read! Copies will be available in the store by Thursday, Oct. 8th.
Yes, I have read Dan Brown’s new book, The Lost Symbol, HC, $36.95. It is a page turner, like The Da Vinci Code, and similarly, takes place over the course of 24 hours. One doesn’t read Dan Brown for the writing but for the action and intriguing story and this book sweeps you along. Set in Washington, D.C., fascinating descriptions and information about the Capitol building, The Smithsonian and the Washington Monument will have you wanting to visit Washington as soon as possible. The Masons and their secrets and symbols and how these are woven into the architecture of the city form the basis of the book…recommended if you like a good adventure.
Great Interactive Books for Kids…
(Reviewed by Miriam Vince)
Looking for some informative and entertaining books kids aged 7 and up? Each of these wonderful books has interactive features, including flaps, tabs, fold-outs and pop-ups:
Imagine You’re a Knight, by Peter Chrisp ($22.99 HC) takes children on an imaginary journey to medieval Europe, at a time when knights lived according to the rules of chivalry. Every page shows and describes the typical knight, as well as how knights were trained for battle and tournaments including armor, weapons and horses.
In Extreme Animals, by Steve Parker ($27.50 HC) children can learn which animals are the fastest, the deadliest, the largest, and the most intelligent. Filled with fascinating illustrations and photos along with astonishing facts this book explores the animals which inhabit the earth’s most distant realms, from tiny poisonous insects to the deadly giant king cobra. Of special note is a pocket on the inside cover, which contains a giant animal poster that displays the world’s most venomous animals.
Ice Age, by Stewart Ross ($23.99 HC) takes young readers on an exciting pictorial journey back to the time when a third of the Earth’s surface was covered in ice and snow. An illustrated time chart guides young readers back 1.7 million years to the Great Ice Age where the Neanderthals and early modern humans struggled to survive while in a world of extremes, including fearsome, now-extinct creatures.
In Creatures of the Deep, John Woodward ($22.99 HC) provides readers with an enjoyable and engaging introduction to life at the bottom of the ocean. The book’s main focus is on the deep ocean, detailing dramatic deep-sea landscapes and the fascinating species which inhabit them.
Quips, Quotes and Unnecessary Trivia
“Lord! When you sell a man a book you don’t sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue – you sell him a whole new life. Love and friendship and humour and ships at sea by night – there’s all heaven and earth in a book, a real book.”
~Christopher Morley~
