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For the love of a good book (er, reader)

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May 9, 2013

Anyone who has become lost in a good book, so much so that you simply forget all about your surroundings–because you are in the book’s world, this video is for you.

Spread the Love of Reading with the Kobo Mini eReader

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February 11, 2013
Reading Books

Now, being from the school of literature where the things we read were actual books, we lugged around heavy books, loved the smell of books. Real books. Visit my house and you’ll find bookshelves full of all genres of books—poetry, classics, erotica, Gothic lit, memoirs, you name it, I probably have it. So, for...
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EVENT: The Al Purdy Show

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January 8, 2013
Al Purdy

“So we built a house, my wife and I our house at a backwater puddle of a lake near Ameliasburg, Ont….”                                    Al Purdy                                                 From “In Search of Owen Roblin” Tickets are now on sale for The Al Purdy Show on February 6, 2013 at 7:30pm. It promises to be a fun evening...
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Shop Prop: Doug Miller Books

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September 1, 2011
Doug Miller Books

In the interest of all things literary, TheSceneinTO has decided to begin profiling used bookstores across our fine city. In this ongoing series, we will focus on various establishments, reveal some of their quirks, and examine the general state of the used book trade around town. Our first in stop is Doug Miller Books,...
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More writers reading

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May 26, 2011
Merilyn Simonds reads from A New Leaf: Growing with my Garden

Are you still in the mood for a story? If your appetite for being read to isn’t yet sated, we thought we’d pass along some more info on upcoming June events where writers will be reading their good words. The “Authors at Harbourfront Centre” series closes its 37th season will a gaggle of impressive...
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Best of the Best announced for the Annual TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award

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July 28, 2010
Best of the Best announced for the Annual TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award

There is nothing like a good book. Except...maybe five good books. The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) and TD Bank Financial Group announced Five English Finalists for the 2010 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. The award is given to one English finalist and one French finalist. The winner will be recognized for superiority in Canadian children’s literature...
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Neighbourhood Staples

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July 23, 2010
Neighbourhood Staples

Books have always cost me a lot of money; I don’t use libraries, because I dream of keeping all my books to build a huge library of my own, and I don’t like used bookstores, because I hate to picture myself cuddled up in bed with a book whose whereabouts I can’t account for. All...
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

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July 20, 2010
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

One of Dr. Seuss’s amazing children’s books is coming to a television near you. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That will premiere on Saturday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. ET starring popular comedic actor Martin Short as the voice of the Cat. Alexa Torrington and Jacob Ewaniuk are also part...
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Cookbook stores Toronto style

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July 3, 2010
Cookbook stores Toronto style

One of the reasons I love living in Toronto is that it’s full of independent bookstores offering charming atmosphere, friendly hand-selling staff, and off-the-beaten-track book selections. I’ve always been a fiction gal, but lately I’ve become a little smitten with books about food – cookbooks, essays on eating, foodie memoirs, and especially any book about...
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It’s a Jungle up There

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June 15, 2010
It’s a Jungle up There

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the kids will read this summer. Not only will the children read more, but they will also get posters, stickers, activity books and make their summer holidays unforgettable.
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