Category Archives: Books

Digital Tools for Book Lovers

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

If you’re an avid reader like me, you have a reading list longer than your arm. There are so many ways to get good book recommendations: friends, bookstores, magazines and newspapers, and there are also lots of great resources online. … Continue reading →

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Celtic Woman – Treasa O’Driscoll

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

We are delighted to have arranged for Treasa O’Driscoll to perform a reading from her book, Celtic Woman, a memoir of life’s poetic journey, on March 14th at Covernotes @ 8pm. You can visit http://www.bluebutterflybooks.ca to view a video clip … Continue reading →

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We’re Crazy for NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

A few years ago, I attempted the impossible: I tried to write a novel in 30 days. I’m the first to say it wasn’t very good. What’s more amazing is, I wasn’t alone in my deranged quest. An army of … Continue reading →

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Giller Shortlist Announced

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Finalists for the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize were announced this week.  David Bergen for The Matter with Morris (novel) Alexander MacLeod for Light Lifting (short story collection) Sarah Selecky for This Cake is for the Party (short story collection) Johanna … Continue reading →

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Fall is Book Season

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Fall is the best time of year for a book lover. There are fantastic events happening all around town over the next several weeks. Things kicked off in September with the Words Alive Literary Festival in Sharon and Word on … Continue reading →

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