Category Archives: Canada

What Do Canadians Do After Hockey Season ?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The following post is courtesy of Susan Moore from Vancouver Island, British Columbia.    The picturesque town of Sidney-by-the-Sea is Canada’s only Book Town. Situated on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island just twenty minutes … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost & Found

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Volunteer workers sorting donated books for this year’s Calgary, Canada Book Drive and Sale discovered a rare copy of John Milton’s Paradise Lost published in the early 18th century.The book was found in a box of otherwise unremarkable donations. Just who provided … Continue reading →

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Toronto Noir (for free)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Okay, I admit it, I didn’t know jack about John McFetridge until this year. That’s not too surprising; he’s not all that well-known below the 49th parallel. But that’s easily remedied; run out and get one of his books today. Not sure … Continue reading →

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