Tag: books
Stittsville author publishes children’s book featuring stories of Panda the dog
Stittsville resident Lynne McKenzie has written a book (with her dog Panda) called It’s Me, Panda! The book features stories about Panda’s adventures at home and in the neighbourhood.
Stittsville author Julee Pauling debuts first novel
Last month, Stittsville author Julee Pauling published her very first novel, View from the Lamplighter Inn.
Local author Scott Michael Gale introduces readers to the town of Peculiar in his debut novel
Scott Michael Gale recently released his debut novel, The Specialist: The Paranormal Adventures of Lydia Walker, a supernatural story which acts as the first in the Peculiar Novels series.
Ever wonder why there aren’t more e-books at your Stittsville Public Library?
Today is the perfect day to cozy up and sit back to read or listen to your favourite book. What, it’s not available at the Stittsville Library!? Other Canadian libraries…
Investing should be simple, says resident Idiot
(Photo by Barry Gray.) While most people wouldn’t take pride in calling themselves an idiot, Stittsville’s Derek Foster does. But for an idiot, he’s pretty smart. He is a best…
Book chronicles dreams and fears of original settlers
The life of 19th century Canadian immigrants was rough, and quite often deadly. Their eventual triumph over natural and human-made adversity, and the foundation they laid for our community, is downright…
Little Free Library opens on Friendly Crescent
Amanda Faulkner and her daughter Maëlle. Photo by Christine Vezarov. Make a left turn from Hartsmere Dr. onto Friendly Crescent and you’ll see the bright yellow picnic table and turquoise…
Goulbourn Historical Society welcomes author of Clara’s Rib
Goulbourn Township Historical Society Community Event Saturday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. Stittsville Public Library – Meeting Room Local Author Anne Raina relates the story of her connection to the…
PHOTO: Ribbon-cutting at Re-Read Used Books
Thanks to Dean and Dee from Re-Read Used Books for sending along this pic from their grand opening on November 7. The store is at 1488 Stittsville Main Street across from the Legion,…
Owners of Re-Read Books set to turn a new page
(Left to right: Store manager Rob Tougas with owners Dean and Dee McIntosh.) Add a new word to the “R’s” of environmental stewardship: Re-Read. Local business owners Dean and Dee…
Book release and signing on August 5
(press release) Book junkies take notice. Long-time writer of short stories, a successful memoir and several children’s books, Molly O’Connor, will be featuring her new novel, When Secrets Become Lies, in Brown’s Independent…
Used books needed for Mission to a Million charity fundraiser
Used kids and youth books are needed for an upcoming charity fundraiser in support of Tysen’s Mission to a Million on May 2. If you are able to donate, please…