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#NewReleaseTuesday The FINAL book in the Magic Misfits series here! Be sure to visit us in store and grab this new title, or Neil Patrick Harris’s kids series from the beginning! ... #neilpatrickharris #nph #magicmisfits #magictricks #magic #playingcards #magictrick #kidsbooks #kidschapterbooks #chapterbooks #chapterbook #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidsbookshelf #booktography #bookphotography #bookphoto #newrelease #kidswhoread #ourhomestc #stcatharines #niagarafalls #niagara #booksforkids See more

#NewReleaseTuesday We have some great new biographies in store! ... #truthbetold #beverleymclachlin #meandsisterbobbie #willienelson #willienelsonandfamily #bobbienelson #biography #biographies #nonfictionbooks #nonfiction #nonfictionreads #bookstagram #booklover #booksbooksbooks See more

#NewReleaseTuesday We have a few great new fiction titles in hardcover! ... #susannaclarke #piranesi #homelandelegies #ayadakhtar #kenfollett #theeveningandthemorning #pillarsoftheearth #kingsbridge #christopherpaolini #tosleepinaseaofstars #eragon #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookaholic #ourhomestc #stcatharines #niagara #newbooks #newbookalert #booksbooksbooks #fantasybooks #mythology #bookstoread See more

#NewReleaseTuesday Bob Woodward’s highly anticipated title Rage is here! ... #bobwoodward #presidentialelection #election #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #historybooks See more

#StaffPickSaturday Today we have Chelsea’s pick! Yona of the Dawn is a wonderful manga series! It follows Yona our man in character after a life altering event happens, that turns her world upside down! Yona actually starts off as quite the weakling, but as the series progresses, she becomes a very strong and empowering woman! I highly recommend if you’re looking for a romantic fantasy manga with adventure as well! ... #yonaofthedawn #akatsukinoyona #yona #yonaxhak #yona #sonhak #suwon #kija #sinha #jaeha #zeno #dragons #dragonwarrior #manga #mangaseries #anime #shojomanga #shojo #fantasy #fantasybooks #adventure #adventurebooks #romance #romancebooks #vizmedia #mangacollection #mangaanime See more

#NewReleaseTuesday Dog Man Grime and Punishment and Captain Underpants 10 in Colour are both here! Be sure to come in and grab these hot kids titles! ... #davpilkey #captainunderpants #dogman #dogmanbooks #grimeandpunishment #comicbooks #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidsbook #kidswhoread #familyreading #reading #backtoschool #bookswelove #bookstagram #bookshop #bookstoread #booklover #booksforkids See more

#NewReleaseTuesday To mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. Forever Terry, comprises 40 letters, from 40 different contributors. The author proceeds will support the Terry Fox Foundation! ... #terryfox #terryfoxrun #terryfoxfoundation #marathonofhope #terryfoxrun2020 #foreverterry #cancerresearch #newbooks #nonfictionbooks #canadianbookstagram #canadian #canada #canadianbooks #canadianauthor #canadianauthors #bookstagram #bookstoread #books #newrelease #booklove #bookstore See more

#NewReleaseTuesday The Lost Book of White, the second book in the Eldest Curses series is here! It also has a reversible cover! ... #cassandraclare #eldestcurses #redscrollsofmagic #lostbookofthewhite #aleclightwood #magnusbane #lgbt #lgbtbooks #lgbtq #lgbtq #lgbtqbooks #books #teenbooks #yabooks #yabookstagram #yareads #yabookseries #shadowhunters #reading #bookstagram #bookswelove #booksbooksbooks #booklove #teenreads #yareads See more

#StaffPickSunday Today we have Amanda W’s pick! Have you ever wondered what Luke Skywalker was doing when he wasn't saving the galaxy with a Princess and a Scoundrel? The Legends of Luke Skywalker could be the answer to your question. The crew of the Wayward Current swap stories on their way to Canto Bight. Some of the stories are insightful, while others seem too outrageous to have happened. Or maybe, just maybe, it did. You will have to read them and make your own con...clusions just like the crew does. #starwars #starwarsbooks #starwarsfans #starwarsforlife #lukeskywalker #thelastjedi #jedi #lightsaber #disney #lucasfilm #kenliu #darthvader #obiwankenobi #kidsbooks #kidswhoread #readingtime #niagara #ourhomestc #pencentre #niagararegion #stcatharines #booksbooksbooks #bookstore #bookstoread #books #bookish #bookworm #bookaholic See more

#StaffPickSaturday Today we have Sydney’s pick!! Anne of Green Gables spiel... Growing up with family from Nova Scotia, the tale of Anne of Green Gables was well-known in our house. Reading it as a child, I fell in love with the free-spirited and independent Anne. Her loyalty and dedication are truly something to admire. This book teaches us that it’s ok to make mistakes, and also how important friendships are. The writing in this book is both whimsical and inspiring and to this day holds a special place in my heart from one of my childhood reads. I highly recommend this book, it’s perfect for young teens and adults alike! And if you like the first one, there are more books to follow along on Anne’s adventures. If you give it a read, let’s be kindred spirits! ~ Sydney #ourhomestc #niagara #niagarafalls #niagararegion #stcatharines #southernontario #pei #princeedwardisland #annewithane #anneofgreengables #anneofavonlea #anneoftheisland #anneofwindypoplars #anneshouseofdreams #rillaofingleside #anneofingleside #rainbowvalley #kidsbooks #kidsbookswelove #kidswhoread #reading #classicnovels #greengables #anneshirley #gilbertblythe #bookphotography #bookloversofinstagram

#StaffPickSunday Today we have Matt’s pick! Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, is a brilliantly pleasant children's book that any little girl (or boy, depending on his interests) will surely derive incredible joy from. Be it the pictures bursting with rich, vibrant colour, or the endearing story involving a unicorn and little girl who believe in the other's existence no matter what everyone around them thinks, this is a precious book that is av...ailable in board book format (for very tiny ones) or hardcover for 3-5 years old. Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True was one of the first books I bought for my daughter when she was not even one year old. At three and a half, she still loves diving into this book with me, and honestly, thanks to the perfect pacing, cute story, and (again) lovely pictures, I never mind revisiting this irresistible fairy tale. Matt #unitheunicorn #amykrouserosenthal #brigettebarrager #unicorn #unicornbook #unicorns #unicorns #unicornlove #rainbow #rainbow #kidsbooks #boardbooks #booksforkids #booklove #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidswhoread #readingtime #familytime #bookstore #ourhomestc #niagara #niagararegion

Did you binge watch Season 2 like we did? Did that ending leave you wanting more? Well you’re in luck! We carry the graphic novels the series is based upon! ... #theumbrellaacademy #umbrellaacademy #umbrellaacademynetflix #hargreeves #numberfive #lutherhargreeves #allisonhargreeves #klaushargreeves #diegohargreeves #benhargreeves #vanyahargreeves #ourhomestc #graphicnovel #bookstagram #bookswelove #booknerd #bookrecommendations #booktography #bookish #bookcommunity See more

#StaffPickSunday Today we have Amanda S’ pick! My youngest daughter fought having to read.....until I found these books. She tells me she loves these books because she thinks they’re funny, and she really likes the drawings. I like these books because they promote valuesand if I’m really honest- it’s because I grew up reading the babysitters club books and I love sharing this with her!... #babysittersclub #babysitterslittlesister #annmmartin #rainatelgemeier #katyfarina #galegalligan #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #graphicnovel #kidsbooks #kidsread #kidsreading #loveofreading #booksbooksbooks #bookloversofinstagram

#StaffPickSaturday Today we have Tasha’s Pick! Princess in Black focuses on the story of princess Magnolia, who hosts tea parties and wears beautiful dresses but in secret is actually a super hero who saves the world! I love this series for kids because it’s great story that’s fun to read together and also shows that anyone can be anything. Princess Magnolia is as girly as they can be but also fights monsters to protect the world. She travels and meets other princesses and p...eople who also are secretly super heroes all because they want to help defeat the monsters. My niece was hesitant to get into reading, but now I have to buy her every princess in black book when it comes out! With 7 books already in the series, it’s a great one to start reading that will keep kids engaged for a while. Plus, who doesn’t want to be a princess and a superhero? #princessinblack #shannonhale #deanhale #leuyenpham #princess #superhero #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #chapterbooks #reading #kidsbookshelf #bookswelove #ourhomestc #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #books

#StaffPickSunday Today we have Kristina’s pick! If you are looking for a book that teaches children to always remember the importance of their uniqueness, with an emphasis on Black beauty and diversity, this book does so beautifully. Sulwe encapsulates the importance of inclusion, empathy, love, self confidence, and much more in a story that will melt your heart (along with the stunning images that will leave you mesmerized). I highly recommend this novel to anyone looking f...or an incredible book to add to their collection ~Kristina #sulwe #lupitanyongo #vashtiharrison #ourhomestc #kidsbooks #kidsreading #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookswelove #kidswhoread #reading #familyreading #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookloversofinstagram

#StaffPickSaturday Today we have Chelsea’s pick! If you’re looking for a fun and nerdy way to share the alphabet with your little one. This book is perfect for that from Ant Man to Zuri. This book features many great Marvel heroes and villains! With wonderful illustrations throughout. Fantastic for baby showers or a little ones birthday! ... #babyshower #babybook #alphabetbook #marvelalphablock #marvel #ironman #captainamerica #blackpanther #hulk #doctorstrange #groot #spiderman #thanos #kidsbooks #kidsread #bookstoread #kidsbookstagram #booklove #kidswhoread

This Canada Day, we invite you to take a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey through an unforgettable list of books by authors with ties to each province and territ...ory. Just like Canada, these books are multifaceted, revealing parts of our country’s historyand contemporary lifethat often go overlooked. Reflect on our past, and look forward to building a better future, with these 13 books. Visit the link in bio for more and share your favourite book by a Canadian author in the comments below. #CanadaDay2020 See more

Welcome home! We’ve reopened our store and are practicing industry leading health and safety precautions to ensure the safety of our Indigo family of customers and employees. We look forward to seeing you! @ Coles Pen Centre

Black lives, stories, and voices mattertoday and every day. . As people, we pledge to take this watershed moment to listen, learn, and take effective action, starting from within. . As a platform connecting Canadians young and old, from coast to coast to coast, we commit to amplifying BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) voices and to help educate through books, events, resources, and learning materials.... . As a company, notwithstanding this being a challenging time, we commit to donating $100,000 from the profits of our antiracist reading list to support Black Lives Matter. . We also commit to making this a sustained effort. See more

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Answer: After 30-plus years of hosting Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek is finally writing one of these books.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Villains of Disney actually won? Well this games objective is just that.. the Villains winning. Great game to pass the time inside with family or friends. We carry 4 different versions of the game. ... #villainous #ravensburger #ursula #littlemermaid #jafar #aladdin #captainhook #peterpan #kingjames #robinhood #maleficent #sleepingbeauty #disneyvillains #boardgames #disney #villain #cardgames #disneylife #disneygram #disneylove See more

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#StaffPick We have Tasha’s pick here! 3 nights. 800 pages. That is the basic summary of my reading of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas. This book was phenomenal. I could not put it down. I honestly loved Maas’ writing before this book, but she has blown any and all expectations I had out of the water (and I had a lot)! I laughed, I cried and I devoured this book because it was. Just. That. Good. ... House of Earth and Blood stars Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae girl, and Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel. Together they are asked to solve the murder of Bryce’s best friend from 2 years ago as well as a string of new murders currently happening in Crescent City. Trust me, as simple as that sounds, the story that is weaved in this book is so intense and complex you will never see the twists and turns coming. Not to mention the characters are stunningly real, relatable and honestly my new favourite people. I know not every author can make the move from writing teen fantasy to adult fantasy, but Sarah J Maas did it in spectacular fashion and I cannot wait for her next book! #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #fantasybooks #selfisolation #stayhome #quarantine #quarantinereads #sarahjmaas #crescentcity #houseofearthandblood #ourhomestc #indigofaves #fantasy #bookstoread #reading #booklove #stayhomeclub #booklover #booknerdigans

#StaffPick This is Amanda W’s Pick! A few years back, at the height of the Adult Colouring book craze, I discovered Johanna Basford. She is a Scottish illustrator and ink evangelist who draws all of her illustrations by hand using pencils, ink pens, and paper. No computers! When you take the time from your busy life to slow down and focus on colouring her beautiful illustrations, it really helps you to relax. It is hard to dwell on the worries of life when you are trying to... choose whether the fish should be pink or blue (blue, obviously!) or if the Christmas Ornaments should be in greens and reds or purples and silver. On her website, there is a Colouring Gallery where you can proudly upload your finished picture and get colouring ideas from other colouring fans. So if you are looking to unwind for a few hours, grab one of her gorgeous colouring books and your colouring medium of choice and have fun! #coloring #coloringbook #selfisolation #stayhome #colouring #colouringbook #colouringforadults #colouringbookforadults #johannabasford #lostocean #christmas #colouredpencils #enchantedforest #indigo #indigofaves #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #quarantine See more

#StaffPickSaturday Today we have Sydney’s pick! All the recipes in this cookbook are inspired by the products sold at Butter Baked Goods bakery in Vancouver. The recipes are simple and easy to follow, yet they produce some incredible desserts, like these homemade marshmallows, Butter’s famous marshmallow recipe! Not only are the recipes lovely, the book itself is just beautiful, front to back. You’re sure to find something you like! ... #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #baking #bakingfromscratch #bakingaddiction #cookbook #cookbookaddict #cookbookclub #bakinglove #marshmallow #bakingmakesmehappy #butterbakedgoods #rosiedaykin #bakingtime #bakingfun #bakingseason #bakingtherapy See more

#NewReleaseTuesday We have a number of new thrillers this week too!! ... #mylovelywife #samanthadowning #eightperfectmurders #peterswanson #youarenotalone #youarenotalonebook #greerhendricks #sarahpekkanen #howawomanbecomesalake #marjoriecelona #thrillers #thriller #scarybooks #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads #suspensebooks #suspense #thrillerbooksaddict #thrillerbook See more

#NewReleaseTuesday We have some new historical fiction this week! ... #lostroses #marthahallkelly #hannahswar #janeliasberg #historical #historicalfiction #historicalreads #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookshelf #bookaholic #bookblogger #bookobsessed #bookcover See more

#NewReleaseTuesday More great new releases from today! ... #anneenright #actress #carrieunderwood #findyourpath #victoriajames #winegirl #wine #music #countrymusic #nonfictionbooks #cookbook #winetime #winestagram #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #readinglife See more

#NewReleaseTuesday We have some great new fiction titles in the store! ... #daniellesteel #thenumbersgame #thenightwatchman #louiseerdrich #alkajoshi #thehennaartist #newbooks #newbooksmell #newbookalert #booknerd #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #readingisfundamental #readingnook See more

#NewReleaseTuesday Some great new Young Adult books out today! ... #ourhomestc #bonecriersmoon #kathrynpurdie #havenfall #saraholland #thefirenevergoesout #noellestevenson #yabookstagram #yabooks #yabookseries #yabookstagrammer #yareads #yareader #yaread #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booknerd #teenreads #teenbooks See more