Ginger Press Bookshop and Cafe
848 Second Avenue East N4K 2H3 Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Oh my, it just keeps getting better. Weve now got Music at the Market (12-2) to go with your all-inclusive $10 GP takeout lunch special! Thursday Sept 17: veg curry over rice, cantaloupe + feta salad with fresh mint, dessert, drink AND Larry Jensen and Pete Devlin. Friday Sept 18: beef stroganoff over egg noodles, Caesar salad, dessert, drink AND The Becketts. Saturday Sept 19: veg spinach balls in tomato sauce, beet & Swiss chard salad with blue cheese, dessert and a drink. The lunches and the music both feature local content. Bring your lawn chair, pick up your lunch and enjoy some great music out back. Cmon down!

Yup, were now open Thurs to Sat from 10 til 2. Weve got local books! And local food! Theres a daily takeout lunch special for only $10 (includes everything): Thurs Sept 9: beef lasagne, Caesar salad, carrot salad, dessert and a drink; Fri Sept 10: turkey slider with cranberry orange relish, potato salad, kale + feta salad, dessert and a drink; Sat Sept 11: beetroot hummus on wholewheat bread, fresh corn, Napa slaw, cinnamon bun and a drink.

Another week, another celebration of the local harvest, another presentation of our daily all-in $10 takeout lunch specials: Thursday: ham + pickle sandwich; heritage carrot slaw; Caesar salad; peach upside down cake; drink. Friday: chicken, spinach + feta handpie, tomato Caprese salad, corn on the cob, chocolate zucchini cake, drink. Saturday: couscous with red lentils + veggies, mixed bean salad, arugala + tomato salad, fresh baked cinnamon bun. Weve also got an amazing selection of local books AND the most remarkable selection of experienced books for a buck! Now open Thursday to Saturday from 10 til 2.

The $10 all-inclusive Thursday-to-Saturday (10 to 2) takeout lunch special is back! Thursday Aug 27: chicken + basil pesto slider; pasta salad with feta; Caesar salad; dessert; drink. Friday Aug 28: cabbage roll; tomato Caprese salad; Napa cabbage salad; dessert; drink. Saturday Aug 29: falafel sandwich; mixed local greens; dolmade; fresh baked cinnamon bun; drink. And weve got fresh books too: All new Secrets of Sydenham with 30 local hikes ($20); and Acoustic Espionage (Summerfolk story) by Tim Harrison ($25).

This weeks $10 (includes everything) takeout lunch specials: Thursday Aug 13: lemony chicken handpie, fruity pasta salad, quinoa taboulleh salad, butter tart square, and drink. Friday Aug 14: zuke + corn slider, roasted cauli salad, Caesar salad, date pudding + toffee sauce, and drink. Saturday Aug 15: dolmades, black bean salad, mixed greens, fresh-baked cinnamon bun, and drink. AND dont forget to pick up a copy of The Owen Sounder - our new/old community magazine! Were now open Thurs-Sat from 10 to 2.

Weve got books! Lots of books! Now open Thurs-Sat from 10 til 2. And the daily takeout lunch specials continue: all-in for $10! Thursday August 6: roasted duck + rosemary handpie, waldorf salad with apples and walnuts, mixed local greens, dessert + drink. Friday August 7: hummus + veggie wrap, potato salad, Caesar salad, dessert + drink. Saturday August 8: veggie burger slider, pasta salad, zucchini salad, fresh baked cinnamon bun. See you soon...

Were now open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 till 2:00 and the daily all-in $10 takeout lunch specials continue! Thurs (July 30): sausage roll, coleslaw, bean salad, dessert + a drink; Friday (July 31): butter chicken handpie, carrot raisin salad, mixed very local greens; dessert + a drink; Saturday (Aug 1): quinoa taboulleh salad, hummus with pita, pasta salad with feta and black olives; fresh baked cinnamon bun + a drink. Browsers welcome!

Open Thurs to Sat from 10 til 2. This weeks daily takeout lunch specials ($10 includes everything) are: Thursday July 23 - ham and cheddar quiche, Napa cabbage salad, kale and feta salad, dessert and drink; Friday July 24 - roasted duck sandwich, potato salad, very local mixed greens, dessert and drink; Saturday July 25 - veggie + chickpea loaf, apple salad, roasted eggplant + mint salad, fresh baked cinnamon bun and drink. Oh, and we have books too. Lots of books. The best ...selection of new and experienced local books in the universe. See you soon! unun, drink.

Well continue our popular takeout lunch specials for now for - $10 includes which everything (even the taxes). Thursday: salmon fishcake slider, carrot-raisin salad, Caesar salad, dessert and a drink; Friday: chicken, spinach + feta handpie, mixed bean salad, local mixed greens, dessert and a drink; Saturday: roasted veggie frittata, local mixed greens, potato salad, fresh baked cinnamon bun and a drink.... Were open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 til 2:00. See you soon! See more

Theres lots of lovely places to picnic by the river in downtown Owen Sound. But first, pick up your takeout lunch, only $10 (includes taxes): Thursday July 9: cabbage roll, mixed greens, dessert and drink. Friday July 10: roast beef sandwich, bean salad, mixed greens, dessert and drink. Saturday July 11: chick pea + veg curry, mixed greens, dessert and drink. Were open Thurs-Sat from 10 to 2. See you soon!

Daily takeout lunch specials for $10 (includes everything, even taxes!): Thursday July 2: egg salad sandwich on multigrain; potato salad; very local mixed greens + strawberry salad; dessert; drink. Friday July 3: pulled pork slider; red cabbage and feta salad; very local mixed greens + strawberry salad; dessert; drink. Saturday July 4: mushroom strudel; pasta salad; very local mixed greens + strawberry salad; dessert; drink. Were now open Thurs-Sat from 10 to 2. See you soon!

In 1920, Owen Sound became Ontarios 24th City. The incorporation was celebrated with a huge party of over 20,000 who arrived by boat, train and automobile. Billy Bishop flew in to present the documents at Victoria Park; he was the first person to see Owen Sound by air. In 2020, there were big plans to celebrate the centenary on July 1st. Parades! Fireworks! Live Performances! And a new book: Owen Sound in 1920: The Making of Ontarios 24th City by Richard Thomas! Unfortunately all the festivities have been cancelled, but, in the tenacious manner of publishing, the book is still happening. And you can pre-order your signed copy today ($20) at www.gingerpress.com or the GP bookshop (open Thurs-Sat from 10 til 2).

Drop in for our takeout lunch special. $10 all in, including taxes! Were now open Thurs-Sat from 10 to 2. This week we have: Thursday June 25: roast beef sandwich, local mixed greens, potato salad, dessert and coffee/tea/pop or rhubarb-ginger lemonade Friday June 26: sausage roll, carrot raisin salad, local mixed greens, dessert and coffee/tea/pop or rhubarb-ginger lemonade Saturday June 27: falafel + veggie sandwich on pita, red cabbage + feta salad, dessert and coffee/tea/pop or rhubarb-ginger lemonade

Drop in for your take out lunch special $10 all in including taxes! This weeks specials are: Thursday June 18: Beef empanada, black bean and corn salad, dessert and coffee/tea or pop Friday June 19: Turkey and bacon sandwich, extremely local organic mixed greens, dessert and coffee/tea or pop... Saturday June 20: Fritatta with roasted veggies, red cabbage and feta coleslaw, dessert and coffee/tea or pop

We are delighted to be collaborating with Grey Gallery to produce both an art exhibition and an illustrated cookbook. Artists are invited to submit original work in the medium of their choice consisting of an illustrated recipe with a harvest theme. The exhibition will be held at Grey Gallery in Owen Sound (COVID permitting) from Thanksgiving to December 2020. Additionally, a selection of the winning entries will be included in a full colour book published by Ginger Press. For details contact Grey Gallery.

OK, were gonna do it! The GP Bookshop will now be open from 10:00 to 2:00 Thursday to Saturday. AND the GP Cafe will provide one daily takeout lunch special: This week on Thursday, its pizza calzone, Caesar salad, rhubarb muffin + coffee/tea or pop. Friday is ham&cheddar wrap, mixed local greens with vinaigrette, lemon square + coffee/tea or pop. Saturday is a buddha bowl with chickpeas and veggies and maple+soy dressing, coleslaw, chocochip cookes + coffee/tea or pop. You get the idea. $10/day even includes the taxes. Of course, theres a few new rules: Please be healthy; wear a mask; use the provided hand sanitizer; respect physical distancing; and no more than four at a time. Cmon back downtown. Its time.

Our first virtual launch! Please join us!

I started a blog! Its called Read Local Grey Bruce. Heres where its at: https://gingerpress.com/owen-sound-from-the-great-war-to-t/

In light of recent events, The Ginger Press Bookshop and Cafe will temporarily close its doors to flatten the curve of potential COVID-19 spread. We will still be accessible by phone (519 376-4233), website (www.gingerpress.com), and email ([email protected]). Dont be a stranger! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you again soon. - Maryann

Im resisting the urge to post a snow picture because you already know whats happening outside. K? What I will offer is free coffee to everyone who makes it here safely today - Im working away on a couple of manuscripts and a magazine and welcome the distraction of a real person. Cmon down, if you can do it safely. (Although I was waist deep in snow during my commute, its a very short distance...)

Please join us for the launch of LEITH, our newest book with a selection of historical stories by Andrew Armitage and contemporary photographs by John Fearnall at 7:00pm, Thursday February 13. Everyone welcome! Autographed copies ($20) can be reserved at 376-4233 if you are unable to attend.

The 34th Annual Authors Open House will take place at The Ginger Press this Saturday (December 7) from 11:00 to 2:00. Featured authors this year include Brian Barrie; Gail B. Gallant; Stephen Hogbin (Intersections: Wood Gallery & Studio); Bonita Johnson DeMatteis; Katharine Lochnan, Louise Moore and Judith Thomson; Barry More; Rob Rolfe and Larry Andreas Jensen; Richard-Yves Sitoski; Richard Thomas; and Eric Zweig. Please join us to celebrate the season, meet the authors, learn about their books, get autographed copies for everyone on your list and enjoy excellent munchies from our kitchen. Everyone welcome; no charge to attend.

Three times Juno Award winner Tom Wilson will be here this Saturday (Nov 2) at 2:00 to sign copies of his book Beautiful Scars ($19.95). "The storytelling ability present in Wilsons songwriting translates to the written page with real ease. He has a direct cut-to-the-chase style, but is still capable of delivering poetic imagery. This is an inspiring read" (Toronto Star).

Please join us this Saturday September 28 at 2:00pm for the launch of Grey County Farm Girl by Isabelle (Grierson) Love. Born in Durham, Isabelle grew up on a Grey County farm, attended the Northern Business College in Owen Sound, moved to Toronto, Nassau and then the Dominican Republic, where she married her high school sweetheart Lyle Love. They eventually moved back to Owen Sound where Isabelle became a real estate agent and Lyle was the City Manager. Autographed copies ($24.95) can be reserved at 376-4233. Everyone welcome.

Classes are selling out fast! Dont be disappointed... check out the lineup and register now with each venue.

Please join us this Saturday (July 20) at 2:00 for the launch of The L.I.E., a new book for young readers written by retired lawyer Brian Barrie and illustrated by Bonita Johnson deMatteis. This is a story of revenge, transformation and redemption. Author and illustrator will be present to autograph copies ($24.95) and there will be an exhibition of original artwork from the book. Everyone welcome.

See you at ArtWalk!

Happening this Saturday!

Please join us tonight at 7 when local author Linda Kenyon will give a talk on her sailing adventure across the North Atlantic. In his review of her book, Andrew Armitage wrote: "Sea Over Bow is a rich read, lyrical, funny in a oh-my sort of way, and worth both paying a visit Thursday to the Ginger Press and finding your own copy." Autographed copies ($19.95) can be reserved at 376-4233.

Please join us tomorrow.

Please join us at 7:00pm Thursday May 16 for a book talk and signing with author Cindy Babyn who will discuss her new book Saving Mastercore ($9.49), a sci-fi adventure book for young readers age 8 to 12. She has also written Moving Out: A Young Adults Guide to Living on Your Own as well as Moving Through Life Transitions: 25 Moving Stories. Everyone welcome.

The Annual Three-Day Writing Marathon will take place this weekend (6:00pm Thursday April 25 to 6:00pm Sunday April 28) at The Ginger Press. All the available writing spots have been reserved by keen enthusiasts who are committed to writing their weekend away. The writers have also been soliciting sponsors for their efforts in this well known fundraiser for the Adult Learning Centres of Grey, Bruce & Georgian which has raised well over $50,000 to support on-site and online pr...ograms teaching literacy and numeracy throughout the region. The Ginger Press is pleased to host the Writing Marathon, particularly as Saturday April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day, an international event celebrating the ongoing contributions of bookstores to their communities. The writers will be available when the store is open on Friday (9:30 to 5:30) and Saturday (9:00 to 2:00) to discuss their projects and share their progress with the public. Additional donations to the Adult Learning Centres will also be gratefully received. Hope to see you here!

Please join us on Saturday March 30 at 2:00pm to celebrate the launch of Black Eyed Peas & Races: A Love Story of Memories and Recipes of the Emancipation Picnic by Bonita Johnson deMatteis. In addition to the booktalk, there will be music, munchies and autographed copies ($24.95) of this remarkable new book. Everyone welcome!