Owl's Nest Books
815A 49th Avenue SW T2S 1G8 Calgary, AB, Canada

Our 6th Valentines pick is: Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by #LizzieDamilolaBlackburn A wry and moving love story, it brilliantly subverts the traditional romantic comedy with an unconventional heroine who bravely asks the questions we all have about love. http://ow.ly/VM9A50HM7Ie

If you have ever wondered why we sometimes ask for more information than just book title... #sametitle #differentauthor #allblue #booksellerlife #shoplocal #shopindie

Our 5th Valentines pick is: The Roughest Draft by #AmilyWibberley & #AustinSiegemundBroka While passion and prose push them closer together, Katrina & Nathan will learn that relationships, like writing, sometimes take a few rough drafts to get it right. http://ow.ly/VCjK50HM7z0

Our 4th Valentines pick is: Must Love Book by #ShaunaRobinson a heartfelt debut following a young woman who discovers she'll have to ditch the "dream job" and write her own story to find her happy ending. http://ow.ly/bjmT50HM7tI

Our 3rd Valentines pick is: Love Is for Roaring by #MikeKerr & #RenataLiwska Hugs and kisses and lovey-dovey stuff isn't for all of us! A not-too-sweet story about a fierce & grumpy lion who maybe does know what he loves after all. Local author/illustrator http://ow.ly/tsb950HM7oq

Check out our in-house book clubs! Hootdunnit (mystery); O.W.L.S. (literary); and QUEEReads YYC (all things LGBTQ+). All are welcome. Sign up to get monthly reminders and links or drop-in by registering on our Events page. http://www.owlsnestbooks.com/book-clubs

Our 5th pick is: The Northern Gardener by #BarbaraRayment Master gardener Barbara Rayment helps readers get maximum results with minimum effort by selecting the right plants for gardening in a northern climate. http://ow.ly/8nqn50EMilk

May 27, 7pm. Murder in Room 117 by local author Arthur Kent. A true account of the cold case that let to America's longest war. https://bookmanager.com/1675575//?q=h.calevent&eid=12365

Our 4th pick is: Best Garden Plants for Alberta by #DonnaDawson & #LauraPeters This handy omnibus gardening guide is packed with the best plant varieties you'll want for your garden: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs & herbs http://ow.ly/Ywn550EMigF

May 20. Home is in the Body. Join Bahaghari Filipinx for an evening with readings from contributors and a panel discussion followed by Q&A. Made possible through support from the Calgary Foundation. https://bookmanager.com/1675575//?q=h.calevent&eid=12228

May 27, load up on summer romance at Owl's Nest and check out the facebook live Swoon Worthy Reads panel presented by Simon & Schuster Canada! https://bookmanager.com/1675575//?q=h.calevent&eid=12618

Our 3rd pick is: Calgary Gardener: Beyond the Basics by #LiesbethLeatherbarrow & #LesleyReynolds This "next step" is full of new gardening details, how-to's, historical anecdotes, and helpful plant lists for both beginner and advanced gardeners. http://ow.ly/hZIm50EMicx

Giveaway! Comment below and enter to win* a copy of Waiting for Winter by Elizabeth Prost. "A dearly beloved, painfully honest memoir, Waiting for Winter is a revelation." *Giveaway closes on Feb. 28, and winners must be able to pick up their book at Owl's Nest.

Our 2nd pick is: Prairie Gothic edited by #StacyKondla An anthology of psychological and supernatural horror. Gothic tales, set in decaying, abandoned settings and characters with dark secrets mingle on the high Canadian Prairies. http://ow.ly/FRrN50DEgZc

Feb. 24, Purchase a copy of Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi and receive access to exclusive online event! https://bookmanager.com/1675575//?q=h.calevent&eid=11736

Our 1st pick is: The Silver Shooter by #ErinLindsey Erin Lindsey's third historical mystery The Silver Shooter follows Rose Gallagher as she tracks a monster and searches for treasure in the wilds of the Dakota Territory. http://ow.ly/5LWg50DEgUA

We wanted to finish up February with one more week of #Canadian authors by celebrating books that are great for ages 16 and up. These works of adult fiction are fantastic, ranging across genre, style and topic and you're sure to find something that you'll adore. #IReadCanadian

Feb. 25, 7pm. Register for an evening of conversation around caring for aging loved ones with author and educator Lorraine Morales, author of We Can Do This! https://bookmanager.com/1675575//?q=h.calevent&eid=11567

#Christmas #ChristmasCarol #ThankYou #ForOurCustomers #YYC

Due to the extreme snow we received here in Calgary, deliveries will be postponed until Wednesday.

We thought we'd take a break from our recommendations this week and instead invite you join us in singing a Christmas carol in honour of all our amazing customers. Sing along with us daily. #Christmas #ChristmasCarol #ThankYou #ForOurCustomers #YYC

Our 7th pick is: The Woman Before Wallis by #BrynTurnbull This stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson. http://ow.ly/iFF650CJyU9

Our 6th pick is: The Forgotten Home Children by #GenevieveGraham An unforgettable novel about a young girl caught in a scheme to rid England’s streets of destitute children, and the lengths she will go to find her way home. Based on a true story. http://ow.ly/nKHg50CJyT3