Talisman Books & Gallery
4605 Bedwell Harbour Rd #4 V0N 2M1 Pender Island, BC, Canada

We are open today, the shortest day of the year, from 10-4. Happy snowy solstice!

If you liked The Hidden Life of Trees you might know a younger person you could introduce to Can You Hear The Trees by the same author #peterwohllben

We like to celebrate our Local artisans all year long

Wren Wilde will be on CBC Radio One around 8:30 this morning to recommend books! Have a listen!

Need holiday gifts? We have got you covered! We supply books, journals, art supplies, puzzles, toys and lot's more. Give us a call or email to place an order, or come by the store with a mask!

Did you hear the news? @outlanderkitchen has a new cookbook out. We're taking pre-orders for signed copies! Call 250-629-6944 or email [email protected] to reserve yours!

We like to celebrate our Local artisans all year long

Need holiday gifts? We have got you covered! We supply books, journals, art supplies, puzzles, toys and lot's more. Give us a call or email to place an order, or come by the store with a mask!

We can't seem to keep Barack Obama's memoir in store! Give us a call or email to set one aside, or come on in, as we are now open every day of the week! We don't expect these to be on the shelf for very long.

We can't seem to keep Barack Obama's memoir in store! Give us a call or email to set one aside, or come on in, as we are now open every day of the week! We don't expect these to be on the shelf for very long.

Did you hear the news? @outlanderkitchen has a new cookbook out. Were taking pre-orders for signed copies! Call 250-629-6944 or email [email protected] to reserve yours!

Do you listen to audiobooks and still want to support your local bookstore? Libro.fm makes that possible. Just set Talisman as your local store and we will benefit from you buying audiobooks! And in April libro is passing 100% of sales on to indie bookstores when their customers create a new account. https://libro.us8.list-manage.com/track/click

Hi friends We are now open only for online and phone orders. All new and used books and most of our merchandise are listed on our website: www.talismanbooks.ca. We will keep getting books to you as long as were able! Free delivery on Pender. Email: [email protected]... Phone: 259-629-6944 We are in the store Tuesday-Saturday 12-4pm See more

Sunday. March 22, 2020 DEAR CUSTOMERS, Due to the COVID 19 virus, Talisman Books will be taking measures to ensure the safety of our customers and staff.... New store policy and procedures: - New store hours will be Tuesday to Saturday 12-4 PM, during which the front door will be locked and there will be one staff member inside. We will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. - We will continue to take your orders online (www.talismanbooks.ca), by phone (250-629-6944), or by email ([email protected]). - Payment by card or e-transfer is preferred . - In-store or curbside pickup will be facilitated. We are also happy to deliver on-island. - If you are not symptomatic and feel safe entering the store, we will allow a maximum of 2 people at a time and we ask that you follow social distancing recommendations. - We will have gloves available for customers as long as stock lasts Thank you for your understanding during this difficult and confusing time. We want to help you get through this crisis in the safest way possible. With best wishes, Talisman Team

We will not be taking used books until further notice.

For others at home with kids, some of our favorite authors are doing daily videos to keep us entertained and educated. Ill add links in comments as they come up. Mo Willems Lunch doodle (daily videos via Kennedy center website but Im accessing via YouTube as kc traffic is crazy): https://youtu.be/RmzjCPQv3y8... Oliver Jeffers is reading a book a day on his Instagram feed and talking about making stories. This article links to that and other authors doing the same: https://bookriot.com//kidlit-authors-stepping-up-during-t/

Dear friends, community members, and customers, We have thought long and hard about how to proceed during these uncertain times. For now we will stay open regular hours, and we will reevaluate day to day as new information becomes available. If you are symptomatic or want to self-isolate, were happy to take orders over phone, email, or online at talismanbooks.ca and well deliver your purchases. In the store, we will have Lysol wipes on hand for those who come in and rest as...sured that were wiping down high-contact surfaces regularly. Were proud to serve this community and well get through this together. Love, Anne, Jim, and the team See more

Stay warm, book lovers! Well be open again once the power comes on!

From Rachel Lenkowski Photography

Rainy January: perfect for puzzles! Come on in and help us with this @elspethmclean toughie!

We have some new arrivals.... #holidayfun #stuffiesofinstagram

Small packages is up! Come in and see!

Small Packages #before Our most popular show is returning for a ... 5th? 6th? year! Stay tuned! #localart #penderisland

Join us this Saturday!

Bus reading this morning. This is exactly what Im in the mood for. #patrickdewitt #frenchexit #bookstagram #busreading

Small Packages is happening! If you didnt get the email, be added to our list. Drop us a line at [email protected]

Bookstore customers are the best. Ill miss you guys. - Mel

Rainy day, lap cat, @therealmargaretatwood . #perfection #testaments ... #indiebookstores #bookstagram #penderisland #readlocal #shoplocal

Goodbye #bma2019!!! Thanks for the memories! (1) back seat full of book swag (2) our Airbnb was appropriately at the corner of "Ethel" and "Wilson" #canlitforever (3) introvert socks from the fabulous @mosaic_books #indiebookstores #bookstagram #kelowna

New show opening at Talisman. Just set up today! Fourteen fibre artists are showing their work. (Poster credit: Susan Purney-Mark).

Its here!! #orcaseverywhere @leirenyoung

Thanks to Joanna for taking this on!

I think thats doable...

My assistant likes stickering used books #indiebookstores #takeyourkidstowork #summerholidays

Did you know that Mouseketeer Annette had her own series of Nancy Drew-style novels? So fun. @ Talisman Books & Gallery

Chaotic neutral here.

This is going to be a great event. For a sneak preview, watch Pauls TED talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9HUvTy6aA

This weekend! 3 fabulous poets! Kate Braid, Laura Williamson, and Liz Breslin. All the way from New Zealand!

Cat snuggles and book #winningtheweekend

Its that time again.... Auditioning my next book. Where the Crawdads Sing is a tough act to follow!

Is your book club looking for a great summer read? We just got a new crop of bargain books in. Great prices and big quantities. Come check them out!

Look down! Waaaaaay down! Many of our sections now have a 40% off shelf at the bottom. Take a peek next time youre in!

Ooooh Im so excited to read this! Congratulations to Emily Ruskovich! https://www.irishtimes.com//debut-us-author-emily-ruskovic