Friday, 17 June 2011 until Saturday, 25 June 2011
20% off store-wide on regularly-priced merchandise! (Excluding special orders.)
Stock up on summer reads for yourself and your family. As well as children’s books we have toys, games and craft kits for kids!
Everything you need for summer fun!
Or, pick up a great little piece of hand-crafted jewelery to thank a teacher or celebrate a graduation!
We have two authors visiting the store on the 25th of June at 2:00pm.
In Owl’s Nest, we have Ruth Oltman, author of Ruthie’s Trails: A Lifetime of Adventure.
In Owlets, we have children’s author B. Couban with her picture book Morning Star and the Wild Horses.
You can find more information and RSVP at our Facebook page.
We’re already gearing up for the fall shopping season with lots of author events, from kids’ chapter books to new Canadian cookbooks.
For the latest information, please check our events page, email us at owlsnestbooks@shaw.ca or call the store at 403-287-9557
Tuesday, 2 November 2010 at 4:30pm
Senior Owlets Book Club meeting, discussing Flush by Carl Hiaasen
Tuesday, 2 November 2010 at 7:00pm
Reading and signing with Julie Kirkpatrick, author of The Camino Letters: 52 Tasks on the Road to Finisterre.
Saturday, 6 November 2010 at 9:30am
Junior Owlets Book Club Meeting, discussing 100% Wolf by Jayne Lyons.
Tuesday, 9 November 2010 at 5:30pm
Join us at the Auburn Saloon (163 – 115 9th Avenue SE) for Calgary’s first Giller party! Includes a broadcast of the Scotiabank Giller Gala live from Toronto starting at 7:00pm.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 at 4:30pm
Fledglings Book Club Meeting, discussing Child of Dandelions by Shenaaz Nanji.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 at 7:00pm
Join local authors Barb Howard and Catherine Simmons Niven, along with local singer/songwriter Christie Simmons for an evening of inspiration, words and song.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010 at 7:30pm
Hootdunnit Mystery Book Club Meeting, discussion Deadly Dues by Linda Kupecek, featuring a special visit from the author.
Thursday, 18 November 2010 at 7:30pm
Launch of two new chapbooks from Freefall Magazine. A Hundred Pelts by Juleta Severson-Baker and Flee the Rising Sun by Madelaine Wong.
Thursday, 25 November 2010 at 7:00pm
Launch of The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures in Northern Cooking. The evening will include samples from several recipes in the cookbook!
Saturday, 27 November 2010 at 2:00pm
Launch of Jan Markley’s newest chapter book, Dead Bird Through the Cat Door.
On September 11th, Owl’s Nest is pleased to be hosting local author Agnes Bellegris for a signing of her book Days to Treasure. Agnes will be available for chats, questions and autographs from 2 to 4pm.
About the Book:
Days to Treasure is a nostalgic interpretation of the joys of childhood play throughout the four seasons. Written in sublte poetic form with thoughtfully rendered illustrations by Katerina Meritkas, this keepake book will engage people of all ages.
About the Author:
Agnes Bellegris is professional writer and editor based out of Calgary. She has an avid interest in children’s literacy and learning, providing author visits and workshops to schools in Calgary and beyond.
You can RSVP for Agnes’s signing on Owl’s Nest’s Facebook Page, by calling 403-287-9557 or by email us at owlsnestbooks@shaw.ca
Call 403-287-9557 or email owlsnestbooks@shaw.ca to RSVP or for more information.
7 September @ 4:30pm, Senior Owlets book club meeting, discussing Gone by Michael Grant.
11 September @ 9am, Junior Owlets book club meeting, discussing Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins.
11 September @ 2pm, local author Agnes Bellegris with her lovely children’s book Days to Treasure.
15 September @ 7:30pm, Hootdunnit meeting, discussing Seaweed on the Street by Stanley Evans
21 September @ 4:30pm, Fledglings meeting, discussing Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
23 September @ 7:00pm, Dr. Ruth Simkin lauches her memoir The Jagged Years of Ruthie J. (Note: This event takes place in the Crump Room at Christ Church Calgary, 3602 – 8th Street SW.)
Those of you in our immediate neighbourhood may have heard of the extensive resurfacing of Elbow Drive that’s starting today.
Rest assured that we’ll open all through construction.
If you’d like to know if we have a certain book, toy or gift item, please feel free to call or email ahead.
Phone: 403-287-9557
Email: owlsnestbooks@shaw.ca
Driftwood's War by James Davidge -- the fifth and latest in the Driftwood series
Saturday, April 10th at 2:00pm
A little about the newest Driftwood book:
An escalating conflict between Canada and Denmark threatens to engulf the world in a violent war. Hans Blekansit is ensuring profit by the manufacturing of absurd and deadly weaponry. Meanwhile Driftwood struggles with the magical instruction at the Regimental Conservatory of the Order of the Good and True. Will she learn what she needs to help bring the world out of its state of chaos?
Please join us in celebrating with James. We’d love to see you there.
Cradling the Past: A Biography of Margaret Shaw by Madelaine Wong and Margaret Shaw (paperback, $18.90)
On April 17th at 2:00pm Madelaine Wong, co-author of Cradling the Past: The Life of Margaret Shaw will join us at the Owl’s Nest for a reading and signing.
Ms. Wong, along with her mother Margaret Shaw, has created a book that is a wonderful record of a life in Alberta. Margaret Shaw grew up in the Great Depression, attended a convent school where she struggled for acceptance, and was a teacher in a one-room-schoolhouse during the Second World War. She raised ten children, two of them diagnosed with autism.
It’s stories like Margaret Shaw’s that are too often forgotten, but they are the stories that have shaped Alberta into what it is today.
Madelaine Wong will be reading from Cradling the Past at 2:00pm on Saturday, the 17th of April. The reading will be followed by a quick question period, then a signing.
We look forward to seeing you there.
A good glass of wine and a great book, what could be better?
With the members of calgaryauthors.com and the staff of Britannia Wine Merchants, Owl’s Nest is pleased to present a series of evenings featuring wine and literary pairings.
On Thursday, 18 February 2010 we will host:
Helena Kalivoda, author of Awaken
Expressive, eye opening, compelling, balanced, powerful, victorious.Fred Elford, author of Sometimes, I Fly
Contemplative, thoughtful, warm, questioning.S. Roger Joyeux, author of The Story of Light
Full-Bodied, divine, light.Beth Castle, author of Oxygen Mask
Deep and bold with a sweet finish.
On Tuesday, 23 February, we will host:
Jeane Waiter, author of Life’s Song and A Song of the Heart
Light/refreshing, rich undertones, charming/sweet, nuances of flavour, sparkling, pleasing aftertaste.Suzanne Alexander-Heaton, author of The ABC Field Guide to Faeries
Earthy, enchanting, humorous, mystical, playful.Heather Good, author of Conscious Mindful Leadership
Refreshing, brilliant powerful clarity.Tina Thrussel, author of Believe in Yourself, You Are Awesome: Journaling With Intention
Clean, balanced, brilliant and charming.
Please join us on the 18th, the 23rd or on both nights for some great wines and to meet these authors and hear their inspiring stories.
In February, both Junior and Senior Owlets Book Clubs will be host to local authors. Kids, this is your chance to have a visit with a real published author and discuss their books. Bring your questions about their books, their jobs or anything to do with becoming an author yourself. The authors will also be happy to sign copies of their book after the visit!
Senior Owlets (Grades 6 to 9)
Tuesday, 2 February 2010 @ 4:30pm
Rebecca Tingle, author of The Edge on the Sword.
Junior Owlets (Grades 3 to 6)
Saturday, 6 February 2010 @ 9:00am
Jan Markley, author of Dead Frog on the Porch.
We look forward to seeing you there.
