Upcoming Events

December 2024

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December 5th, 12th & 19th - OPEN Late for Holiday shopping - 7PM

 

December 14th - Come out for Merry & Signed: A Holiday Author Event. 

​Meet five incredible local authors and discover your next favorite read.

Featuring - Emily Murray, Kate Cole, and Christine Krause (Romance), as well as Jen Desmarais (Romance, Fantasy) and Éric Desmarais (Fantasy).

Don’t miss your chance to get signed copies—perfect gifts for the book lovers in your life! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of stories, smiles, and inspiration.

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December 17th - 6-8pm - The Book's Better Silent Book Club. Space is limited, please reserve your spot! Sign up today! 

Agenda - 6-6:30pm arrive, mingle & chat about books 

6:30-7:30pm - grab a seat & read silently

7:30-8pm - chat with attendees about your books or keep on reading. 

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Past Events:

November 2024

 

November 8th - 5-6pm - Phonics Information Session with Laura Bains. 

Laura Bains is based out of Carleton Place and is the most highly recommended literacy tutor in our area.  She has just published aMUSEinPHONICS, a set of phonics books she wrote and designed so that children can actually teach themselves to read.  All they need to begin is a knowledge of most of the letter names and sounds. 

aMUSEinPHONICS is perfect for beginning readers, and for those lacking a solid phonics foundation, leading to gaps in reading accuracy and/or understanding. They work well for students from 4-16 years of age, ESL learners  and those students diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, LDs.   Come on down to The Book's Better at 10 Maple Avenue on Friday November 8th from 5-6pm to learn how aMUSEinPHONICS can get your reluctant reader to love literacy!!

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November 19th - 6-8pm - The Book's Better Silent Book Club. Space is limited, please reserve your spot! Sign up today! 

Agenda - 6-6:30pm arrive, mingle & chat about books 

6:30-7:30pm - grab a seat & read silently

7:30-8pm - chat with attendees about your books or keep on reading. 

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November 22 - 5-7pm - Join us (sign up here) for an engaging book discussion and signing event with author Rod Carley! Rod will dive into his latest novel, RUFF, and sign copies of his books. Pre-order now to ensure we have your copy in stock for the event. Stop by the store or email us at infobooksbetter@gmail.com to reserve yours today!

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Rod is the award-winning author of four works of literary fiction: RUFF (September 2024), GRIN REAPING (long listed for the 2023 Leacock Medal for Humour, 2022 Bronze Winner for Humour from Foreword Review INDIES, a Finalist for the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Humor/Comedy, and long listed for the ReLit Group Awards for Best Short Fiction of 2023); KINMOUNT (long listed for the 2021 Leacock Medal for Humour and Winner of the 2021 Silver Medal for Best Regional Fiction from the Independent Publishers Book Awards); A Matter of Will (Finalist for the 2018 Northern Lit Award for Fiction).

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​November 30th - 11-4pm Christmas/Open House at The Artisan Village at the Falls

Visit The Artisan Village at the Falls for a festive showcase of unique holiday gifts, live art demonstrations, and exclusive holiday deals! Our talented neighbors will be presenting their handcrafted art—perfect for thoughtful Christmas gifts. Plus, we’re thrilled to host two local authors signing books from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Stop by to explore our latest titles, stocking stuffers, and special offers. Don’t miss out on this exciting holiday shopping experience!

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October 2024

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October 5th - 1-3pm - GRAND OPENING! Join us for our Grand Opening event from 1-3pm. Ribbon cutting at 1pm. More info to come

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October 15th - 6-8pm - The Book's Better Silent Book Club.

Join us for our first silent book club. Space is limited, please reserve your spot today! 

Agenda - 6-6:30pm arrive, grab a snack and chat about books 

6:30-7:30pm - grab a seat and read silently

7:30-8pm - chat with attendees about your books or keep reading. 

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September 2024

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September 27th - 5-7pm - Meet Author Ashley Buchanan for her first author signing event. Pick up your copy of Forever Yours to Love. ​​