Fairies Are Real (Book Fairies, That Is)
July 9, 2018 |
If you want a good wholesome story in a time when every other article in the news makes your heart drop a little further down into the...
Ampersand Reads
July 2, 2018 |
Do you follow us on Goodreads? You should! We read pretty voraciously and we always post everything we’re reading! For instance: Judy recently read Bitter Orange and...
Upcoming Shows
May 14, 2018 |
Hello there! Like all good friends it is customary to let each other know where we are at all times. We don’t want to miss your call...
Has Spring sprung?
March 19, 2018 |
Out here on the west coast, we tend to get started on our gardens early. In the last two weeks, I’ve seen crocuses, daffodils, and cherry blossoms!...
Books for Black History Month
February 5, 2018 |
Hi friends! February is Black History Month so let’s kick things off with a nice, thematic (but not at all exhaustive) booklist: Black Girl Magic: A Poem 9781250173720...
New Year, New You?
January 8, 2018 |
So here we are, one week into the new year. Have you managed to keep any of your resolutions? As a serial resolution-breaker, I’ve given them up!...
Writer’s Block
November 6, 2017 |
Welcome to NaNoWriMo! For any of you suffering from writer’s block, or those who consider themselves to be better readers than writers (ahem!), I’ve compiled a list...
Book-inspired Halloween costumes are so hot right now
October 24, 2017 |
This may be the only time I ever say this… PUT THE BOOK DOWN. It’s October 24th, do you know what your Halloween costume is? Maybe you’re...
Time to Cozy up with a Great Book
October 2, 2017 |
Fall is definitely here on the west coast, and that means rain for the next six months. But not to worry; we’ve got plenty of books for...
Summer Fun
August 28, 2017 |
Summer is almost over, but the kids aren’t back at school quite yet! Here are some titles to keep them occupied until September 5th! My Big Book...
What We Read Last Month
August 7, 2017 |
Hi friends! Can you believe it’s August already??? Where has the summer gone?! We’ve definitely made some big dents in our summer reading lists here at Ampersand....
True North strong and free!
July 28, 2017 |
We here at Ampersand have had a full month of July. When we weren’t out visiting accounts or reading our favourite new books in the sun, we’ve...
Oh, Canada!
July 3, 2017 |
Happy July, friends! Canada Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to stop celebrating Canada 150. This week we’ve rounded up a list...
Love Yourself!
May 29, 2017 |
Hello friends! Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness month? While there is never a bad time to indulge in some self-care, Mental Health Awareness month seems...
Some Advice
May 15, 2017 |
One of my many vices is that I am a voracious reader of advice columns. We could all use some help, right? (If I’m honest, I usually...
#FemalesAreStrongAsHell
May 8, 2017 |
It’s almost Mother’s Day and I’m sure many of you are thinking about gifts for the amazing moms in your lives. But why stop there? Let’s celebrate...
Celebrate Mother’s Day!
May 4, 2017 |
Spring has sprung (or is still springing here in Toronto) and Mother’s Day is around the corner! Whether you live far away from mom or you see...
Spring Has Sprung!
April 10, 2017 |
It’s officially Spring, and it’s about time! Holy cow, you guys, we’ve had a brutal winter out here in Vancouver. I always think spring seems like an excellent...
Fresh Starts for Spring
April 3, 2017 |
Happy April, friends! Spring is finally here (technically, anyway, Mother Nature is being rather indecisive about it in Toronto). I think Spring is a great time for new beginnings,...
Finding a new favourite
March 27, 2017 |
There’s nothing more exciting to a reader than discovering a new favourite book. Unfortunately, we don’t always know what books will do it for us. Sometimes a...