Happy Legalization Day!
October 17, 2018 |
It was a long time coming, but it’s finally here: marijuana is now legal in Canada! To celebrate, here are some great books for the green readers...
Dewey Divas Winter 2019
October 11, 2018 |
It’s that time of the season again! Ampersand’s Laureen and Saffron’s Dewey Diva picks for winter 2019 have arrived. Check out their kids and adult lists for...
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...
Dewey Divas Fall 2018
June 21, 2018 | Ampersand’s Laureen and Saffron’s Dewey Divas Picks for Fall 2018 have arrived. Check out the Kids and Adult lists for some great reads.
Father’s Day is Coming
May 28, 2018 |
Father’s Day is just around the corner! These three books are what we will be gifting our dads (and ourselves!) this Father’s Day. Drink! 50 Beer...
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!...
Kris’ List for Women’s History Month!
March 5, 2018 |
This March we celebrate Women’s History Month! To kick things off, check out these 5 books from my reading list on women who’ve changed history, and inspire...
2018 Reading Challenge: Truth & Reconciliation
February 19, 2018 |
I’m likely not the only one out there who sets herself an annual reading challenge. This year my goal is to read 52 books… at least one...
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
February 12, 2018 |
Happy lunar new year, everyone! I hope you’re able to get to a parade and watch the dragons dance, and maybe even score some delicious dumplings of...
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...
2018 Reading Challenge: Juvenile Graphic Novels
January 16, 2018 | I’m likely not the only one out there who sets herself an annual reading challenge. This year my goal is to read 52 books… at least one...
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!...
Gift Giving Solutions
December 11, 2017 |
One of the most stressful parts of this time of year is finding gifts for all your loved ones. My general rule of thumb is to get...
NaNoWriMo Tips and Tools
November 14, 2017 |
Happy Writing Month! I am so proud of all participants in NaNoWriMo (and AcWriMo) for your dedication to such a daunting and amazing goal! I can’t even...
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...