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...
Summer Wedding!
July 24, 2017 |
Hi everyone! Guess what I did the other day! I GOT MARRIED! Yep, Peter and I tied the knot in front of about 60 of our closest...
Dewey Divas Spring 2018
June 21, 2018 |
Here are Laureen and Saffron’s Dewey Divas Adult and Kids picks for spring 2018!
Dewey Divas Winter 2018
June 21, 2018 | Hi Everyone! Check out the great reads in Saffron and Laureen’s Dewey Divas’s Winter 2018 Adult and Kids lists!
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...
Pride for the Future
June 26, 2017 |
It’s nearly the end of Pride Month. I hope you’ve gotten the chance to go out and celebrate your identity or allyship in the best way you...
Happy Pride Month!
June 19, 2017 |
I hope everyone is having an excellent Pride Month, with parades and fighting for equal rights for all LGBTQ+ peoples! In between all these events (check out...
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...
“Comfort Food” for Your Body and Mind
May 22, 2017 |
We all have down days, whether caused by internal or external influences. Politics, family drama, work stress… it can all get to you. If you’re anything like...
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...
What are you reading?
March 20, 2017 |
Hi guys! What are you reading right now? Isn’t that everyone’s favourite question? I remember applying for a seasonal job at Chapters Indigo (the location has now...
Trekking Beautiful British Columbia
March 13, 2017 |
Spring is a particularly busy season for this humble book rep. My territory extends throughout central BC and the north end of Vancouver Island so, weather permitting,...
Oh baby!
February 13, 2017 |
Hello! With the gift show now in our rear view mirror we can take a sigh of relief and I can start the deep reflection period of...
Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly
February 3, 2017 |
Every season, there are a bunch of books that catch my eye (mainly because I’m a book fiend… you have to be in this job!!) and I...