November 2015 events
Special Teen Event
Sunday November 1st at 3 p.m.
Come hear two cool readings from the Secrets series from Orca: Vicki Grant will read from Small Bones, and Marthe Jocelyn will read from A Big Dose of Lucky. Afterwards they’ll be happy to participate in a Q & A! Note: there is no Teen Book Club this month; this event will take its place.
Lexicon Book Club
Friday November 6th, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This month we’re talking about The Mathematician’s Shiva by Stuart Rojstaczer. What did you think about this book? Come by, BYOsnacks, and join in on a lively discussion. Note: usually our book club is held on the second Friday of each month, but we’re switching it up this time.
Remembrance Day
Wednesday November 11th
We will be opening up after 12 p.m. on Remembrance Day, staying open till 5 p.m.
Arthur Bull reading and performance, with special musical guest Norm Adams
Friday November 13th, 7 p.m.
Join us as Arthur Bull reads from his new book of poetry Fifty Scores (Teksteditions) and plays guitar, accompanied by cellist Norm Adams. It will be a wonderful night of poetry and music!
Sue Goyette and Elena Johnson reading
Saturday November 14th, 7 p.m.
Come hear some gripping poetry as Gaspereau Press authors read from their latest books of poetry. Elena Johnson joins us from BC with her book Field Notes for the Alpine Tundra, and Sue Goyette (whose book Ocean was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize) from Halifax with The Brief Reincarnation of a Girl.
Holiday Open House at Lexicon Books!
Friday November 27th, 6 - 8 p.m.
You are invited to a Holiday Open House. Drop by for a treat and complimentary wrapping. We are delighted that Emma Fitzgerald will be signing her new book Hand Drawn Halifax (Formac Publishing). We have a grand selection of her cards and prints in stock, along with the lovely prints and cards of other local artists. We look forward to seeing you, our glorious patrons!