Louise Penny on CBC Scene by D - Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 at 9:52am

Louise Penny has a feature article on CBC Scene, talking about her new book A Trick of the Light, A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel.

Louise will in our Grant Park store for the Winnipeg launch of A Trick of the Light Tuesday, September 27, 8:00 pm.

Categories: buzz, Winnipeg

Manitoba Authors on our Winnipeg Bestseller List by D - Friday, Sep 16, 2011 at 10:12am

We are very proud to have these Manitoba authors on our bestseller list this week. The complete Bestseller list is available under the Bestsellers heading on the right.

Hardcover Fiction
2.Irma Voth, Miriam Toews.

Hardcover Non-Fiction
1.Henry Kalen's Manitoba, Henry Kalen.
2. Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap Stories, Randy Bachman. Meet Randy this Saturday at 11:00 am, in our Grant Park store.
3. Stories of Selkirk's Pioneers and Their Heritage, Kenneth G. Howard.

Paperback Fiction
3. Dadolescence, Bob Armstrong
4.The Setting Lake Sun, J.R. Léveillé.
5. Alert to Glory, Sally Ito.

Paperback Non-Fiction
1. Snapshots II: Navigating the University Years, Frank Maraj.
2. Twenty One Years in the Penalty Box, Harold Skazyk.
3. Sprang Unsprung, Carol James.

Books for Young People
1. Where the Rivers Meet, Don Sawyer.
2. Retro Girl, T.D. Thompson.
4.The McGillicuddy Book of Personal Records, Colleen Sydor.
5. The Archaeolojesters #1, Andreas Oertel.

Categories: Awards, Winnipeg

Jim Cuddy contest has now begun! by Michael Wolch - Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 at 4:50pm

Ok. The contest has now officially begun.

Come down to McNally Robinson Grant Park and enter to win tickets to our exclusive, intimate & interactive performance with Jim Cuddy on October 6th at 6PM.

Remember, you have to win to get in.

Jim will be performing music from his brand new CD Skyscraper Soul and answering a few audience questions.

Categories: Site News, Music, Store News, Winnipeg, Event News, Contests and Giveaways, Live at McNally Robinson

Events in our Winnipeg store this week. by D - Monday, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:18am

Carol James launching Sprang Unsprung: An Illustrated Guide to Interlinking, Interlacing and Intertwining. Monday, September 12, 7:00 pm.
Meet the Composer featuring Michael Reisman series teams up with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra for this Pre-Concert Presentation hosted by Anne Manson. Monday, September 12, 7:30 pm.
Barry Finlay launching Kilimanjaro and Beyond: A Life-Changing Journey. Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm.
Café Scientifique: The University of Manitoba and Canadian Institutes of Health Research IRSC Café Scientifique presents Food: The Answer to What Ails You? Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm.
Harris D. Gulko (writing as David G. Sirrah) launching Love Letters to and from Sarah: A memorial tribute from her soul mate. The net proceeds from the sale of this book will accrue to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 pm.
Harold Skazyk launching Twenty One Years in the Penalty Box. Wednesday, September 14, 8:30 pm.
Don Sawyer & T.D. Thompson, Pemmican Publications Dual Reading of Where the Rivers Meet, Flight of the Wild Geese, and Retro Girl. Thursday, September 15, 7:30 pm.
Sally Ito launching Alert to Glory. Thursday, September 15, 8:00 pm.
Helen White Duo, Free Live Music in Prairie Ink Restaurant + Bakery. Friday, September 16, 8:00 pm.
John Einarson launching Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia. Saturday September 17, 2:00 pm.
Burton Trio, Free Live Music in Prairie Ink Restaurant + Bakery. Saturday, September 17, 8:00 pm.

Categories: Winnipeg, Event News