Our I Read Canadian Reading Flash Mob Event was a big success!!! We had 19 readings, from 18 different books/poems. We had 7 Young Adult and Children’s authors in attendance…
Good morning from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange.Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day- have you gotten your sweetheart a gift yet??? #ALittleTreatForSomeoneSweet
Local Author Melanie Mosher will be just 1 of 8 authors participating in our ‘I Read Canadian Reading Flash Mob’ here at the store on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30pm.…
We had a wonderful time today with 2 local children’s authors for our #WorldReadAloudDay 2020 event Jan L. Coates and Alice Walsh joined us with their vast collection of wonderful…
Congratulations Jen Robley winner of Robyn Carr’s Virgin River, now on Netflix, donated by writer & editor Tim Covell. Our first draw of 2020.
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Take 20 minutes to make learning together…
We had a great day with Award-winning Journalist Kayla Hounsell author of the True Crime National Bestseller ‘First Degree- From Med School to Murder: The Shocking Story of the Will…
***Book Give-a-way***Welcome to Virgin River, a small rugged town deep in California’s redwood forests. Pull up a chair at Jack’s Bar, catch up on the local gossip, order Preacher’s meatloaf…
Seasoned customers regularly catch my eye with a smile when they overhear some of the comments made by new customers on their first visit to the store. We never tire…
A Bookish Gift that lasts all year It could be for a Birthday or Christmas.Wrap 12 books, add the months and ifyou use craft paper you can add somedoodles or…
Happy New Year’s from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange: Erin, Amy & Sue
Dartmouth Book Exchange- 2019 in review 2019 was a year of firsts, with new ideas tried, new community connections made and just some plain old fun to be had. We…
We had a fun & tasty event with local Author @SarahSawler today. Thanks to all who braved the wet weather today to come for a visit. #SignedBooksMakeGreatGifts#Dbex
Congratulations Raylene MacDonald, winner of the collection of books written & donated by local Author Donna Alward. To get a ballot for a chance to win the collection of books she…
Marilyn Davidson Elliott, Author of ‘The Blind Mechanic’ and Professional Storyteller Cindy Campbell-Stone showing off our tote during our Halifax Explosion Stories Night- December 5th- 2019
Congratulations Roberta Read!!! She won Postcards at Christmas. Donated by Local Author Donna Alward.
The winner of Sarah Morgan’s ‘The Christmas Sisters’ was Marilyn Parker. Congratulations!!! For in her ‘Winter Survival Kit’ along with a book she would add: homemade cookies, a favourite beverage, bookmark,…
We had a great beach themed day at Dartmouth Book Exchange with Local Author Anita Johnston Gazzola & Illustrator Melissa Johanna Kelly Conrad & their newest book ‘As I Wander’.…
Have you been invited to participate in a cookie exchange this Holiday Season? We have several cookie cookbooks in our store that would be perfect for you.
We had a wonderful event today with Anne Louise O’Connell of OC Publishing. Anne is an accomplished writer, she began writing fiction in 2011. Her first novel, Mental Pause, launched…
Whether you are a young family just starting your traditions or you are looking for a new holiday tradition to start, what could be better than a ‘Book Advent Calendar’ for Christmas? Wrap…
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favourite things. Our…
We had an extremely successful ‘Spooky Tales Night’ last night. Despite the weather, Cindy Campbell-Stone & Steve Vernon told their tales to a full house. Thank-you to everyone who braved…
Join Dartmouth Book Exchange for a Night of Spooky Tales told by Professional Storytellers; Cindy Campbell-Stone, liaison of the Helen Creighton Folklore Society & local author Steve Vernon!!! The first…
We had a successful event today with Clare O’Connor and her middle-grade reader Skateboard Ibby.
Did you know that Skateboarding will be an Olympic Sport for the first time in 2020? Come visit Local Author Clare O’Connor and her debut chapter book ‘Skateboard Sibby’. Released…
Local Author Anne C. Kelly and her middle grade, historically-rich debut novel ‘Jacques’ Escape’. The story of a fourteen-year-old boy, who is deported from Grand Pré with his family and…
The winner of 4 new books written & donated by New York Times Bestselling Romance Author, Donna Alward, for our ‘Bookstore Romance Day’ draw was Brenda Lewis. Congratulations Brenda!!! @DonnaAlward @BkstoreRomance #Dbex#RomanceWriter#Romance
Happy Roald Dahl Day from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange. Roald Dahl Day is a holiday which celebrates the birthday of Roald Dahl – probably one of the greatest…
First day of school has arrived!!! Good morning from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange. For those of you with school-aged kids… congratulations for getting them out the door with…
We had a great time hosting the very first annual Bookstore Romance Day!!! Global News & Dartmouth Snap’d were both here to cover the event!! There were lots of books signed…
Though Nicholas Sparks does not write Romance, he does write Love Stories. What is the difference you ask???Though both have romantic elements, the sub-genres have different requirements. Love stories must…
Our Tote was seen today with Singer & Author David Myles at Mabel Murple’s Book Shoppe and Dreamery in River John. #SantaNeverBringsMeABanjo#dbextoteadventures#MyWeekendIsAllBooked#Ilovereading#Dbex
A card is something very nice, But maybe read only once or twice.So instead, think of sharing a book you see And Mommy and Daddy will read it to me.…
As a lead up to the “First Annual Bookstore Romance Day’, I thought we’d post a picture of the bachelorette party we hosted today at the store. So nice to…
We hosted a fun event today with local Author & Illustrator Dawn Sinclair, co-creator Bahia Makhoul & their book ‘Self’. Self is not just a book, it’s an experience- “Self…
Author Sheree Fitch with her new tote at Wordplay today at Mabel Murple’s Bookshoppe and Dreamery in River John. #dbextoteadventures#MyWeekendIsAllBooked#Ilovereading#Dbex
Now that we are in our busy season we ask that when you bring in books for credit- please limit the amount you bring in to what you can carry…
Carolyn j. Morris, the author of the picture book ‘Happy Birthday Canada’, just one in a series of books, starring Chick & Duckling. Each book engages the audience with rhyme,…
We had a successful & fun book launch here this afternoon with local Fantasy Author, Diane Lynn McGyver’s & her book ‘Revelation Stones’. Thanks to all those who came in…
Happy Birthday Robert Munsch!!! Born June 11- 1945, Robert turns 74 today. #childrensbook #picturebooks #Dbex #bookstore
A Munsch A Day Until His BirthdayTuesday- June 11th is Robert Munsch’s Birthday. Celebrate his Birthday by reading one of his books your child.
Congratulations to Katie Matheson , the winner of Donna Morrissey’s The Fortunate Brother our latest ‘Book Giveaway’. Thanks to all who participated.
Congratulations Kerri Conrad, who won Mr Flood’s Last Resort by Jess Kidd. Thanks to all who participated.
Congratulations Haley Pennell who won ‘The Sound of Drowning’ by Katherine Fleet. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Our tote was down at the Alderney Landing’s Farmer’s Market this morning visiting this famous Weather Gal and her book ‘Grandma Says’. Thanks, Cindy Day for being a great sport!!! #dbextoteadventures…
Congratulations Heather Creighton on winning the ‘Spring Break Basket’ presented by Still Moments Magazine. Heather was rather excited when she picked up her basket today, she says she has never…
Don’t forget, this Thursday we draw for the ‘Spring Break – Book Basket Giveaway’ presented by Still Moments Magazine. With each purchase get a ballot for your chance to win-…
We had a super fun day with local author & artist Barbara Carter, her 3 memoirs, her book of poetry and some of her art.
“I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Happy Earth Day
I just finished the Chocolate Mini Book Favours for Local Author, Barbara Carter’s Event Saturday, May 4th- 1-4pm.
The draw date for the ‘Spring Break’ book basket, donated by Still Moments Magazine, is May 9th. Get a ballot for a chance to win with each purchase. See staff…
We had a successful event today with Local Author Cathy MacKenzie and her book ”Wolves Don’t Knock’. Lots of new faces in the store, lots of great conversation and even…
I made up a bunch of mini book chocolates to give out during our event with C.A. Mackenzie and her book ‘Wolves Don’t Knock’ Saturday, April 13th 1-4pm. #Dbex #books…
A customer came in Monday and said to me that she loved all the changes we’ve made in recent years to the store. She said it was moving away from…
Here it is, the last day of March Break in Nova Scotia and we are so pleased at the amount of new customers that visited our store this week. Many…
On March 12, 1957, Dr.Seuss unleashed The Cat In The Hat onto an unsuspecting & innocent world and we haven’t been the same since. Happy 62nd Anniversary!!! Today, after reading…
We had a successful event today with Local Children’s Author Anita Johnston Gazzola & Illustrator Melissa Conrad & their picture book ‘As I Walk”, the first in a series of…
We are all ready for tomorrow when we host Local Children’s Author Anita Johnston Gazzola & Illustrator, Melissa J.K. Conrad, and their picture book ‘As I Walk’ from 1-4pm.
We are counting down the days until Saturday when we host Local Children’s Author Anita Johnston Gazzola & Illustrator, Melissa J.K. Conrad, and their picture book ‘As I Walk’ from…
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday—what better way to celebrate than to read? Did you know Dr. Seuss would be 115 this year? While he is no longer with us,…
snapd Dartmouth’s March issue just arrived at our store!!! They video snapd our Purple Frog event with Local Children’s Author Angela Jeffreys. Their new Augmented Reality is so awesome. Very…
The winner of the ‘Winter Escape’ February 2019 Basket Giveaway Presented by ‘Still Moments Magazine’ and ‘Finding The Write Words’ was Lois Clark. Congratulations!!!
Our World Read Aloud Event with Local Children’s Author Angela Jeffreys and her picture book ‘The Purple Frog’ was a big success. Thanks to all who took time out of…
1 more sleep until our ‘World Read Aloud’ event with Local Children’s Author Angela Jeffreys and her picture book ‘The Purple Frog’. Just for fun! Come to our ‘Purple Frog”…
Introducing our New Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Table Every month Reese chooses a book she loves, as part of Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine, which focuses on celebrating…
Our Tote was seen visiting Woozles this weekend, Canada’s Oldest Children’s Bookstore. #dbextoteadventures#Ilovebigbooks#Ilovereading#Dbex
Come celebrate ‘World Read Aloud Day’ with us!! We are celebrating, the day after, on Saturday, February 2nd, with local Children’s Author Angela Jeffreys’ and her picture book The Purple…
Saturday our tote visited Sugar Moon Farm, a Maple Syrup/ Sugar Camp and Restaurant in Earltown, N.S. #dbextoteadventures#Ilovebigbooks#Ilovereading#Dbex#SupportLocal@SugarMoonFarm
Dartmouth Book Exchange’s customers picked Memory Lane Heritage Village as their favourite Tote Adventure of 2018. I wonder what mischief our tote will get into in 2019??? #dbextoteadventures #Dbex#Ilovebigbooks#bookstore#supportlocal
Dartmouth Book Exchange is pleased to welcome local children’s author Angela Jeffreys and her picture book ‘The Purple Frog’ Saturday February 2nd 1-4pm . In celebration of Mi’kmaw History Month…
Our event with Local Author Jane Doucet and her book The Pregnant Pause is in January’s issue of snapd Dartmouth. Jane Doucet’s debut novel, shortlisted for a 2018 Whistler Independent…
Our Event with Local Author Cindy Tingley & her book Lily’s Secret was snapd. Lily’s Secret is the first in a series of children’s books told from the perspective of…
The winner of the Autographed copy of Lily’s Secret by Cindy Tingley and a stuffed Lily, donated by OC Publishing, was Pierce & his sister Calah.
81 years ago today, December 21-1937, Dr. Seuss had his first book published “I Saw It On Mulberry Street”. This past Tuesday, December 19th Dr. Seuss’ wife, Audrey Geisel passed…
Check out our Brand New Canvas Totes, the perfect gift for the Book Lover on your list. #dbextoteadventures
Our book event with local author Jane Doucet, author of ‘The Pregnant Pause’, Saturday was a successful & super fun day. Highlights of the event included visits with Local Author…
Local Children’s Author Cindy Tingley with her book Lily’s Secret and a plush stuffed Lily did an event at our store today. Lily’s Secret is the first in a series…
Congratulations Marlene Fanning- winner of the Gardener themed ‘Romance in a Basket’ donated by Still Moments Magazine.
Our Seasonal Table changed over to Winter today. Completely changed over seasonally, this popular table sets the mood for each of our four seasons. The current “Winter” table showcases Winter…
We were snapd last month during our Jacqueline Halsey event.
We had a wonderful, fun event with local author Genevieve Graham today!!! She is passionate about breathing life back into Canadian history through tales of love and adventure one book…
Congratulations Brenda Dort on winning the ‘Lazy Day Sunday’ Goodie Basket. Our next, and final draw will be held Thursday December 6th, for the Gardener Basket donated by Still Moments…
This Saturday, during our event with Genevieve Graham, from 1-4pm, for each one of her books that you buy- you will get a ballot for a chance to win a…
Dartmouth Book Exchange is pleased to welcome Local Children’s Author Cindy Tingley, author of Lily’s Secret. Lily’s Secret is the first in a series of children’s books told from the…
The winner of the first Christmas Goodie Basket draw, donated by Still Moments Magazine, was Barbara Cyr. Congratulations Barb on winning the “I Love Books” basket. Our next draw will be held…
We had a delightful rewarding event with local children’s author Jacqueline Halsey today!!!
Counting Down…2 more sleeps until Local Author Jacqueline Halsey’s event at our store!!! Dartmouth Book Exchange is pleased to welcome Local Children’s Author, Jacqueline Halsey, Saturday November 17th from 1-4pm. She…
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Our…
The winner of the “Romance in a Basket” from Still Moments Magazine was Courtney Boutilier. Congratulations Courtney. The dates for our next “Romance in a Basket Draws”, donated by Still…
We were snapd last month during our Meghan Rose Allen Book Event
Now that several of our Canvas Tote Bags have found homes with our customers we have started an album on Facebook of their adventures and all the places they have…
Jane Doucet’s debut novel, shortlisted for a 2018 Whistler Independent Book Award, “The Pregnant Pause” is about a married woman who is turning thirty-seven and trying to decide whether or…
Dartmouth Book Exchange welcomes Local Author Genevieve Graham- Saturday December 1st from 1pm to 4pm. Genevieve Graham is the bestselling author of Tides of Honour, Promises to Keep, and Come…
Our event this past Saturday with Local Author Megan Allen Rose was magical. With faeries creating mischief with Meghan’s newly released book Enid Strange.
