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.
This Saturday come see Maritime Author, Meghan Rose Allen between 1pm and 4pm. She will be at the store with her recently published book Enid Strange. Enid Strange is an…
‘Book Giveaway’ Swing over to our Facebook Page to enter to win a copy of Goth Girl by Local Author, Melanie Mosher. Get extra ballots for 1- tagging a friend…
Happy 30th Birthday to Roald Dahl’s Matilda!!! On October 1st, 1988 a little book loving girl called Matilda brightened up our lives – 30 years later, what do you think…
Dartmouth Book Exchange is pleased to welcome Local Children’s Author, Jacqueline Halsey and her latest book “Piper”, a chapter book for ages 8-12. Piper, takes place aboard the Hector, a…
Our Seasonal Table has changed over to all things Autumn . Some titles you may enjoy include: Autumn Blue by Karen Harter, Everything We Ever Wanted by, Sara Shepard, When…
Our store is getting a wee bit Spooky. Check out our new Adult’s and our new Children & Young Adult’s “Spooky Books” displays. Click on picture to see more.
Our Discount Room is getting overfull so we have added a new price: In the Discount room the Paperbacks are $2.00 each or 3 for $5 or now…. *10 for…
Roald Dahl Day is a holiday which celebrates the birthday of Roald Dahl – probably one of the greatest storytellers of all time. It is celebrated on September 13 every…
Still Moments Magazine is doing a new promotion in our store. Next time you are in the store, enter your name in for a draw for a basket of books…
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…
Check it out!!! Our Book Signing Event with Brenda Pearson is in the September issue of snapd Dartmouth
Please Welcome Meghan Rose Allen author of the recently published Enid Strange, a middle grade magical/ fantasy chapter book for ages 10-13, October 13th from 1-3pm. A resident of Sackville…
And the winner of the Brenda Pearson Billionaire’s Love & Forgiveness Goody Basket was Yvonne Higney. She was quite pleased to get this news upon returning from her vacation. Congratulations…
Attention Teachers. Looking for books for fill out your classroom’s library??? We give teachers 10% off their classroom purchases of over $50, before taxes and after credits and 20% off…
We had a successful event with Brenda this afternoon. Several of our customers will definitely be reading about Max & Megan this week. The winner of the draw for the…
Check it out!!! Our Christmas in July Event with T.M. Ramsay is in the August issue of snapd Dartmouth.
The winner of our very first book draw/giveaway was Angela Pratley and her family. We hope you enjoy your new reads.
We are drawing for 2 chapter books, uncorrected proofs/advance reader’s copies. The first is by Canadian Author Anna Humphrey: “Megabat” ages 7-10. The second is by Ellen Potter: “Big Foot…
We had a successful Christmas in July event with T.M. Ramsay, author of The Magic Of Shimmar, a middle grade reader. For those of you who wanted to attended but…
Counting down to our Christmas in July event this Saturday, July 7th from 1pm to 4pm, with Children’s Author T.M. Ramsay, author of “The Magic Of Shimmar”. The star of…
A valued customer just put 3 Canvas Totes on hold to pick up later. She is using them as teacher gifts!!! What a GREAT idea!!!
Good morning from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange. Welcome Summer- Our Seasonal Table has been updated to all things summer. It is also sharing it’s space with a display…
Local Author Brenda Pearson will be visiting Dartmouth Book Exchange Saturday, August 11 from 1pm to 4pm to sign & speak about her books. A transplant from Quebec to Halifax,…
We are happy to announce that we will be celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, July 7th from 1pm to 4pm, with Children’s Author T.M. Ramsay, author of “The Magic…
Now that several of our Canvas Tote Bags have found homes with our customers we are starting an album of places the Totes have visited. From the beach, to the…
Look what just arrived at the store, just in time for Mother’s Day!!! These Canvas Tote Bags are 16″x16″ and are here while supplies last. Your choice of either black…
Ever wonder what happens to the some of the well used children’s books that have been donated to our store or the ones we have weaned out of our children’s…
May the 4th Be With You. We have a whole section of Star Wars books in our store.
Look what arrived at the store today and will be sharing space on our seasonal table. Starting September Dartmouth Book Exchange will be the newest distributor of Atlantic Books Today…
We are now selling a selection of themed romance gift baskets put together by “Designs by Still Moments”. The themes include: The Gardener, Beach Day, Lazy Day Sunday & I…
Beverly Cleary turns 102 years old Thursday, April 12th & it’s the perfect time to Celebrate & read one of her books or series to your child/ren. From the adventures…
A successful “Bookmark & Basket” event here at Dartmouth Book Exchange with Designs by Still Moments!! Congratulations to Liz McCoombs & Pamela Osmond who were the lucky winners of the…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange
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 61st Anniversary!!! Today, after reading…
One more sleep until Dr. Seuss’ birthday- March 2nd. Did you know he would have been 114 this year? While he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on…
True crime is a non-fiction literary genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. If you like True Crime novels come check…
Please note we will be closed on Monday February 19, 2018 for Nova Scotia’s 4th Annual Heritage/Family/Mona Louise Parsons Day. We will resume normal hours Tuesday February 20, 2018.
“Give them a gift they will remember long after they’ve read the book!” Join Still Moments Designs on March 24, 2018 at Dartmouth Book Exchange from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Stop…
Our visit by Local Young Adult & Children’s Author, Melanie Mosher was quite successful today. Several children will be reading their brand new, autographed copies of Fire Pie Trout and…
Several new Charm Bookmarks, by Still Moment Designs, were dropped off at our store this morning including this one. Remember Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.
In one week we welcome: Local Young Adult & Children’s Author Melanie Mosher Author of Goth Girl and Fire Pie Trout. She will here Saturday, February 10th from 1:00pm to…
“Then suddenly, Mr. Wonka stopped. In front of him, there was a shiny metal door. The party crowded round. On the door, in large letters, it said: THE CHOCOLATE ROOM”-…
“The only meals they could afford were bread and margarine for breakfast, boiled potatoes and cabbage for lunch and cabbage soup for supper.” excerpt from Chapter 1- Charlie and the…
On January 17- 1964, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published for the first time. That’s 54 whole years of the one and only Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Grandpa…
Happy Birthday Michael Bond, creator of Paddington Bear. He would have been 92 years old yesterday. January 13th, 1926- June 27th, 2017. Help celebrate his birthday with your child(ren) by…
Jeff Brown, Author of the Flat Stanley series, would have turned 92 on January 1st, 2017 (Jan 1st 1926-Dec 3rd 2003) The Flat Stanley books are quite popular in…
It was so nice to see that many of our “Blind Date With A Book” books were bought this year as Secret Santa Gifts.
December 21, 1937, Dr. Seuss had his first book published “I Saw It On Mulberry Street”. It was 23 years later, 1960, that “Green Eggs & Ham”, my personal favourite…
And the winner of the Christmas Basket by Still Moments Magazine was Jodie Usher. Congratulations Jodie. And once again we’d like to give a big thanks to Darlene Fredette of Still…
We now have a selection of charm bookmarks for sale, in 2 different styles, made by Still Moments Designs. Perfect to go with that Gift Certificate or book for Christmas.
Books make great gifts. Stumped on what to buy them??? We sell Gift Certificates.
Our Seasonal table has now been changed over to “Winter”. It showcases Winter books for the Preschooler to the Adult Reader.
Only 10 days left before we draw for this wonderful Christmas Basket from Still Moments Magazine. Draw Date: December 15th. Have you filled out your free ballot to win??? Lots…
Does your “Elf on the Shelf” bring with them, on the day they first arrive, a stack of wrapped children’s Christmas stories to unwrap & read each night as a…
Our Theme Table has changed over to something a bit more Christmassy.
Did you know that November is “Picture Book” Month??? In the past few weeks we have reorganized & added over 500 books to our children’s room. Many of these are…
The next time you are in our store, fill out a ballot to win this Christmas Basket from Still Moments Magazine. It will make the perfect Christmas gift for yourself…
On October 15th, 1952 Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White was first published. My son’s class read it last year. I remember reading it for the first time in Grade 2. …
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Weaver has won the Cowboy themed basket from Still Moments Magazine! Congratulations Nancy! And once again we’d like to give a big thanks…
Good morning from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange. Check out our new Movie/T.V. Section at the front of our store. The books here are alphabetized by the title of…
Autumn has arrived and our seasonal table has been updated to all things fall.
Junie B. Jones is a children’s book series written by Barbara Park and illustrated by Denise Brunkus. Published by Random House from 1992 to 2013, the stories begin with Junie…
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…
It’s the first day of September and Still Moments Magazine has given us another basket of books to draw for at the end of the month. The theme of this…
5 days until the draw for the “Romance In A Basket” from Still Moments Magazine. Have you come in & filled out a ballot for it yet??? Lots of goodies…
Dr. Seuss’ Publisher bet him that he could not write a book using 50 or fewer different words. The result: Green Eggs and Ham which was released on August 12th-1960.
It’s the first day of August and Still Moments Magazine has arrived in our inbox with a spotlight done on Dartmouth Book Exchange. Check it out.
Romance in a Basket Still Moments Magazine has brought us a Gift Basket. We are pleased to say that Dartmouth Book Exchange is being Spotlighted in their very first monthly…
It might be hot outside, but it isn’t in Dartmouth Book Exchange. We just had a Heat Pump Installed. Now customers can enjoy cooler temperatures while they shop & browze…
On July 28th, 1992, Dinosaurs Before Dark, the first volume of Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House Series was first published. This year marks her 25th Anniversary. Let’s help her celebrate…
I have added some new Canada Reads to our Canada Reads Table including Birdie by Tracey Lindberg (2016), Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz (2016) The Break by Katherena Vermette…
Our theme table has just changed over to a new theme. Can you guess what the new theme is??? As always, if you have an idea for an upcoming theme,…
The Dartmouth Tribune published an article June 20th, called “Turning the page in Dartmouth” by Debra Wells-Hopey. The wonderfully written article’s sole focus was on our store & was printed…
We just changed over our Seasonal Table to Summer. Here you’ll find your Beach, Deck or Cottage reads. Just click on the Summer Table’s picture on our Home Page to…
Let’s count down to Robert Munsch’s 72nd by reading a Munsch a day, until his birthday, June 11, with your child(ren). Need some Munsch books??? I’ve placed some on our…
We have a brand new section in our store. In this bookcase you’ll find British Crime & British Mysteries written by authors such as Mark Billingham, Jessie Keane, Ann Granger…
May the Fourth be with you!!! We have more than 30 different Star Wars books in our new Science Fiction section, plus several sets. We also have a shelf of…
Ever wonder what happens to the some of the well used children’s books that have been donated to our store??? We just got a Thank-you e-mail from Holland Road Elementary…
Beverly Cleary turns 101 years old Wednesday, April 12th & it’s the perfect time to Celebrate & read one of her books or series to your child/ren. From the adventures…
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 60th Anniversary!!!
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd. Did you know he would have been 113 this year? While he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the pages…
Please note we will be closed on Monday February 20, 2017 for Nova Scotia’s 3rd Annual Heritage Day. We will resume normal hours Tuesday February 21, 2017.
For the first time ever- we have more than 30 of Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter books in stock! Mercer Mayer is the writer & illustrator of the widely popular children’s…
We just got in a whole bunch of the Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne. The series consists of two groups. In the first 28 books, Morgan Le…
Judy Blume Celebrates her 78th Birthday Feb 12th. Some of her best known works are Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret , Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing ,…
On January 13- Michael Bond, Author of the children’s series Paddington Bear, turned 91. To celebrate read some of his books, watch the movie & have an Orange Marmalade Day…
We have a large, growing section of Cozy Mysteries/Berkley Crimes in our store. The crime-solver in a cozy mystery is usually a woman who is an amateur sleuth. The occupations…
Our “Themed Table” has changed again. Can you guess what the theme is now??? As always if you have any suggestions for upcoming themes just let us know.
Jeff Brown, Author of the Flat Stanley series, would have turned 91 on January 1st, 2017 (Jan 1st 1926-Dec 3rd 2003) The Flat Stanley books are quite popular in…
Cornelia Funke’s Birthday is on Saturday & she will be 58. Cornelia Funke is a German author of Children’s Fiction. She was born on December 10, 1958, and is best…
