May - 04
2018
2018
May the 4th Be With You.
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May the 4th Be With You. We have a whole section of Star Wars books in our store.
Category: Blog
May - 02
2018
2018
Look what arrived at the store today….
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…
Apr - 27
2018
2018
Themed Romance Gift Baskets
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…
Apr - 09
2018
2018
Happy 102nd Birthday Beverly Cleary
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…
Mar - 25
2018
2018
A successful “Bookmark Event” with Designs by Still Moments
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…
Mar - 14
2018
2018
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange
Mar - 12
2018
2018
Happy 61th Anniversary!!!
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 61th Anniversary!!! Today, after reading…
Mar - 01
2018
2018
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
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…
Mar - 01
2018
2018
True Crime Novels
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…
Feb - 15
2018
2018
Heritage/Family/Mona Louise Parsons Day
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.
Feb - 12
2018
2018
Still Moments Designs Bookmark Event
“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…
Feb - 10
2018
2018
A Successful First Event at the Store!!!
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…
Feb - 08
2018
2018
Charm Bookmarks
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.
Feb - 03
2018
2018
In Person: Local Young Adult & Children’s Author Melanie Mosher
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…
Jan - 30
2018
2018
February 1st is World Read Aloud Day
“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”-…
Jan - 23
2018
2018
Counting Down to Family Literacy Day Saturday, January 27th
“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…
Jan - 18
2018
2018
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turns 54
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…
Jan - 14
2018
2018
Happy Birthday Michael Bond
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…
Jan - 01
2018
2018
Happy 92nd Birthday Jeff Brown
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…
Dec - 24
2017
2017
Blind Date With A Book
It was so nice to see that many of our “Blind Date With A Book” books were bought this year as Secret Santa Gifts.
Dec - 21
2017
2017
Happy 80th Anniversary!!!
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…
Dec - 15
2017
2017
And The Winner of the Christmas Basket Was…..
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…
Dec - 14
2017
2017
Charm Bookmarks
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.
Dec - 14
2017
2017
Christmas Gift Certificates
Books make great gifts. Stumped on what to buy them??? We sell Gift Certificates.
Dec - 08
2017
2017
Winter Table
Our Seasonal table has now been changed over to “Winter”. It showcases Winter books for the Preschooler to the Adult Reader.
Dec - 05
2017
2017
Win a Christmas Basket from Still Moments Magazine
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…
Nov - 17
2017
2017
A Bookish Countdown to Christmas
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…
Nov - 16
2017
2017
Red Any Good Books Lately
Our Theme Table has changed over to something a bit more Christmassy.
Nov - 12
2017
2017
November is “Picture Book” Month
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…
Nov - 08
2017
2017
Christmas Basket from Still Moments Magazine
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…
Oct - 25
2017
2017
Happy 65th Anniversary
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. …
Oct - 02
2017
2017
The winner of the Cowboy Themed Basket was….
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…
Sep - 28
2017
2017
If you Liked the Movie- You’ll Love the Book.
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…
Sep - 22
2017
2017
Autumn has arrived
Autumn has arrived and our seasonal table has been updated to all things fall.
Sep - 14
2017
2017
Celebrating 25 Years of June B. Jones
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…
Sep - 07
2017
2017
First day of school has arrived!!!
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…
Sep - 01
2017
2017
Cowboy in a Basket
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…
Aug - 26
2017
2017
Romance In A Basket
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…
Aug - 12
2017
2017
Happy 57th Anniversary
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.
Aug - 01
2017
2017
Spotlighted in Still Moments Magazine
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.
Jul - 27
2017
2017
Romance in a Basket
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…
Jul - 22
2017
2017
It Might Be Hot Outside- But Not In Here
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…
Jul - 19
2017
2017
Magic Tree House celebrates 25 years of “Growing” Magic Tree House Readers
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…
Jul - 13
2017
2017
Canada Reads
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…
Jul - 05
2017
2017
Our “Theme Table” has a New Theme
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,…
Jun - 22
2017
2017
Dartmouth Book Exchange is in the News
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…
Jun - 15
2017
2017
Summer Table
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…
Jun - 07
2017
2017
A Munsch a Day until his Birthday!!!
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…
May - 18
2017
2017
British Crime & British Mysteries
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 - 04
2017
2017
May the Fourth be With You!!!
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…
Apr - 20
2017
2017
Discarded Children’s Books & Black-Out Poetry
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…
Apr - 01
2017
2017
Happy 101st Birthday Beverly Cleary
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…
Mar - 12
2017
2017
Happy 60th Anniversary!!!
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!!!
Feb - 23
2017
2017
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
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…
Feb - 19
2017
2017
Heritage Day/Family Day
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.
Feb - 09
2017
2017
Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter Series
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…
Feb - 09
2017
2017
Magic Tree House Books by Mary Pope Osborne
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…
Jan - 31
2017
2017
Happy Birthday Judy Blume
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 ,…
Jan - 25
2017
2017
Have an Orange Marmalade Day
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…
Jan - 19
2017
2017
Berkley Crime/ Cozy Mysteries
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…
Dec - 29
2016
2016
Theme Table
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.
Dec - 18
2016
2016
Happy Birthday Jeff Brown
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…
Dec - 07
2016
2016
Cornelia Funke’s Birthday is on Saturday & she will be 58.
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…
Dec - 04
2016
2016
Do you have enough books for this?
Do you have enough books to build a book tree??? One of our dearly missed former employees sent us a picture of her tree. What do do think??? Do you…
Dec - 01
2016
2016
Other Holiday Traditions
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.
Dec - 01
2016
2016
December Book Tradition
Welcome December. Does your family have a favourite December book tradition? A book a day is a fun way to countdown to Christmas. Just wrap 24 books, they can be…
Nov - 21
2016
2016
Theme Table
Our theme table has just been changed. Can you guess what the new theme is???
Nov - 20
2016
2016
The Halifax Explosion
On December 6th, it will have been 99 years since the SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship laden with high explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the…
Nov - 16
2016
2016
Did you know that November 17th is Guinness World Records Day???
In November 2004, the Guinness World Records book sold its 100 millionth copy! Guinness World Records Day was created to celebrate this huge achievement – and the incredible accomplishments of…
Nov - 03
2016
2016
Updated Seasonal Table
The Spooky books have mysteriously disappeared off our Seasonal Table and have been replaced with Young Adult & Adult War stories.
Oct - 28
2016
2016
A Helpful New Basket
A helpful new basket now sits on the counter for our customers. It says: Did you forget your glasses. Feel free to borrow a pair of ours.
Oct - 16
2016
2016
Happy Birthday Gordan Korman
Canadian Author, Gordon Korman turns 53 on October 23rd. He is the Author of more than 80 Children’s & Young Adult Fiction books. A number 1 New York Times Bestselling…
Sep - 15
2016
2016
New shelves
It’s coming along. The new shelves are looking great, wouldn’t you agree? They hold a lot more then our old shelves did & they will also hold oversized books. So,…
Sep - 13
2016
2016
Happy 100th Birthday Roald Dahl
September 13th would have been Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday, the author who entertained children (and adults) with classics like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, while Dahl died in 1990,…
Sep - 12
2016
2016
Excuse Our Mess
Good morning from the staff at Dartmouth Book Exchange. You may have noticed, if you have been in recently, that there are a lot of boxes of books stacked around…
Sep - 08
2016
2016
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 their lunches & backpacks stuffed full…
Sep - 07
2016
2016
The Magic School Bus is 30 years old
Did you know that The Magic School Bus is 30 years old? The first book, The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks, was published in the summer of 1986. It…
Aug - 23
2016
2016
The parking lot is finished!!!
The parking lot is finished!!! We will be open on Wednesday August 24th- BUT-we are not allowed to park on our new parking lot yet. So the landlord has given…
Aug - 17
2016
2016
Parking lot to be paved- 2 day closure
Dartmouth Book Exchange will be closed Monday- August 22 & Tuesday August 23rd, so that our parking lot can be repaved. Thank-you for your understanding.
Aug - 08
2016
2016
Diary Of A Worm by Doreen Cornin
What are you reading with your child tonight??? How about Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cornin & Harry Bliss. This is the diary…of a worm. This worm lives with…
Aug - 03
2016
2016
Our Theme Table has a Brand New Theme
Our Theme Table has a Brand New Theme. Can you guess what the theme is from the picture on our Blog??? Got an idea for an upcoming theme??? Just let us…
Jul - 25
2016
2016
Canada Reads Table
We have added a brand new table in our store. This table is full of books that have been selected as winners of CBC’s Canada Reads. Here you’ll find books…
Jun - 16
2016
2016
Summer Seasonal Table
In hopes that our weather will improve I changed over our Seasonal table from Spring to Summer early. The table now contains a great selection of books for your summer…
Jun - 01
2016
2016
Counting Down to Robert Munsch’s Birthday
Welcome June. Has it been almost a year since Robert Munsch’s 70th birthday already???? Let’s count down to Robert’s 71st by reading a Munsch a day, until his birthday, June…
May - 24
2016
2016
Happy Birthday Margaret Wise Brown!
Happy Birthday Margaret Wise Brown, Author of the popular children’s book: Goodnight Moon. Her Birthday was yesterday, May 23rd- she would have been 106 years old. Celebrate by reading one…
May - 19
2016
2016
Happy 67th Birthday Mary Pope Osborne!
Tomorrow, May 20th, is Mary Pope Osborne’s Birthday. She writes the Children’s Chapter Book Series: “The Magic Tree House”. In celebration I just made-up a 12 book starter set of…
May - 12
2016
2016
Brand New Theme Table
We have a brand new theme table in our store. The table’s content will completely change every few months to a new theme. Have an idea for an upcoming theme-…
May - 04
2016
2016
May the Fourth Be With You
May the Fourth be with you!!! We have more than 30 different Star Wars books in our Science Fiction room, plus several sets. We also have a shelf of Children’s…
May - 03
2016
2016
Mother’s Day
Need a Gift for Mother’s Day? Don’t know what to get her? We sell Gift Certificates.
Apr - 29
2016
2016
Historical Romance Section
Do you enjoy reading romance novels in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past? Well, we have a large section in our store that is…
Apr - 23
2016
2016
Books about TV Shows & Movies
Did you know we have a full Bookcase (both sides) dedicated to a lot of your Favorite TV Shows & Movies? Come in and stock up so you can still…
Apr - 22
2016
2016
Our Spring Table
It’s such a beautiful Spring Day, & Sue did such a great job on our Gardening Gift Bag, as well as the Spring Seasonal Table, I thought I’d share an…
Apr - 13
2016
2016
Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Tedd Arnold won the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Award for his book “Hi! Fly Guy”, which is the first in a series of funny and silly books featuring Buzz and…
Apr - 07
2016
2016
Beverly Cleary turns 100
Beverly Cleary turns 100 years old Tuesday, April 12th & it’s the perfect time to Celebrate & read one of her books or series to your child/ren. From the adventures…
Apr - 06
2016
2016
A Cat In The Hat Snack
This afternoon you could read Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat In The Hat” with your Kids/Grandkids and have this fun & nutritious Cat In The Hat snack. You just need Grapes,…
Mar - 31
2016
2016
More “Blind Dates with Book”
I’ve just added more Brand New Blind Dates to our “Blind Date With A Book” table. Also, the Blind Date books that are written by Canadian Authors are now all marked…
Mar - 13
2016
2016
Our Updated Spring Table
With the time springing forward today I thought I would update our Seasonal Table to all things Spring, with a focus on Irish themed books in celebration of St. Patrick’s…
