New Heather's Picks, Indigo Spotlight, 40% off top 20
bestsellers & new releases
TORONTO, June 6, 2013 /CNW/ - June Events at Indigo
Books & Music
From bestselling authors to the hottest new releases, Indigo and
Chapters stores nationally host FREE, and exclusive events through
the month of June including an appearance by celebrity chef
Chuck Hughes.
BOOK SIGNING WITH GARDENING EXPERT WIM VANDER ZALM
Join Wim Vander Zalm -
renowned gardening expert, owner of two Art Knapp Plantland garden
centres and a regular on CKNW's The Bill Good Show - for a
demonstration followed by a signing of his new book,
Just Ask Wim!.
Chapters Metrotown
Metropolis, Metrotown 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Saturday, June 8th,
2:00pm
INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS PETE THE CAT
Join us for a special performance and book signing with Pete the
Cat, in partnership with the Winnipeg International Children's
Festival! Get ready to move and groove with the cool, blue cat with
a laid back attitude! Pete (brought to life by bestselling author
Eric Litwin) performs a
lively show that connects reading, writing and language development
with music.
Chapters Polo Festival
Polo Festival, 695 Empress Street, Winnipeg, MB
Saturday, June 8th,
1:00pm
BOOK SIGNING WITH VIKKI VANSICKLE
Kick off the summer season with Vikki
VanSickle as she talks about and signs copies of her new
novel, Summer Days, Starry
Nights. For ages 10 and up!
Chapters Erin Mills
Erin Mills Power Centre, 3050 Vega Blvd, Mississauga, ON
Saturday, June 8th,
1:00pm
Chapters Brampton
Market Hall, 52 Quarry Edge Drive, Brampton, ON
Thursday, June 23rd,
1:00pm
BOOK SIGNING WITH CELEBRITY CHEF CHUCK HUGHES
Join us as Food Network star and celebrity chef Chuck Hughes signs his sizzling new
cookbook! Chuck's Day Off features over 100 recipes for
cooks at all levels plus a behind-the-scenes look at a life
dedicated to great food and fun.
Joignez-vous à nous alors que le chef vedette du réseau Food
Network, Chuck Hughes,
signera des exemplaires de son plus récent livre de cuisine.
Chuck's Day Off renferme plus de 100 recettes pour les
cuisiniers de tous les niveaux, et donne un aperçu d'une vie vouée
à la bonne nourriture et au plaisir
Indigo Burlington
1250 Brand Street #102, Burlington,
ON
Wednesday, June 12th,
7:00pm
Chapters Rideau
47 Rideau Street, Ottawa,
ON
Saturday, June 15th,
3:00pm
Indigo Place Montreal
1500, avenue McGill College,
Montreal, QC
Sunday, June 16th,
2:00pm
BOOK SIGNING WITH ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA AWARD FINALIST
JANET GURTLER
Meet Romance Writers of America Award finalist Janet Gurtler as she signs her newest novel
and stay for a conversation about the book, How I Lost
You.
Indigo Crossiron Mills
Unit 346, 260155 CrossIron Blvd, Rocky
View, AB
Wednesday, June 12th,
5:00-6:30pm Meet & Greet &
Book Signing
7-8:30pm Book Discussion
BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR JULIE HART
Meet Julie Hart as she signs
her new book, Hart Strings. In this vibrant and honest
memoir, Bret "Hitman" Hart's ex-wife
and the mother of his four children chronicles the ups and downs of
balancing life with a superstar husband in the circus world of
professional wrestling.
Chapters Chinook
Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail, Suite L1, Calgary, AB
Friday, June 14th,
7:00pm
BOOK SIGNING WITH TV HOST & AUTHOR JULIE DANILUK
Join author, TV host, speaker, and nutritionist Julie Daniluk, as she signs her book,
Meals That Heal Inflammation, and takes us through her
recipe for delicious and nutritious living.
Indigo Milton Crossroads
Milton Crossroads, 1180 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON
Saturday, June 15th,
12:30pm
INDIGO PRESENTS: FIERCE READS TOUR
From Darklings to Syrenka, from contemporary to paranormal - this
tour has the fiercest Teen titles! Meet a panel of amazing authors
as they share stories and advice with fans and sign their brilliant
YA novels. Featuring Leigh
Bardugo, Jessica
Brody, Emmy
Laybourne, Anna
Banks and Gennifer
Albin!
Indigo Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin Street, Unit #29, Toronto, ON
Wednesday, June 19th,
7:00pm
BOOK SIGNING with AUTHOR CATHERINE MCKENZIE
Meet Montrealer Catherine
McKenzie - author of the popular novels Spin,
Arranged and Forgotten - as she launches her latest
novel, Hidden.
Venez rencontrer l'auteure montréalaise des livres à succès
Spin, Arranged et Forgotten, Catherine McKenzie, à l'occasion du
lancement de son nouveau roman, Hidden.
Indigo Place Montreal
1500, avenue McGill College,
Montreal, QC
Thursday, June 20th,
5:00pm
INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS AWARD WINNING WRITER & ILLUSTRATOR
KEVIN SYLVESTER
Meet Toronto's own award-winning
writer and illustrator Kevin
Sylvester as he joins our 9-12 Kids Book Club and signs
his bestselling series starring a 14-year-old crime-solving chef.
Read this month's book club pick, The Crusader's Curse, and
join the conversation!
Chapters Bayview Village
2901 Bayview Avenue, #132, Toronto,
ON
Friday, June 21st,
6:00pm
IN-CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR SUSAN JUBY AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR
CHEVY STEVENS
Join Susan Juby - author of
Bright's Light and The Woefield Poultry Collective -
in conversation with bestselling author Chevy Stevens to celebrate the release of
Stevens' newest thriller, Always Watching. Book signing to
follow.
Chapters Nanaimo
Woodgrove Centre, 6670 Mary Ellen Drive, Nanaimo, BC
Satruday, June 22nd,
2:00pm
INDIGO SPOTLIGHT, NEW HEATHER'S PICK, RELEASES AND 40% OFF
TOP 20 BESTSELLERS
The Indigo Spotlight program introduces readers to a new
standout title every month, selected and curated by our expert book
buyers.
We're pleased to announce that June's Indigo Spotlight title is
an outstanding fiction title by Philipp
Meyer, The Son - a ferocious, brilliantly
structured historical saga of one family's rise to power, set
against the backdrop of the founding of Texas. The Great American Novel is alive and
well: The Son is an instant classic.
Indigo CEO and Chief booklover, Heather Reisman has selected a new
Heather's Pick for the month of June. Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat
- a stunning story and tribute to the heart of sport. It is a
magnificent chronicle of the nine boys from Seattle who captivated the world as they rowed
to the 1936 Berlin Olympics; it paints a riveting portrait of
character, endurance, and optimism.
Other exciting titles releasing for the month of May
include:
- Sylvia Day's Entwined In
You; June 4th
- Lauren Weisberger's Revenge
Wears Prada; June
4th
- Jeanette Walls' Silver
Star; June 11th
- Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich
Asians; June 11th
- Neil Gaiman's Ocean at the
End of the Lane; June
18th
Indigo is thrilled to be offering a 40% discount on Indigo's
Top 20 Bestsellers on hardcopy and trade paperback titles. With
bestseller titles updated weekly, there will always be something
new to enjoy.
SOURCE Indigo Books & Music Inc.