The Mysterious Players will be performing “Dead & Buried”, a murder mystery/comedy based on Louise Penny’s award-winning novel Bury Your Dead, on Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Kitchener Public Library, Main Library (in the main floor reading lounge). The Mysterious Players have been entertaining audiences with clever plot twists and audience interaction since 1986. There will be [...]
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Dead and Buried with The Mysterious Players
Posted in event, Uncategorized, tagged bury your dead, dinner theatre, kitchener public library, louise penny, mysterious players, rum runner pub on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
September is OBOC Month
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
September is filled with One Book, One Community events! Explore forensic science, Samuel de Champlain, police grief, crime scene investigation and more. Stop by our booth at Car Free Sunday, a.k.a. Square2Square, on Sept. 18. We will be near the Coffee Culture on King Street in Waterloo. Enter your name in the draw! Check out [...]
Submit your Book Recommendation by Aug. 10
Posted in Uncategorized on July 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget to send in your recommendations for next year’s One Book, One Community selection. The committee is accepting suggestions until Wednesday, Aug. 10 at midnight. Thanks to everyone who has submitted great titles so far. Read the list of selection criteria and then suggest your book now.
We’re Blushing – Kind Words for our Tenth Birthday
Posted in I heart OBOC, Uncategorized on July 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Bonnie, faithful reader and participant in author events, shares her experience with OBOC and why community reading is such an important experience. Thank you to Bonnie for her ongoing support of One Book, One Community! OBOC is a gem for so many reasons. Because annual OBOC author visits are hosted in local high schools, OBOC [...]
Alternate Formats
Posted in Uncategorized on May 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that Bury Your Dead is available in alternate formats? Pick up a copy of the successful title in any of the following formats: Regular print Large print Audio CD Digital audiobook Check out your local library to borrow Bury Your Dead in any format: Cambridge Libraries and Galleries Kitchener Public Library Region [...]
Bury Your Dead Excerpt
Posted in Uncategorized on May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Haven’t picked up your copy of Bury Your Dead yet or waiting for a library copy? Check out this excerpt of Bury Your Dead online at MacMillan Publishing. You can also find reading group guides and an audio excerpt from the audiobook here.
Elizabeth Ruth Event
Posted in Uncategorized on April 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A farewell event for past OBOC author Elizabeth Ruth will be held by the Toronto Public Library at the North York branch. Elizabeth Ruth will conclude her term as writer-in-residence by speaking about her experience. She will moderate a Question & Answer and host readings by three writers who participated in the manuscript evaluation part of the [...]
Like Louise on Facebook
Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Louise Penny is on Facebook and has recently changed her personal profile over to a fan page. Head over to Facebook and “like” Louise to receive little updates about her experiences with writing and life in general. Check out her audiobook selection while you are there!
Fallis and Boyden in the Spotlight!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Our OBOC authors are in the spotlight again! Check out Terry Fallis’ intangiview by the Book Madam at http://bookmadam.posterous.com/the-intangiview-terryfallis-the-best-laid-pla Watch this fascinating discussion between Joseph and Saul as they explore one of Canada’s most debated figures: Louis Riel.
Terry’s Fond Reflections
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Terry has posted a very nice recap of his time with OBOC this year, including the title launch, the TNQ event, the readings and the book club dinner. Many thanks to Terry for his kind words. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay. And we agree: the food in Waterloo Region is amazing! Head [...]
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10th Anniversary Mug
