Greetings!
This month we celebrate the wonderful women in our lives on Mother's Day, May 12th. Read below for some selected gift recommendations. Come into our stores and find the perfect gift for the Mom in your life.
Tickets are selling fast for
Dr. Brian Goldman, In Conversation
. Please see below for all the details. Come in and buy your tickets before this great afternoon event sells out!
Looking for things to do in our community? The Oceanside community hosts a fantastic array of events from musical performances to benefits, to garden tours. Take a look below at all the tickets were are currently selling to local events.
As always, find out what we are reading in our
Staff Picks
section, as well as discovering new releases. We hope to see you soon!
Happy reading,
Barb & Tom
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BARGAIN
BOOKS
in both stores
a FABULOUS NEW selection of
BARGAIN BOOKS
INCREDIBLY LOW
PRICES
UP TO 70% OFF REGULAR RETAIL
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Natalie Tan's Book of Luck & Fortune
by Roselle Lim
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This is a story of mothers and daughters - what brings us together and what tears us apart. A story of one woman discovering her strengths through the examples of her mother and grandmother. Great characters in a story filled with food, community, love, luck and a dose of magical realism.
Releasing June 11th
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The Temptation of Gracie
by Santa Montefiore
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A charming and redemptive story of family, women through the generations, and of lost love. Set within the idyllic backdrop of Tuscany, Gracie reconnects with her past, while developing meaningful relationships with the women in her family, and her newfound friends. A wonderful, heartwarming love story.
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Raincoast Chronicles 24: Cougar Companions
by Judith Williams
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This is a remarkable photo collection of days past, along with Judith Williams' excellent text. West Coast History at it's best!
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Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest
by Arthur R. Kruckbery & Linda Chalker-Scott
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I love the idea of using native plants suited to our natural surroundings in garden design. This book offers many beautiful choices, with abundant information.
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Ask Again, Yes
by Mary Beth Keane
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The characters were well drawn and very believable. I really enjoyed this story. This book would make a great Book Club read.
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SING INTO SPRING
Friday, May 3rd 7pm
Knox United Church, Parksville
TICKETS
: $15.00 Adults
Children under 12 - free
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SPAGHETTI CABARET
Saturday, May 4th 5pm
St. Mary's Anglican Church, Nanoose Bay
Entertainment & cash bar. Join us for fun, frivolity & great food!
TICKETS
: $20.00 each
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KEN LAVIGNE
LET ME BE FRANK!
Crooner Classics from Sinatra to Buble!
Friday, May 10th 7:30pm
Knox United Church, Parksville
TICKETS
: $30.00 each
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ORGANWORX
PRESENTS
OF BOATS & MUSIC
Sunday, May 5th 2pm
Knox United Church,
Parksville
TICKETS
: $30.00 Adults
$15.00 Students
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Music from the 60's
Two performances:
Friday, May 10th 7:00pm
Sunday, May 12th 2:00pm
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach
TICKETS:
$15.00 each
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Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society presents
28th Annual Mother's Day Weekend Garden Tour
May 11th & 12th
TICKETS:
$15.00 each
Children under 12 free
Tickets good for both days
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MY GENERATION: THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE
Saturday, May 25th 7:30pm
Qualicum Beach
Civic Centre
TICKETS
: $35.00 each
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Brooklyn Girl Productions presents
Gabriola's acclaimed classical woodwind quintet
THE FAIRE WYNDES
Sunday, May 26th 2pm
Knox United Church, Parksville
TICKETS
: $25.00 each
Fundraiser for Parksville-Qualicum Haven House.
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Knox presents
VANCOUVER WELSH MEN'S CHOIR
STAND BY ME
Sunday, May 25th 7:30pm
Knox United Church, Parksville
A concert of popular and Celtic themed songs.
TICKETS
: Adults $30.00, Seniors $28.00,
Students $15.00
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Hollywood, Her Story:
An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies
by Jill S. Tietjen and Barbara Bridges
Building on the legacy of
HER STORY: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America
, this book will be an inclusive volume across all facets of the film industry. Women’s contributions are acknowledged from the late 1890s through 2017. Seeing them all in one book shows the impressive impact women have had on the movies.
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See You in the Piazza
by Frances Mayes
Bestselling and beloved author Frances Mayes discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.
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Stuff Every Grandmother Should Know
by Joyce Eisenberg & Ellen Scolnic
Becoming a grandmother is one of life's biggest joys - but that doesn't mean it's simple! This handy gift book lays out all the wisdom, savvy, and know-how you'll need to care for, cherish, and spoil your grandchildren from babyhood through the toddler years and beyond
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Everyday Monet: A Giverny - Inspired Gardening and Lifestyle Guide to Living Your Best Impressionist Life
by Aileen Bordman
Filled with lush photos of Monet’s milieu -from the gardens of Giverny to the streets of Normandy - and reproductions of Monet’s most famous paintings, Everyday Monet is a practical guide to finding ways to implement Monet’s beautiful designs into any home and garden, whether you live on a country estate or in a city apartment, and is a memorable keepsake Monet devotees will treasure.
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Becoming
by Michelle Obama
Warm, wise, and revelatory,
Becoming
is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations — and whose story inspires us to do the same.
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Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2019
This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, we present a year’s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.
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Shop our online store now!
Search through over 8 million book listings by author, title, keyword or subject. You can order online, and pick up in store. Try it today!
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Warlight
by Michael Ondaatje
Now in paperback
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Machines Like Me
by Ian McEwan
Hardcover
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The Department of Sensitive Crimes
by Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
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A Question of Belief
by Donna Leon
Paperback
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The Book of Dreams
By Nina George
Hardcover
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A Deceptive Devotion: Lane Winslow
Mystery #6
by Iona Wishaw
Paperback
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PARKSVILLE STORE
#102- 280 East Island Highway
Parksville, BC V9P 2H6
PHONE:
250-248-1193
EMAIL
: mulberry@shawbiz.ca
HOURS
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm
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QUALICUM BEACH STORE
130 2nd Avenue,
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S8
PHONE:
250-752-9722
EMAIL
: mulberryqb@shawbiz.ca
HOURS
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday - 12pm - 4pm
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We all know getting something for free these days is pretty unusual. That's why we love giving away a free book each month to a wonderful customer and recipient of our monthly e-newsletter.
This month our lucky winner will receive, a
copy of
Eat to Beat Disease
, by William W. Li, MD,
a $39.00 value.
Congratulations.....
HEATHER BREWSTER
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