Greetings!
The Christmas season is such a wonderful time of year for so many reasons. This year has been unlike any other, with so many of the things we look forward to during this festive season not possible. With all the changes we can still take pleasure in the simple things this Christmas, one of which is the opportunity to choose special gifts for those we care about. At the Mulberry Bush Bookstores we believe books make the best gifts because they're timeless, personal, re-readable, portable, they don't require batteries, are perfect for sharing, and so enjoyable.
We have beautiful new books arriving daily. You can browse our selection from the safety and comfort of your home, using our online store. You can reserve books we have in-stock, paying securely on-line or when you pick-up. We want to help you get everything you need this Christmas, as easily and safely as possible, and we appreciate you choosing to shop with us.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your friendship and support in 2020. A year like no other, your determination to shop locally, has been inspiring and has kept us going through these long months. Seeing a recommitment to read in our community has brought us so much hope. We wish you a Christmas filled with good health, peace, and love and a New Year full of hope.
Merry Christmas!
Barb & Tom, Jan, Marianne, Antonia, Mitzi & Susan
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WE ARE HAPPY TO BE PARTICIPATING IN THE
SOS ANGEL TREE PROGRAM AGAIN THIS YEAR.
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How the program works:
The Angel Tree program helps stock the SOS Toy Shop where parents, grandparents, and caregivers can shop for free for their children.
Purchase a book in one of our stores appropriate for one of the age groups listed on the Angel ornaments. We will take the books once they are paid for and they will be collected by the SOS and delivered to local children and youth.
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BOOKS FOR EVERYBODY
Click on the gift guide for inspiration!
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JAN'S PICK
A fascinating account of scientific exploration from archaeologists, climate scientists, geographers, marine biologists, and others exploring the beauty and complexity of life at this edge of the country. Full of spectacular photography this book would make a great gift for yourself, or the budding scientist in your life.
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ANTONIA'S PICK
Meticulously researched, hilariously witty, and at times incredibly tender, Gone Viking – A Travel Saga is one mans journey to travel the routes of legendary Norse explorers, while occasionally creating his own paths. Everything Arnott puts onto the page is like a glistening curl of oil paint, glowing with charm and a genuine reverence for the subject. This book was a privilege to read, and will likely double as a cherished travel guide in the future.
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BARB'S PICK
Anthony Horowitz, author of the bestselling The Magpie Murders, has done it again! This brilliantly entertaining British murder mystery will keep you guessing, with its fiendishly clever plotting, engaging characters, and story full of twists and surprises. Great fun to read!
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TOM'S PICK
This collection of 17 stories features personal reflections told in the first person narrative. Through inspiring and hopeful stories, highlighting overcoming adversity and breaking down barriers, we see that ordinary people can make a difference. These everyday heroes put the lives of their fellow Canadians first for our greater good. A very uplifting read.
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MARIANNE'S PICK
National Book Award Winner
This refreshing and highly original story is one like you have never read before. Willis Wu is used to being a generic Asian man in a cop show called Black & White, but who is he really? This funny, heartfelt, unique novel masterfully explores themes of culture, race, identity, family, and the human condition.
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SUSAN'S PICK
Narrated by opera singer Dawn Woodward, whose career has been abruptly cut short, this quirky yet charming book gives insight into the worlds of opera and music. Dawn's life becomes complicated when her husband's terminally ill brother moves into their home with his dearly loved African grey parrot, a bird you can’t help but come to love. There are moments of hilarity and sorrow, as well as hope in the power of human connection.
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Filled with beautiful visual examples this guided tour through art history, psychology and the creative process is a must read for artists and the merely curious.
Buy it for the artist in your life, or for yourself!
If you are looking for an interesting and exciting new book about art instruction, this is a great choice.
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Barack Obama's new memoir,
A Promised Land is now in it's second printing. We hope to have more copies soon!
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NEW NONFICTION
HARDCOVERS
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Perfect for Holiday Reading & Giving |
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No Time Like the Future
by Michael J. Fox
Biography
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Dearly
by Margaret Atwood
Poetry
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Fossil Men
by Kermit Pattison
Science
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The Greatest Secret
by Rhonda Byrne
Self Help
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Welcome to Wine
by Madelyne Meyer
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Bisous & Brioche
by Laura Bradbury &
Rebecca Wellman
Cookbook
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Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World
by Dalai Lama
Nature
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The World
by Michael Poliza
Photography
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The Harley Davidson Book - Refueled
Transportation
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QUALICUM HOURS
Christmas Eve 9:30am - 5pm
CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Sunday, Dec. 27th CLOSED
Dec. 28th - 30th - 9:30am - 5pm
New Year's Eve 9:30am - 4pm
NEW YEARS DAY - CLOSED
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PARKSVILLE HOURS
Christmas Eve 9:30am - 4pm
CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED
Boxing Day - 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday, Dec. 27th - CLOSED
Dec. 28th - 31st - 9:30am - 5pm
NEW YEARS DAY - CLOSED
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Gift cards are the perfect choice for the avid reader. Available in any denomination, refillable, and they never expire!
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NEW RELEASE FICTION
For reading, sharing, and giving
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On the night he celebrates a big win, defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is immediately charged with murder but can’t post the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge.
Hardcover
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Jo Nesbo, author of the bestselling Harry Hole crime series, is back with a vivid psychological thriller about the bond between orphaned brothers. How far would you go to be your brother's keeper?
Hardcover
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FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy -- from which neither of them will escape unscathed.
Hardcover
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In this latest installment in the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of Charlie's pet projects.
Hardcover
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Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, in the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this is a novel of greed and desire: for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home.
Bestselling author Philippa Gregory’s new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice, and New England.
Hardcover
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Kay Willingham led a life as glamorous as it was public-she was a gorgeous Georgetown socialite, philanthropist, and the ex-wife of the vice president. So why was she parked in a Bentley convertible idling behind a DC private school, in the middle of the night, with the man who was the head of that school? Who shot them both, point blank, and why? The shocking double homicide is blazed across the internet, TV, newspapers -- and across Alex Cross's mind. Kay had been his patient once. And maybe more.
Hardcover
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A Dog’s Perfect Christmas is a beautiful, poignant, delightful tale of what can happen when family members open their hearts to new possibilities. You’ll find love and tears and laughter - the ideal holiday read.
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On the tiny, beautiful, and remote island of Mure, halfway between Scotland and Norway, a new hotel opening is a big event. New mother Flora MacKenzie and her brother Fintan are working themselves half to death to get it ready in time for Christmas. As the island’s residents and special VIP guests gather for the hotel’s grand opening gala, Christmas is in the air. But so are more than a few small-town secrets…
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With Green Christmas, you'll learn how to choose healthier, happier and more environmentally friendly options to stave off feelings of guilt and, most importantly, have a sustainable Christmas that lasts year after year.
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This is a collection of the most magical, moving, chilling and surprising Christmas stories from around the world, taking us from frozen Nordic woods to glittering Paris, a New York speakeasy to an English country house, bustling Lagos to midnight mass in Rio, and even outer space. |
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Escape to the snow-covered streets of Amsterdam in this surprising and heartwarming novel for the holiday season. |
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Prepare to be inspired by these magical tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You’ll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and holiday activities. |
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Imaginative holiday-themed activities from Wild + Free to spark children’s curiosity and wonder and help families connect with each other in the most wonderful season of the year. |
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Over 60 delightful recipes for holiday cookies, from traditional favorites to creative new ideas, all of which make perfect gifts. |
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It's the most wonderful time of the year… and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! A delightful holiday story — funny, heartfelt, romantic and packed with recipes — perfect for the winter months. |
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The Women's Murder Club gets ready for a quiet Christmas -- until a mysterious killer decides to terrorize the city. |
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PARKSVILLE STORE
#102- 280 East Island Highway
Parksville, BC V9P 2H6
PHONE: 250-248-1193
EMAIL: mulberrypv@shawbiz.ca
HOURS
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday - Closed
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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 Christmas Resolution by Anne Perry a $28.00 value.
Congratulations.....
Debra Christian
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