Member event

Come and chat with Sarah Emsley about her debut novel, The Austens, and Jane Austen’s connections with Nova Scotia.

The Austens brings to life the story of Jane Austen’s friendship with her sister-in-law Fanny Austen, who lived for a while in Nova Scotia with her naval captain husband during the years when Jane was writing Pride and Prejudice and other novels that would eventually make her famous.

Jane chooses art and the freedom to write fiction instead of marrying for money and thereby selling her body and soul, while Fanny chooses to marry for love. Their disagreements about work and family threaten their friendship in a world that is hostile to art and love, and even the idea of a woman making a choice.

Hosted by Louise Renault, with readings by author Brenda Tyedmers and Louise. Books will be available for sale and signing. 25% of the author’s royalty from books sold at this event will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Canada.

Please enter by the side ramp entrance.

Come and chat with Sarah Emsley about her debut novel, The Austens, and Jane Austen’s connections with Nova Scotia.

The Austens brings to life the story of Jane Austen’s friendship with her sister-in-law Fanny Austen, who lived for a while in Nova Scotia with her naval captain husband during the years when Jane was writing Pride and Prejudice and other novels that would eventually make her famous.

Jane chooses art and the freedom to write fiction instead of marrying for money and thereby selling her body and soul, while Fanny chooses to marry for love. Their disagreements about work and family threaten their friendship in a world that is hostile to art and love, and even the idea of a woman making a choice.

The author available to sign copies of Tethered Spirits

Bretton Loney is launching his new novel, Unsettling Time, a time travel murder mystery set during the founding of Halifax in 1749.

The event will take place at the Halifax Central Library’s BMO Community Room on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 pm.

An author reading from Tethered Spirits, with a Q&A and signing afterwards.

Come and chat with Sarah Emsley about her debut novel, The Austens, and Jane Austen’s connections with Nova Scotia.

The Austens brings to life the story of Jane Austen’s friendship with her sister-in-law Fanny Austen, who lived for a while in Nova Scotia with her naval captain husband during the years when Jane was writing Pride and Prejudice and other novels that would eventually make her famous.

Jane chooses art and the freedom to write fiction instead of marrying for money and thereby selling her body and soul, while Fanny chooses to marry for love. Their disagreements about work and family threaten their friendship in a world that is hostile to art and love, and even the idea of a woman making a choice.

Award-winning author Vicki Grants launches her latest middle-grade mystery, Death by Whoopee Cushion, recently chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.

“The science woven into the plot is an interesting means of teaching some basic concepts…An excellent purchase for upper elementary and middle schools for its short, humorous take on murder mysteries.” School Library Journal, Starred Review

“Steady tension, high personal stakes, and uniquely rendered relationships drive the story forward as Grant explores one preteen’s complex feelings about her ‘embarrassing’ parents.” Publisher’s Weekly

“A little science, a whole lot of fun, and much familial affection!” CanLit For Little Canadians

Sarah Emsley’s debut novel, The Austens, brings to life the story of Jane Austen’s friendship with her sister-in-law Fanny Austen, who lived for a while in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her naval captain husband during the years when Jane was writing Pride and Prejudice and other novels that would eventually make her famous.

Jane chooses art and the freedom to write fiction instead of marrying for money and thereby selling her body and soul, while Fanny chooses to marry for love. Their disagreements about work and family threaten their friendship in a world that is hostile to art and love, and even the idea of a woman making a choice.

The Austens will be published by Pottersfield Press, and all are welcome to attend the launch. Alexander MacLeod will introduce Sarah, harpist Isabelle Gagnon will perform music from Jane Austen’s time, and copies of the novel will be available for purchase from Bookmark.

“In the Shadows Tea” with authors Deanna Foster and B.R. Myers. Deanna will be launching her new book, Shadow’s Grace, and Bethany will be discussing her book, The Third Wife of Faraday House. We will be serving NovelTea’s Bram Stoker’s Vlad’s First Bite Berry Bliss Herbal Tea at 5:45 pm, with the event to follow at 6 pm. Deanna will be doing free Tarot Card readings at the end of the event.

To monitor our numbers, a spot can be reserved by the purchase of a $10.00 gift certificate. Gift certificates can be purchased at the store, by phone with a Credit Card at 902-435-1207, or by transfer at dbex1187@gmail.com