Our September 2021 Box was packed to the brim with Fall favourites! 

Book: Beautiful World, Where Are You 

A novel about life, friendships, and relationships. Sally Rooney takes us inside the friendship of Eileen and Alice as they describe their daily life in emails. We see their hopes, dreams, worries and wonder if their search for meaning and happiness is similar to our own. Even though their lives are different than ours we cannot help but ask ourselves the same questions. Both Alice and Eileen are realistic, complex and like all of us are seeking a human connection in their friends and lovers. We feel this novel will be one you want to talk about and look forward to your thoughts!

What is in the box?

Poppy Mix – Poppy Popcorn – After the rave reviews of the Asheville Mix, we chose this delicious sweet and spicy popcorn combo as the perfect snack for reading a sweet and spicy novel. Happy snacking!

*Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate – Walton Wood Farms – The perfect Fall drink. Make up a warm cozy mug of this hot chocolate as you dream of exploring Dublin and the Irish countryside with Eileen and Alice.

Long Walks to the Library Socks – Blue Q – We adore these socks and know they will speak to your bookish heart. We also think both Eileen and Alice would love wearing these socks around the house and while working on their emails/writing. We hope yours take you on a delightful walk to your local library or Little Free Library. 

*Hydrate Bath Soak – Bathologist – A luxury bath soak perfect for taking the chill out of a damp Fall Day and/or contemplating your latest work/personal adventure. We think these bath salts will make you and the world feel a bit more beautiful.

*Leafy Leaves Jumbo Journal – EcoJot – Combine the beauty of Fall leaves and a practical lined journal and you have your new Fall favourite. The cover design was painted by designer Carolyn Gavin on a walk in the countryside showcasing the many colours of Fall. Use it as a personal journal and capture the beautiful world you see around you.  

*Book Shop Custom Candle – Allen Wick – A beautiful candle capturing the aroma of your favourite bookshop. Light your candle to set the mood for a relaxing reading experience.

*Publisher Letter – We have enclosed a special letter about Beautiful World, Where Are You from Lynn Henry, Publishing Director of Knopf Canada for our subscribers.

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September Sweet Reads Box

Our September box featured a great debut novel from a Canadian author - find out more about the box contents:

Why Crow? *

A friend of ours introduced us to Crow. Right away, the beautiful cover and the promise of a great novel by a Canadian author intrigued us. From the moment we started reading we were hooked. Crow Fortune is unlike any character you have read before. You will be surprised, perhaps shocked but we think you will love her story and her unique perspective on the world. This novel includes a fair share of cursing. While we know not all of our subscribers are fans of swearing, we felt the diction matched the character.

Enjoy this novel with its big heart and even bigger characters.

What’s in the box?

East Coast Chai * – Pluck Tea – What better way to celebrate Crow and the East Coast. Tea is featured heavily in this novel. Enjoy a beautiful cup while you read.

Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Bar with Nutty Sea Salt Caramel - Baru Chocolate – A delicious treat with a hint of the coast to pair with the novel. A bit of comfort food for those times you will laugh (and cry) with Crow.

Onion Bag – Kikkerland – One of the most unique items we have included in a box, but perfectly fitting for this novel. While the connection is not revealed till near the end – it is pretty great. Plus, this is a fantastic product that your onions will thank you for.

Hand Painted Vase – Creative Coop – This vase reminded us of the beautiful pieces you would find at an artisan market in Cape Breton. Something to showcase the last blooms from your garden.

All Booked Up Shopping Bag – Blue Q – The perfect bookish bag for your next shopping trip. Whether it is to the bookstore or the gym you will love how versatile (and eco-friendly) this bag is.

- A selection of boxes also received a Crow button – a gift from author Amy Spurway.

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Our September Box is happily into the homes of our subscribers and we are excited to share its contents. 

We read the novel When We Found Home by Susan Mallery while on vacation this summer. Coincidentally we were in Seattle, B.C., and Alaska while reading and loved that the novel was set in Seattle, WA - a city we love to visit. 

It's a tale of a family and their work to find a home in Seattle and with each other. So, we picked lots of Seattle/Home/Family themed items. 

Here is what's inside the September box:

Novel = When We Found Home - Susan Mallery

@blue_q "You are My Favourite" Socks
@starbucks Coffee - Pike Place Blend 
@lakefieldbakery Chocolate Almond Biscotti
@imperfectlyworthy Wish Bracelet
@weareooly Colour Cats Sticky Tabs
@harpercollinsca Bookmark 
and “Home is the Nicest Place to Be” wooden sign.