Summer is a time for reading. Not paddle boarding, not kite-surfing, not even swimming — r e a d i n g. If you haven’t picked out a few summer reads yet, I really don’t want to shame you, but I’m writing this with pursed lips and a kind of pained/concerned look on my face just thinking about it. The best book I’ve read so far this year is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar, with The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver being a close second — so feel free to start with one of those if you’re stuck, OR with one of the staff reccs that you’ll find below. Read on for more news of an exciting sale, and some other great stuff.
Warehouse Sale!
I just read those sale prices for the first time, and my eyes seriously widened. My brows are RAISED! Like, wow. 8 books for $20??? It’s clear — you have to get down to 106 Ontario Street, this weekend (July 11th, 12th or 13th), and take full advantage of this crazy deal. The sale runs from 10am until 5pm daily, and, well … the poster below speaks for itself. There are no more excuses for lacking a summer read! See you there.
Staff Summer Reading Recommendations
Zoe’s Staff Pick: Remarkably Bright Creatures
A meddling octopus changes the lives of two lonely people in ways you will never see coming. This heartwarming read is whimsical and entertaining - perfect for a day at the beach!
Naomi’s Staff Pick: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Set against the backdrop of old Hollywood, this story is about love, ambition, and the search for identity. Lots of twists and turns as we journey through Evelyn Hugo’s captivating world. If you read and loved this title we also recommend the author’s newest release “Atmosphere”.
Dana’s Staff Pick: Sirens by Emilia Hart
Wow! I devoured this… a perfect combination of historical/contemporary storytelling and mystery.
Explore BC This Summer!
We are constantly blown away by how talented our staff are! Here is Russell Booker Dana with the stunning window she painted to celebrate our BC Publishers window display featuring books from Greystone Books, Touchwood Editions, Rocky Mountain Books and Heritage House Publishing!
Harvey’s Reading Club
Russell Books is pleased to resume our partnership with Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club! To celebrate the opening day of the season and encourage more young readers, we're inviting local students to turn their daily reading into baseball tickets.
Through recording 15 hours of reading on a Harvey's Reading Club Reading Log, students can exchange their hard work for two free adult ticket vouchers — valid for any 2025 HarbourCats regular season home game. Head to our website to print out a Harvey’s Reading Log!
Jack Knox on End2End Cancer Fundraiser
Here is Jack Knox, thanking all RB customers who took part in the End2End Cancer fundraiser. Through the Bike Relay Race, Jack’s book and dad joke fundraiser and several other initiatives End2End Cancer raised $110, 000! The funds are going to make an amazing difference for Island Kids Cancer Association an incredible local organization that supports families caring for kids with cancer.
Thanks for Reading!
Wishing you all a wonderful July filled with sunshine, laughter and great reads! Maybe we will see you picking out your next read in our air-conditioned store or stocking your TBR pile at our warehouse sale.
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