Commonplace Books

07/29/2026

A very exciting book with connections right here in Ingersoll was just announced! Earthrise by John Larsen with (IDCI ALUM!!!) Jeremy Hansen: Inside Artemis II, The Groundbreaking Human Mission Into Deep Space, gives readers a passenger-seat view into the daring deep-space journey and the long years of intense training, grit, and perseverance Jeremy Hansen needed to prepare for liftoff and fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut.

Pre-order is available now!!!!! Run!!! Fly!!!!
https://www.commonplaceingersoll.ca/products/earthrise-preorder-10-27-2026?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

07/29/2026

Our Founding Sponsors include the local small businesses that came together to dream up Hometown Hangout and key community partners who shared the vision for a homegrown locally-focused celebration here in Ingersoll 💙🤍 Thank you to Ingersoll Automotive, Ingersoll Auto Glass, Ingersoll Rent All Inc, Aftermath Tattoo Studios, Commonplace Books, All Celebrations, Oxford Growth Co., Ingersoll Home Hardware Building Centre, and the Ingersoll Community Foundation!

07/28/2026

07/25/2026

🤝 Community Connections | Shop Local. Strengthen Community.

Every purchase you make downtown is more than a transaction—it's an investment in the people and places that make Ingersoll feel like home.

When you choose to shop local, you're supporting independent business owners, local jobs, community events, and the unique character that makes our downtown special. From finding your next great read at Commonplace Books to discovering unique gifts at Patina's, enjoying a drink with friends at Scotch & Ponder, or simply strolling our historic streets, every visit helps keep our downtown vibrant.

This weekend, take some time to explore Downtown Ingersoll. You might discover a new favourite shop, reconnect with a familiar face, or simply enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that only a small-town downtown can offer.

❤️ Good things happen when you shop local.

Tell us in the comments:
Where's your first stop when shopping in Downtown Ingersoll? 👇

07/22/2026

✨✨ SOLD OUT ✨✨✨ yes of course we have a midnight launch event for acotar 6, our pre-order customers have already almost sold it out! If you are an audiobook listener, library reader, e-reader, waiting for the paperbacks, you can be in on the fun too! Register for FREE to grab one of the remaining spots to join us ✨ link in bio as usual! Scotch & Ponder

07/17/2026

Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Bethany Friend!

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

Thanks to our friends at IndieBookstores.ca and Landmark Cinemas Canada we have Tickets and Treats Vouchers to giveaway for you and a friend to check out The Odyssey in theatres! Follow these steps to enter:

1. Follow Commonplace Books | Ingersoll, ON
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend in the comments you’d like to bring to the movies!

Giveaway closes on Sunday July 19 at 9pm - two separate winners will be randomly selected to win a voucher for 2 general admission tickets, 2 medium drinks, and 2 medium popcorns!

The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association and Landmark Cinemas have partnered to bring you Popcorn & Pages, a celebration of amazing book to film adaptions you can experience on the big screen at Landmark. Next time you’re in the store check out The Odyssey collection 🤍🩵

07/17/2026

Hello this announcement is for the many (MANY) of you who have picked up Missy Moo the Highland Coo or Peek a Boo Missy Moo - the brilliant author/illustrator of Missy Moo Kelsey Marshalsey | Illustrator BROWN PAPER FOX | Children’s Book Publisher will be here to read her newest release The Happy Ghost on July 25 from 11am-12pm. And if you’re new to the Missy Moo craze, come meet Kelsey and see what it’s all about!!! Link in bio to register or drop in 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

07/16/2026

Our (indoor) Sidewalk Sale is still on! TONS of new books, puzzles, notebooks, merch ALL of our used books, and more are all starting at 25% off starting at 4pm today until July 24!