Books on Beechwood

09/18/2026

Be sure to pop by the shop on Saturday, September 19 to meet debut author, Elysia Rourke! She will be here from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to sign copies of her debut middle grade novel, WHALE FALL.

About the book:
“A debut novel in the tradition of Black Beauty and The One and Only Ivan, in which a young orca who dreams of becoming the matriarch of her pod instead finds herself living a life in captivity.

Whale, a young orca, dreams of becoming the matriarch and storyteller of her own pod one day, just like her grandmother. But her dream becomes a nightmare when she is captured by the Two-Legs and taken to a sea pen far from her ocean home. At first, angry and scared, Whale can only think of escape and finding her way back to her family. But as the months wear on, and Whale becomes restless and lonely, she finds herself befriending her keeper, Red, named for his bright red fur. Whale starts to look forward to their daily feeding rituals and playtime as they learn to communicate. As time goes on, she even counts on Red’s singsong laughter to fill her day.

But just as Whale gets used to life with Red, she is ripped away from the sea pen she’s lived in for more than a year. She’s taken on a long, painful journey in a container to somewhere new—the suffocating waters of an aquarium. Whale is given a name—Ingrid—and along with whales who don’t speak her language, she is made to perform. The grueling work is hard on Whale’s body, but if she doesn’t perform, she doesn’t eat.

Whale’s only solace is the memories of her pod and her grandmother’s stories of Great Mother and how whales came to be. Whale longs for the promise of Whale Fall, where the Great Mother will at last reunite her with her family—her body becoming one with the ocean. But also she tries to find joy in the here and now and in the comfort of her adopted pod. And, before rest, there is still one unexpected dream that will come true for Whale.

A deeply moving story of family, determination, and hope as a majestic creature weathers the storms of a life in captivity.“

Elysia Rourke Penguin Random House Canada

09/18/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19 for a book signing with local author, Derek Gagnon! He will be here from 11:00am to 1:00pm signing copies of his new book, OUT OF TIME.

About the book:
“Welcome to CHRONOS, where the future is a thing of the past.

Thanks to Richard Washington and his entertainment business, guests can escape their present and explore the past—but at what cost? Colonel Marsh will not hesitate to exploit the powers of this new tech, even if it means kidnapping and experimenting on innocent Strays—individuals ruthlessly torn from their timelines.

Thrust into a deadly game of survival, can a sixteen-year-old girl, with no memory of who or when she is, find solace among the Heroes of Ancient Times? Or will she become yet another nameless casualty in Colonel Marsh’s twisted quest for the greater good? With her life hanging in the balance, hope lies with Bill and the Society of Timeline Liberation. With the help of the enigmatic Leto pulling the strings from the shadows, will they stop Washington and Marsh before it is too late?

Dive into this gripping tale of courage, secrecy, and the fight for freedom across timelines!“

Derek Gagnon

09/17/2026

2027 wall calendars have now hit the shop floor!

From Canadian scenery to New Yorker cartoons, cute cats to antique maps, botanical art to woodcut prints, there’s a little something for everyone in this year’s selection.

We know it seems early, but you can never be too prepared! There are also some of our calendars that are “one and done” orders and once they’re gone, we can’t get them again. So, if you see a design you like, don’t wait too long before deciding whether it’s going to be THE calendar for you for next year. And if you have trouble choosing, you could always get two! 😏

09/15/2026

Wishing a very happy to these lovely - is the best! 🤩

Penguin Random House Canada Knopf Canada Del Rey and Random House Worlds Ballantine Books Viking Books

09/14/2026

Have you noticed (or browsed in) the newest - very classic - addition to our collection of shop spinners?

If not, be sure to peruse it next time you’re here. There’s a chance that your next great read could very well come from this charming display of Penguin Classics! 🐧📚

Penguin Classics Penguin Random House Canada Penguin Books Canada

09/12/2026

More stickers? Yes, please!
Actually, you can never really have too many stickers… especially when they’re this cute!! 🥰

Made in Canada and so darn adorable we can barely stand it, these new arrivals from littlesmartiesyyc would make the perfect addition to your collection!

Whether you’ve got stickers on your water bottle, laptop, notebook, suitcase, agenda, or some combination thereof, these cuties are definitely worthy of a prominent spot!

09/11/2026

Something fun (and fall-like) this way comes!

We said goodbye to our beautiful summer floral window art this morning and are now getting ready for fall!

Sαhєr Bєg | Modern Calligrapher | Signage Artist 🇨🇦 is here, hard at work in the beautiful sunshine giving our windows their autumnal dressings! 🍁🐿️🍂

A full reveal will come soon. In the meantime, don’t be shy about walking by to take a look at Saher’s progress!

09/08/2026

It’s International Literacy Day!

To mark the day, we’ll be donating 10% of our sales to People, Words & Change - a charitable organization which offers free adult literacy programs right here in Ottawa!

So, if there are books on your wish list that you’ve been meaning to pick up, if you need to buy the next book for your book club, or if you just fancy a trip to your local indie bookstore, today’s the day!

A purchase today means supporting adult literacy programs right here in town!

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

We will be closed today for Labour Day.

Regular store hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.