Blue Heron Books

06/25/2026

“An extraordinary book. It’s a page-turner, full of mystery, but that’s the least of it. The language is dusted with magic. The Children reminded me of Ray Bradbury at his best.”
—Stephen King

Following the estranged adult children of a legendary author,
THE CHILDREN is for anyone who's ever revisited an old favorite and found its pages cast in a darker light.

“This deliciously creepy novel is an exhilarating mix of fairy-tale magic and generational trauma.” - People

“Read this with a chill down your spine – it's like The Haunting of Hill House tinged with an eerie fairytale.” - USA Today

Get your copy of THE CHILDREN by Melissa Albert at Blue Heron Books today!

06/24/2026

It’s here!!! Heartstopper 6!

We cant wait to dive into the 6th and final Heartstopper book while we also wait for the Netflix movie release!

Come by Blue Heron Books to grab your copy today!

PS don’t forget to check out the Heartstopper merch we brought in to celebrate! Hope to see you soon.

06/24/2026

It's officiay Summer 🌞 
And the new romances are coming in hot, hot, hot!

Here are four new releases currently on our tbr:

RULES FOR THE SUMMER by Meghan Quinn
He clicked “yes” on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they’re neighbors for the summer—and neither is ready for what comes next.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 

TROPESICK by Lauren Okie
Two childhood neighbors, connected by a shared tragedy, unexpectedly reunite to ghostwrite a love story for a reclusive author in this slow burning romance 
🌶️🌶️🌶️

LEAVE AND COME BACK by Lavanya Lakshmi
Family drama meets romantic comedy when a young woman’s new boyfriend accidentally shows up to a two-week-long family wedding. 
🫑(Low/ no spice)

HARVEST SEASON by Brynne Weaver
Welcome back to Cape Carnage, in book two of the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy.  It's time to reap what you sow...
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

06/23/2026

Tickets were sold in record time!! If you want to be added to the waitlist, please call us at the store: 905-852-4282

Please note that all resales of tickets MUST go through Blue Heron Books. If you have purchased a ticket and changed your mind, contact us directly!

Our dinner event with Mary Berg is officially SOLD OUT!

** Please Note: All ticket exchanges and resales MUST be conducted through Blue Heron Books **

You can still catch the bestselling cookbook author and television personality onstage at The Uxbridge Music Hall on October 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Tickets will include a copy of MARY'S COMFORT CLASSICS, Mary Berg's upcoming cookbook that features meals to satisfy your every craving, whether you're looking for sweet treats, cheesy carbs, delicious proteins or hearty soups and salads!

If you would like to be added to the waitlist for tickets to the dinner event, please give us a call at Blue Heron Books
905-852-4282

06/23/2026

Happy New Release Tuesday ☀️

Summer is officially here! Take your book outside! Find a hammock! Throw a paperback in your bag just in case!!

Thriller, mystery, romance, Romantasy... This week has a little of everything. Take a mother-daughter trip to France, try to unravel why a beloved aunt would take her death, fake-hate your nemesis and fall in love in the process, delve into a nonfiction about AI, politics, Hollywood or exploring your back yard.

Scroll through to see what we have our eyes on and stop by today to grab something new!

06/22/2026

It's finally here... Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 The Book Drunkard Festival: Presented by Blue Heron Books

Head to our website now to book your tickets. ALL events are in person, and tickets are limited, so don't wait!

The Book Drunkard Autumn Event Package:
Four events, four authors, four books, and some serious savings!
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5569720261014
Amanda Peters at Wooden Sticks on October 14th
Emily St. John Mandel at The Uxbridge Music Hall on October 19th
Patrick DeWitt at Wooden Sticks on October 26th
And Carol Off at Wooden Sticks on November 10th.

Tickets for individual events will be released later in the summer, so keep an eye on our socials 👀

Our Standalone Events:

A Romance Panel featuring B.K. Borison, Danielle McKenchie, and Natalie Sue on October 1st.
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5539220261001

Jody Wilson- Raybould, interviewed by Jane Philpott on October 21st.
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5614420261021

Mary Berg on October 22nd with TWO event options:

The standard author event (book included) at the Uxbridge Music Hall, OR an upgraded event including dinner with the author at Urban Pantry before the Music Hall event, plus reserved seating at the Uxbridge Music Hall!
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5593220261022

Jackie Morris interviewed by Fly Freeman at Wooden Sticks on October 25th (this event will include a live painting demonstration by Jackie Morris!).
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5612820261025

Rod Carley and Terry Fallis at The Second Wedge on November 2nd.
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5613720261102

Lucy Foley and Linwood Barclay at Wooden Sticks on November 5th
https://blueheronbooks.com/events/5614320261105

Head to our website to find out more and to book your tickets today!

06/21/2026

Four books to read for National Indigenous People's Day:

YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS WORLD
A jyful, proud and groundbreaking collection of letters and art for young people, You Were Made for This World brings together celebrated Indigenous voices from across Turtle Island.

52 WAYS TO RECONCILE by David A. Robertson
The essential guide for all Canadians to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country.

ON WHOLENESS by Quill Christie-Peters
A brilliant exploration embodied wholeness as a pathway to our collective liberation

TRUE RECONCILIATION by Jody Wilson- Raybould
A groundbreaking and accessible roadmap to advancing true reconciliation across Canada.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

If you're out for a walk downtown, be sure to pop into Blue Heron Books 📚 We have a lovely selection of picture books for kids to share with their dads, plus plenty of books for dad too!

06/21/2026

For the train enthusiast 🚂
The dad who loves a long drive 🛣️
For the vintage car lover 🚙

Or, if all else fails:
You can't go wrong with socks!

Stop by Blue Heron Books this weekend to get your father's Day gifts! We have something for every dad- no matter what his hobby may be ☺️

Happy Father's Day!

06/21/2026

These two! Sooo great 🎉🎉

A wonderful day at Bookapalooza in Haliburton, celebrating and with a roomful of enthusiastic booklovers. Super interview by Emily Stonehouse, editor of the Haliburton Echo.

They even helped carry their own books .... Now THAT doesn't happen very often!!