One day left in book sale; photos of Fri/Sat

The CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale is going gangbusters at Triwood Arena! Thousands of happy bookworms have been served and thousands of books have been sold so far. Never fear, there’s a ton of inventory left and we just keep filling those tables up, so come on down today between 9 and 4 for the best entertainment bargains in town.

In the meantime, here’s a photo collage of our first two days of the book sale. Looks like fun, eh? Check it out:

CBC's Angela Knight reads to children

Lots of books for sale

Book table

Childrens' books

Happy book shoppers

CBC booth at book sale

Happy book shoppers

RBC volunteers work the checkout

Power shoppers buy books on wheels

Triwood Arena; lots of room for people & books

Your map to Triwood Arena and a treasure trove of books

For the best bargain in town, come to the CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale this weekend! Bring your family and make it an adventure. Find treasures among thousands of used books at great prices. Fiction and non fiction in hard or soft cover there will be books for everyone!

A donation of $2 per adult will help with our recycling.

Location: TriWood Arena – 2244 Chicoutimi Drive N.W. Calgary (see map below)

When:

• Friday, May 1 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, May 3 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Award winning Jann Arden encourages Calgarians to buy books

Singer, songwriter, Juno award winner, top-ten generator, and proud Calgarian – these are but a few of the terms used to describe the world-renowned singing sensation Jann Arden.

Maybe it’s the poet in her, the good samaritan, or maybe it’s the Albertan, but when asked to support the CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale, Arden didn’t hesitate.

“For the best bargain in town,” says Arden on her Facebook page, “go to the CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale this weekend and bring the family.”

Aside from the fact the sale supports struggling Grade 2 readers, Arden knows there will be four trailers full of books (estimated at 80,000 titles) to choose from. With an admission fee of only a tooney,  that’s great selection at phenomenal prices.

For more details follow the link above, or simply come down to the Triwood Arena Friday night or Saturday/Sunday during the day.

Location: TriWood Arena – 2244 Chicoutimi Drive N.W. Calgary (map)

When: Friday, May 1 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mayor Bronconnier encourages Calgarians to go to book sale

Like many of us, Mayor Dave Bronconnier is well aware how important literacy is to the well-being of a city like Calgary. Developing literacy skills for youngsters has direct positive social and economic impact.

That’s why Mayor Bronconnier is solidly behind the work that Calgary Reads does, and encourages everyone in the area to come out this weekend to the CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale.

George W Bush is a book lover: Karl Rove

According to Karl Rove, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, George W Bush is a book lover.

Whatever you do, don’t “misunderestimate” the variety of books to choose from at the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena).

Gather up the family, neighbors and kids, and get your “axis” in gear this coming weekend for book deals of the year.

In the meantime give a listen to CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight as she regales Eyeopener Host Jim Brown with culinary tales from David Frum’s book “The Right Man”:

Judy may be Moody, but book buyers rejoice!

CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight channels “Judy Moody”, from the children’s book by Megan McDonald.

If you’re feeling moody, set aside your tempermental ways and cheer yourself by coming to the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena).

Your mood will improve and all vestiges of seasonal affective disorder are sure to be swept away in the joy of book buying.

Exploding sheep, Nostradamus, and the end of the world

CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight reads from Matthew Thomas’ “Before & After; A Novel About Exploding Sheep, Nostradamus, and the End of the World.”

All this woolly stuff is in support of the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena). Be sure to attend so you can stock up on your apocalyptic livestock thrillers, or whatever other book genre makes you see the future.

CBC’s Jim Brown declares “Bodice Ripper Awareness Month”

CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight reads breathlessly from a so-called “bodice-ripper”, entertaining morning show listeners and Calgary Eyeopener Host Jim Brown.

All this heady stuff is in support of the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena). Be sure to attend so you can stock up on your bodice-rippers, spy-thrillers, sci-fi, or whatever other book genre gets your bodice going.

Little Naomi speaks to CBC about Calgary Reads

CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight speaks to students at Grant Macewan Elementary school regarding Calgary Reads and the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena).

Little Janessa speaks to CBC about Calgary Reads

CBC Calgary’s Angela Knight speaks to students at Grant Macewan Elementary school regarding Calgary Reads and the upcoming CBC/Calgary Reads Book Sale (May 1-3 Triwood Arena).