The Ginger Press is pleased to announce the arrival of the Fall Book Season with five new local book launches in nine days:

At 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29, poets Lenore Keeshig (author, Running on the March Wind - $18) and Rob Rolfe (author, Hard Times - $18) will be reading from and signing their new books at a double launch at The Ginger Press.

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday September 30, retiring Owen Sound poet laureate Terry Burns will be reading from and signing her new poetry collection the quality of light ($18.95) at The Roxy.

At 7:00 pm on Thursday October 1, former Owen Sounder Claudia Staines will be reading from and signing copies of her new book, Goof, Carpetbag Steak and Divinity: A Memoir with Recipes ($24.95) at The Ginger Press.

At 7:00 pm on Wednesday October 7, Andrew Armitage will be reading from and signing copies of his new book Vanishing: Lost Places of Grey and Bruce($24.95) at The Roxy.

"We are experiencing a remarkable upsurge in local books," says publisher Maryann Thomas. "The diversity of local books being launched over the next couple of weeks is really quite remarkable, especially for a community this size. From poetry to history and a cookbook, too, we are very fortunate to have some very fine writers presenting a wide range of excellent books. Words-on-paper books are alive and well in Owen Sound!"

There is no charge for these events and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information and to reserve books, contact The Ginger Press at 376-4233.

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