The Book Keeper
The Book Keeper is a fabulous indie bookstore centrally located in Sarnia's Northgate Plaza. We carried a huge assortment of new adult and children's books, games, puzzles, toys, home decor and giftware.
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Last updated on Apr 5th, 2026
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Search and find kids' books (bug hunt theme)
The Book Keeper shares four search and find titles centered on a bug hunt theme, offering both contained picture book versions and interactive outdoor scavenger styles. Links to each item are provided so you can quickly browse the indie bookstore picks and choose a book that turns a sunny afternoon into a nature focused adventure.
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Kids themed socks
The Book Keeper is featuring a collection of kids themed socks with playful motifs like lollipops, cake, popcorn, and apple juice. Browse the selection in store or visit the five product pages published on July 15, 2026 to see each style and pick gifts for kids or party favors.
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SOAR Sarnia Fly-In vendor participation
The Book Keeper will be selling Chris' books and offering signings at the SOAR Sarnia Fly-In, with proceeds supporting Pathways Health Centre for Children. The post highlights a community appearance alongside Col. Hadfield and includes a link to buy books ahead of the event.
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little labels for personalizing book collections
The Book Keeper is offering little labels that let you personalize and swap labels on your book collection, making organization flexible and fun. Visit the shop or buy directly from their online store at the provided link to see styles and availability.
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Canadian horror book recommendations — Summerween
The Book Keeper has published a curated list of Canadian horror book recommendations for Summerween, ranging from ghost stories to survival fiction set in the Canadian wilderness. Browse the full selection via the bookstore link to find chilling reads from Canadian authors and indie presses.
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Gardening tools and planting recommendations
The Book Keeper suggests planting perennials and filling gaps in your garden to help new plants establish roots, and highlights tools from scissors to labels to keep plantings tidy. Four product links are provided so you can view the specific tools mentioned and pick up supplies to start updating your beds today.
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Romance book recommendations post
The Book Keeper has a curated list of romance recommendations focused on Canadian settings, covering slow burn stories and enemies to lovers. Browse the selection at the provided link to find indie titles that capture summer romance vibes, and share which Canadian locale you think makes the best backdrop.
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Space-themed book selection
The Book Keeper has assembled a space themed selection focused on women in space and alien encounter stories, with three direct item links for quick browsing. Published July 9, 2026, the post is tagged #spacebooks and #indiebookstore to help readers find these curated picks from an independent shop.
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The Shippers
The Book Keeper recommends The Shippers by Katherine Center as a lighthearted, beach ready romance about a runaway bride and her childhood best friend set on a week long cruise. The review praises its focus on self discovery and charming characters, and links to the store page for more details.
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Colouring and Puzzle Books for Road Trips
The Book Keeper is featuring kid friendly colouring books that come with crayons and puzzle books designed to keep young detectives focused during road trips. Items are available in store or through the listed online product pages, making it easy to pick up last minute travel activities. Check the three links to view each product on the indie bookstore site.
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The Booksellers’ List Summer List
The Book Keeper has published The Booksellers' List Summer List on July 7, featuring the first four books from a special summer selection and a guest appearance. Tap the included link to see the curated list and explore each new release from this indie bookshop recommendation.
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Sci-fi and fantasy recommendations (Canadian authors)
The Book Keeper shared a curated list of sci fi and fantasy recommendations featuring Canadian authors on July 6, 2026. Browse the full selection at the provided link for indie bookstore picks and leave a comment to share your favorite Canadian authored titles.
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Small and Elbow-Length Puppet Toys
The Book Keeper is featuring new small and elbow length puppet toys, including tiny snakes, small spiders, and beautiful butterflies, with product pages available on their online store. Browse the linked listings to see sizes and availability, or stop by the shop to try them in person.
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Heat Wave Sale - Peace by Chocolate
The Book Keeper is offering Peace by Chocolate items at half price after a heat related shipment issue; quantities are limited and the shop verified the product is still delicious. Check the store's sale list at the provided link to see what is available while supplies last.
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Canadian fiction books highlight
The Book Keeper is spotlighting fiction by Canadian authors with a curated list you can browse at the linked page. This month the indie bookstore invites readers to explore lesser known Canadian authored titles and to add their favorites in the comments to help grow the list.
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Climate change reading recommendations
The Book Keeper published a short set of climate change reading recommendations with three direct links to item pages, focusing on warming oceans, retreating glaciers, intensified wildfires, and the human role in these changes. Visit the linked bookstore pages to read descriptions, check formats, and buy from an independent bookseller.
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Holiday closure and land acknowledgment
The Book Keeper is closed today, July 1, 2026, and shares a land acknowledgment naming the Chippewa Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Delaware Lenape Nations and nearby First Nations communities in Southern Ontario. The post references multiple treaties and asks readers to uplift and support these communities during the national holiday observance.
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Pride Month thank-you and ongoing support announcement
Brianne and The Book Keeper thank everyone for celebrating Pride Month and affirm an ongoing commitment to support the 2SLGBTQIA + community all year round. The brief, heartfelt message emphasizes safety, welcome, and continued community connection from the bookstore.
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New Release Tuesday announcement
The Book Keeper shared a New Release Tuesday roundup on June 30, 2026, linking to a curated list of recommended new books at sarniabookkeeper.com. The short, playful post highlights standout titles and includes hashtags for sharing and discovery.
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Graphics recommendations for Pride month
The Book Keeper highlights Graphics as their final Pride month recommendation, offering an all ages selection of graphic memoirs and imaginative comics that explore heartbreak, healing, and daydreaming. Browse in store or view the full curated list online at the link provided to shop the selection.
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Canada Day closure
The Book Keeper will be closed on Wednesday for Canada Day, announced June 28, 2026. If you planned a visit around the holiday, reschedule appointments or check the shop's online options since regular in person service will not be available that day.
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Books about bees
The Book Keeper is featuring books about bees, encouraging readers to learn about pollination and bee behavior with titles available in store and through their online shop. Two direct product links are included for quick browsing and purchasing.
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Books & soccer gear featured for FIFA World Cup
The Book Keeper is featuring World Cup related books for adults and kids plus soccer balls, available in store and online. Four direct product pages are listed for quick browsing and purchase, making it easy to pick up reading and gear for fans of all ages.
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Nonfiction books (biographies & memoirs)
The Book Keeper is featuring a curated collection of nonfiction titles focused on biographies and memoirs, spotlighting compelling life stories. Browse the selection in store or view the full list online at the Book Keeper's site to find personal narratives, historical lives, and contemporary memoirs chosen for readers who love real world storytelling.
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Pride Day fundraising (donate profits from sales)
The Book Keeper will donate profits from all in store and online sales on Pride Day, Saturday, June 27, 2026, to local 2SLGBTQIA+ group Queer & Questioning Sarnia Lambton. Shop in person, order online, or prepay to support the local community and amplify the bookstore's Pride Day fundraiser.
