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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Late summer book stack
The Book Keeper is highlighting a late summer book stack with a short curated recommendation and a direct link to the newsletter for full details. Visit the provided link to view the specific titles and any purchase or format options the shop has shared.
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Rick Westhead speaking in Sarnia
Rick Westhead, author of We Breed Lions, speaks in Sarnia at the Great Lakes Secondary School auditorium on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM. Tickets cost $30 and include a copy of the book, and are sold exclusively through The Book Keeper in store, online, or by phone. Expect a hard hitting discussion of hockey culture and a community conversation with local partners.
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New tote bags
The Book Keeper posted that new tote bags are in and invited customers to come by to see a short video showcasing favorites. Each tote retails for $30.00, and the announcement includes the tags #indiebookstore and #totebag.
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New Release Tuesday — horror new releases
The Book Keeper's New Release Tuesday highlights today's horror new releases with a curated list you can browse online. Visit the shop's list to scout indie and mainstream horror titles and add fresh reads to your collection.
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Breathing Is How You Stay Alive
Alison Gadsby visited The Book Keeper and signed all in store copies of Breathing Is How You Stay Alive, a collection of weird fiction about life altering family love. Signed copies are available now through the store item page, making this a good chance to pick up an author signed edition.
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Halloween books collection
The Book Keeper has rolled out a Halloween books collection blending new authors and classic favorites, with kid friendly coloring, activity, and sticker books included. Browse the curated list online at the provided link or stop by the indie bookstore to see what they have in store.
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Jellycats collection
The Book Keeper in Sarnia is showcasing a full Jellycats collection and directs shoppers to www.sarniabookkeeper.com to browse the selection. The short post uses local and fandom hashtags to highlight the range for collectors and gift buyers.
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Extremely Accurate Birds
Tommy Siegel's Extremely Accurate Birds, a humorous illustrated book about bird anatomy by a New Yorker cartoonist and birder, was featured in an in store signing at The Book Keeper on August 19, 2026. Copies were offered for $26 each, highlighting the book's blend of affectionate ornithology and sharp cartoon humor.
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Swan Song
Charles Spencer's Swan Song, described as his most intimate and honest portrait of Diana, is set for release on 2026-09-22 with pre-orders available now. Order by calling 519-337-3171 or via the Book Keeper listing at the provided URL to reserve your copy before launch.
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New Release Tuesday announcement and book cover trend commentary
The Book Keeper's New Release Tuesday post spotlights this week's new titles and emerging visual trends, noting little snippets of fall and a playful idea that book covers can follow trending colours. The announcement calls out romance covers breaking the mold and science fiction covers raising the bar, using hashtags to link into wider reader conversations.
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Pour over drip coffees
The Book Keeper is offering pour over drip coffees as a convenient brew option for office and outdoor use, with multiple flavors available. Packs are priced at $23.00 for seven bags, and two product pages are provided for ordering and details.
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Moomin book
The Book Keeper is featuring a Moomin book described as full of Moomin's adventures, perfect for readers who enjoy gentle, character driven stories. Visit the shop listing to view the book and decide if it is right for your collection.
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Astronauts shop at The Book Keeper
A social post published by The Book Keeper on 2026-08-15 says "Astronauts shop at The Book Keeper" and tags Chris Hadfield. The brief update points you to the store and the tags for photos or more context on social media.
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Women in Translation — Curated book picks
The Book Keeper spotlights compelling translated fiction for Women in Translation Month, featuring titles such as The Wax Child by Olga Ravn and Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor. Each book is available to buy in store or online via the store's list, with individual prices shown alongside the entries.
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Pride Day fundraiser donation
The Book Keeper reports that Pride Day shopping on June 27, 2026 raised $1700, with profits donated to local organization Queer and Questioning. This post thanks shoppers and highlights the bookstore's partnership with the group, which also moderates the Queer Book Club.
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Sarnia Bookfest
Sarnia Bookfest is happening at Degroot's Nurseries on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, hosted by The Book Keeper. The day is billed as an exciting celebration of books with a community friendly festival vibe; follow the event hashtags for updates.
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Kids storybook featuring a golden retriever and black cat
This kids storybook from The Book Keeper tells a charming tale of a golden retriever and a reluctant black cat who become friends. The brief feature links to the seller page for purchase and further details at sarniabookkeeper.com.
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Book version of uplifting videos
The Book Keeper has released a book version of their uplifting videos featuring beautiful artwork and comforting phrases. Visit the item page on the Book Keeper site to view the product and order.
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Congratulatory announcement for neighbouring business milestone
The Book Keeper congratulates neighbors The Water Bug Health Food Store on 34 years and invites the community to visit this week to see what they have going on. It is a brief local note encouraging neighborhood support for a long running independent business.
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Bag charm kit
The Book Keeper highlights a Bag charm kit as a playful craft night pick, with a direct product page link for details and purchase. Bag charms are presented as an easy way to add whimsy to accessories, ideal for a relaxed DIY evening with friends.
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Announcement: The OLD Farmer's Almanac 2027 available at bookstore
The Book Keeper posted on 2026-08-07 that The OLD Farmer's Almanac 2027 is in stock, noting this is the continuing OLD edition while a different Farmer's Almanac published its last issue in 2026. Stop by or check the shop's social channels using the hashtags #bookkeeperbooks and #theoldfarmersalmanac for availability and pickup details.
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SOAR Sarnia Fly-In
SOAR Sarnia Fly In takes place at Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport on Saturday, August 8, 2026, featuring Col. Chris Hadfield with his books and a large display of aircraft. The Book Keeper notes the event supports Pathways Health Centre for Children, making it a community focused, family friendly day at the airport.
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Book of cat haikus
The Book Keeper is featuring Book of cat haikus, a compact collection of feline themed short poems billed as a perfect shelf or coffee table book. Visit the Book Keeper product page at the provided link to view and buy the book, the listing encourages shoppers to come by and grab one today.
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Staff book recommendation: Immortal Game
The Book Keeper staff recommend Allison Saft's Immortal Game, a Young Adult sapphic fantasy about a chess grandmaster who must unite with her fae rival to save her sister. Brianne notes that fans of Dark and Drowning Tide should consider this rivals to lovers, family centered fantasy and includes a link to the bookstore listing.
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New stickers
The Book Keeper just stocked a new collection of playful, out of this world stickers made by a Toronto artist, perfect for back to school personalization. Each sticker is priced at 5.50, and the shop invites you to come by to see the full array of cute designs that Brianne says remind her of artist alley.
