Signed books in Toronto
If you want a signed copy of HTDYF and you live in Toronto you should go to Bakka Phoenix Books, a lovely sf bookshop located at 697 Queen Street West. I believe you’ll also find books signed by John Scalzi and Scott Westerfeld.
My history with Bakka Books (as it used to be known) goes back to the 1990s when I was in Toronto doing research for my Phd at the Judith Merril Collection. I spent many hours at Bakka, gossiping with the staff, and feeding my book habit. So it was quite the thrill to be back there and signing my own books. Who’da thunk it?
I was also reminded me of how much I like Toronto. It’s not the prettiest city in the world but who cares when there’s so much cool inventive stuff going on? It totally reminds me of Melbourne. Queen St and Brunswick street bare a very close resemblance. I stumbled into Magpie Designs1 and may have accidentally wound up with some clothes. Can’t be sure.
It was lovely to be reminded even briefly of another of my favourite cities. I could totally live in Toronto.2
- Sadly, none of the images on the site are as fabulous as the clothes they have in their shop right now. [↩]
- Just not in winter. [↩]
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Elodie Says:
I’m so in love with that blue dress on the first page–and the rest of the stuff looks awesome! wantwantwant!
October 29th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Emily Says:
I wish I was in Toronto!!!!
October 29th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Chris McLaren Says:
Heh, that’s exactly what I said after going to Melbourne: “It’s Toronto, but with better weather.”
October 30th, 2008 at 12:01 am