I'm joined by special guest Amy Mathers, who is on a virtual cross-country reading marathon.We discuss how to prep for a summer of reading, reading and reading.

Spring is in the air, and we're talking plants, seeds and life on Earth. I'm joined this month by Melissa from Mabel's Fables and special guest Lauren Peugh from Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe Arizona!

Young Adult novels deal with serious issues. Anna Fitzpatrick and Melissa Bourdon-King from Mabel's Fables bookstore recommend some titles that help start conversations about mental health and teens.Just a heads up that there are some pretty heavy topics in this episode.

Little Kids can't always articulate their feelings. Anna Fitzpatrick and Melissa Bourdon-King from Mabel's Fables bookstore recommend some titles that help kids deal with mental health issues. Part One looks at picture books and middle grade titles.

Melissa Bourdon-King from Mabel's Fables and Jenn Hubbs from Curiosity House Bookstore join me to talk about books that will help you get away

Michelle Gram from Mabel's Fables and Andrew Woodrow-Butcher from Little Island Comics join me to talk about graphic novels for kids.

January 2014.There are some picks in today's podcast but we I also talk to Melissa and Michelle from Mabel's Fables about hand-selling and how a great independent bookstore works (hint... it's a team).

Melissa and Michelle from Mabel's Fables join me with their favourite holiday picks (with some help from Aurora)

Michelle Gram and Melissa Bourdon-King from Mabel's Fables join me with some amazing reads that would make great gifts. Melissa's daughter Aurora also joins us!

November 2013. I'm joined by Melissa Bourdon-King and Michelle Gram from Mabel's Fables Bookstore.