Stuff We Like
World Book Day - March 6
By Kelsey Raynard
It should come as no surprise that here at The Walleye, we love a good book. On March 6, we celebrate World Book Day: a time for avid readers, writers, and bookworms alike to come together in an appreciation of the written word. However, as any true book lover knows, reading is an experience that extends well beyond the pages; cultivating the right atmosphere and equipping yourself with the best reading accessories can take your love of reading to the next level. Here is Stuff We Like for World Book Day.
Local Books
Entershine Bookshop
196 Algoma Street South
There is no shortage of talented local authors to support here in Thunder Bay, and why not support a great local book store while you’re at it? Entershine Bookshop has a wide variety of books written and illustrated by local authors and artists available both in person and online. From children’s picture books to poetry to novels and everything in between, this is your spot to read local.
$Various
Book Club Membership
Loud Women Collective
251 Red River Road
Book clubs offer so many benefits: exposure to new reading material, structure to keep you accountable, a new friend group to bond with, the list goes on! Loud Women Collective’s free book club is the perfect opportunity to read and discuss non-fiction social justice books (curated by owner Kris Tonkens); the group meets every six to eight weeks and is an inclusive and flexible option for all book lovers.
$Free
Tote Bag
Thunder Bay Museum
425 Donald Street East
A good book needs a good book bag. Carry your latest read around in fashion with a tote bag from the Thunder Bay Museum. Made of canvas with a cotton handle and zipper closure, these fully lined bags are adorned with designs by Indigenous artists (who are paid royalties with each sale).
$32
Anchor Wall Lamp
Portobello Home
142 Cumberland Street North
Some books are just too good to put down—no matter what time it is. For comfortable reading at all hours, try the Anchor wall lamp from Portobello Home. With warm overhead lighting and an adjustable head and stem, this lamp is ideal for reading as late (or as early) as you like.
$129.99
Metal Botanical Bookmark
Thuja Floral Design
285 Bay Street
We all love getting lost in a good book, but no one likes losing their page in a good book. Mark your spot with an adorable bookmark from Thuja Floral Design. Made with gold-coloured metal, these botanical bookmarks are designed after the bird of paradise plant, and come with a dangling chain and matching charm.
$12
Thunder Bay Quiz Book 2 by Thorold J. Tronrud
Authentique
313 Bay Street
A book collection is incomplete without an interesting trivia book, and the Thunder Bay Quiz Book 2 is the perfect addition to your bookshelf. Written by past executive director of the Thunder Bay Museum, Thorold J. Tronrud, this local treasure contains over 100 quiz questions, puzzles, and photos of our unique local history.
$13.95
Soy Candle
Peace & Quiet Candle Co.
251 Red River Road
A cosy atmosphere can take your reading experience to the next level. Cultivate the ultimate sense of peace and quiet with a candle from none other than Peace & Quiet Candle Co. These soy candles come in a variety of soothing scents and are available in 4 oz to 16 oz glass jars, which can be purchased online and at their storefront in Goods & Co. Market.
$12-35
50/50 Ticket
Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library
friends5050.ca
Public libraries are a beacon of literacy, community engagement, accessibility, and fun. Help support the Thunder Bay Public Library by purchasing tickets to their monthly 50/50 draw, run by volunteers of their registered charity (Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library). There are a variety of ticket bundle options available online, from a 20-pack for $10 to a 350-pack for $75.
$10-75