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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Letter and postcard kits
The Book Keeper is featuring Letter and postcard kits that let you send handmade mail or gift a keepsake to a friend. Three product pages are provided for browsing styles and contents, with full details available on each item page.
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Teacher gift suggestions
The Book Keeper shares quick teacher gift ideas including gift cards, book lights, stickers, socks, reusable cups, and playful trinkets like the Sad Trombone. For purchase options and the full curated list, check the store's online list at https://sarniabookkeeper.com/lists/LrGW1POFojps.
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Morning with Kiwanis Club and Irene Matys
The Book Keeper spent the morning of June 23, 2026 with the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K listening to Irene Matys discuss family stories and the recipes in her cookbook My Cypriot Table. The short community gathering highlighted food, heritage, and friendly conversation between an author and a local civic group.
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Store security camera installation thank-you
The Book Keeper posted a thank you on 2026-06-23 after Austin at Overwulf Technologies supplied and installed replacement security cameras in the Sarnia store. The short local post includes playful copy about watching items in store and hashtags encouraging shoppers to support small businesses.
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Horror book recommendations for Pride Month
The Book Keeper has curated horror book recommendations for Pride Month, featuring titles that blend queer themes with psychological and speculative terror. Browse the selection in store or view the full list online at https://sarniabookkeeper.com/lists/LFdg0j_Dlido to shop picks that range from unsettling personal stories to survival tales on mysterious worlds.
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delightful drink in a cute mug
The Book Keeper is featuring a delightful drink in a cute mug, perfect for sipping while you read, available in store or online. Visit https://sarniabookkeeper.com/item/kS4XbK2gu3wqup-_0GnNGg to view the item and purchase directly.
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Juneteenth historical overview and recognition
Juneteenth on June 19, 2026 honors the 1865 arrival of federal troops in Galveston, Texas, who enforced freedom for enslaved people two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The Book Keeper invites you to listen, learn, and uplift Black communities today, and to join conversations using #Juneteenth.
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Villager Puzzles
The Book Keeper has a new shipment of Villager Puzzles, a collection that supports women artists from across Canada. Browse the current stock and purchase directly from their webstore at the provided link to see which titles are available now.
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Autumn Collection — new jellies launch
The Book Keeper in Sarnia is showcasing its Autumn Collection of new Jellycat jellies, including Bartholomew Bear in a hiking outfit, Bretti Yeti, S'mores, Mulshi Forest Floor, and Rockleton. Visit the shop or preview the selection on their webstore at https://sarniabookkeeper.com/lists/LI0RUdt5YXHg to start holiday shopping early.
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Happy Place — 20% off until book club day
The Book Keeper is offering 20 percent off Emily Henry's Happy Place, the July selection of The Hopeless Romantics Book Club, available in store or online at the provided link until book club day. This makes it easy to pick up the club read with a discount and join the community discussion.
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New Release Tuesday book list
The Book Keeper's New Release Tuesday list on June 16, 2026 highlights quirky little gems and invites readers to a week of discovery. Browse the curated selection on the bookstore's site to find new, lesser known titles to add to your TBR.
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Pride Month Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Recommendations
The Book Keeper has curated Sci Fi and Fantasy recommendations for Pride month, spotlighting sapphic academic rivals to lovers stories and an evocative road trip to the end of the world. Browse the full list in store or online at the provided link for quick queer speculative fiction picks this June.
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Liminal space horror book recommendations
The Book Keeper published a curated list of five liminal space horror novels on 2026-06-15, recommending reads like Horrorstör, Apartment 16, and A Short Stay in Hell for fans of uncanny, wayfinding dread. Pop into The Book Keeper to ask about availability of these niche horror titles.
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Father’s Day gift promotion
The Book Keeper is promoting Father’s Day gift ideas, featuring barbecue grilling cards and pencils with Dad jokes, and encourages in store visits or quick browsing of two curated online lists. Use the provided links to shop the selections or stop by the store for personalized recommendations.
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The Song of Achilles — July Pick discount
The Book Keeper is offering The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller at 20% off as the Queer Book Club July Pick, valid until book club day. You can buy the discounted copy in store or online at the linked product page to make sure you have it before the meeting.
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little frog figurine with two guides
The Book Keeper is featuring a little frog figurine with two guides, a whimsical mini collectible that makes a lighthearted gift or shelf accent. The shop points shoppers to in store browsing or any of three direct product links on their online store for more details and to view the item.
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Pride Month fiction book recommendations
The Book Keeper curated a Pride Month fiction list with heartfelt sagas and memorable heroines, available in store or online. Browse the full selection at the Book Keeper's curated page to find titles that lean into realistic stories or comforting fantasy and romance.
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What is a Safe Space?
The Book Keeper is highlighting Stevie Bees' What is a Safe Space? and is taking reservations for copies via message or the online product page. Visit the provided link to reserve your copy and see the seller's listing for details.
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Summer hair clip collection
The Book Keeper is featuring a Summer hair clip collection with five playful styles named Pigeon, Pickle, Strawberry, Ramen, and Hot Dog, published on 2026-06-11. Each style links to its product page so you can view details and purchase directly.
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Beyond the Rink: Behind the Images of Residential School Hockey
Beyond the Rink examines archival photos from a 1951 promotional tour by the Sioux Lookout Black Hawks, pairing survivor testimony with academic analysis to reveal how hockey figures in residential school histories. Authored by Alexandria Giancarlo with Janice Forsyth, Braden Te Hiwi, and survivors Kelly Bull, Chris Cromarty, and David Wesley, the book is available through The Book Keeper listing.
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Staff book and song pairings
The Book Keeper staff picked four book and song pairings to spark your next reading playlist, published June 10 2026. Pairings include The Dorians with Forever Young, The Emperor of Gladness with Sadness as a Gift, The Secret History with Glory and Gore, and The Shippers with Judy You Hung the Moon, with direct links to each item page.
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Recommendation and commentary on Sky Daddy by Kate Folk
The Book Keeper praises Sky Daddy by Kate Folk as a character driven novel that begins Call me Linda and channels Moby Dick style obsession into a tender, affirming redemption arc. The recommender highlights Linda as an unforgettable protagonist, mentions a beloved friend named Stacy, and points readers to @skydaddylinda and related hashtags for more conversation.
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New Release Tuesday — teen/YA new releases
The Book Keeper is celebrating New Release Tuesday with a large selection of teen and YA books available in store, and a consolidated online list you can browse at https://sarniabookkeeper.com/lists/LYuguqNqOJdM. Stop by the shop to see staff picks and discover this week’s newest titles.
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Forbidden Feasts: The Official Lights Cookbook
Forbidden Feasts is the official Lights Out cookbook tied to Navessa Allen's novel, offering 60 easy yet impressive recipes from indulgent breakfasts to seductive cocktails. The Book Keeper is stocking copies in store and through their online shop, with ordering available at the linked product page.
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Chris Paul Rainbows book event — featured books
The Book Keeper showcased several feel good picture books during a Chris Paul Rainbows event on June 6, 2026, including Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants, I Like Myself, Except When They Don't, Skinnamarink, and What is a Safe Space. These titles are available in store and range from playful classics to newer releases that celebrate uniqueness and community.
