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It's Banned Books Week! Throughout the week we'll be highlighting several books and why they deserve to be read, not censored.

The Color Purple - Alice Walker

Banned for religious objections, LGBTQIQ+ content, and violence, The Color Purple tells the story of a young, uneducated African-American woman named Celie. Throughout the book, she encounters racism, sexism, abuse and challenges to her sexuality. She finds her way through these challenges thanks to the strong relatioships she has with other women in her life.

Writer's Unplugged tomorrow (Thursday September 26th) @ 6PM

Macrame Workshop Friday September 27th
5-7PM
$40 All supplies
Refreshments included

To register email [email protected]

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Analog Books is thrilled to be partnering with New West Theatre on their production of Misery! Due to overwhelming ticket demand, two new show dates have been added on October 27th at 7:30pm and November 3rd at 1:00pm. Be sure to grab your tickets soon!

MISERY
By William Goldman
Based on the Novel by Stephen King
October 25 – Nov 2; Sterndale Bennett Theatre
Buckle up for a rollercoaster of suspense and terror as we take you on a journey adapted from the best-selling novel by Stephen King. When acclaimed author Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, he soon discovers her obsession with his work is far more sinister than he could have imagined.
Trapped in her remote home, Paul must write a new novel under Annie’s watchful, menacing eye or face deadly consequences. A daring psychological thriller just in time for Halloween!
RECOMMENDED FOR 14+

It's Banned Books Week! Throughout the week we'll be highlighting several books and why they deserve to be read, not censored.

A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle

Banned for insinuating magic, science and religion are one and the same and teaching occult practices, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg as she travels through space and time. Assisted by her brother, friend and a host of supernatural beings, she is on a mission to save her father. The power of both love and individuality are demonstrated in this novel.

It's Banned Books Week! Throughout the week we'll be highlighting several books and why they deserve to be read, not censored.

Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson

Banned for glorifying unruly behaviour, teaching principles against the Bible and being 'biased against boys', Speak follows Melinda, a high school student who has found herself exiled by her peers after calling the cops at a party. It is groundbreaking novel about consent, healing and finding the courage to speak out when it is difficult to do so.

Join us on Truth and Reconciliation Day (Monday, September 30th) at 11 am for a special story time with Katie Rabbit-Young Pine. We encourage you to wear an orange shirt.
*Event is open to families of all ages

It's Banned Books Week! Throughout the week we'll be highlighting several books and why they deserve to be read, not censored.

S*x is a Funny Word - Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth

Banned for LGBTQIA+ content and providing sexual education, this publication is a comic book for kids that has representation of all sorts families of different makeups, orientations and gender identities. S*x Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy.

We have Iona Whishaw in today for an author event and will have a full house! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Local author E.A.M. Trofimenkoff will be in the bookstore on Saturday September 28th for the launch of their new book, 'You and I Collide.' We hope to see you there!

One of our most popular local authors, LORNE FITCH is back with his latest release: "Travels Up the Creek".
Lorne draws on a lifetime of environmental biology experience to explore human-nature connections and stark realities in this excellent follow up to the Analog all-time best-seller, "Streams of Consequence".
Available now in store with an official launch planned for October 18-6:30pm.
https://analogbooks.net/item/AUgNRER1yUpSYo7Iaa_CpA

We have a superb weekend of events lined up starting Friday night at 6:30 with Jonathan Whitelaw at the bookstore, Saturday at Word on the Street with our typewriter Scriptorium and Sunday afternoon with Iona Whishaw.
Find all the details on our events page: https://analogbooks.net/events

Tonight at 6PM. Please join us.

This will be a fun and informative event for anyone interested in exploring creative writing a murder mystery character. Perfect for readers of cozy mystery as well.
Organized by the Alexandra Writers Centre Society , we will be hosting award winning writer Jonathan Whitelaw Friday Sept 20th for a two hour workshop. This event is free but registration is requested if possible.
https://www.alexandrawriters.org/.../suspicious-minds...

After 3 weeks, Copper has settled into his new home quite comfortably. Hugo tolerates his antics and he has made fast friends with hundreds of visitors already. Some of the displays haven't faired too well, but he's slowly figuring out just where his legs end.

The latest Analog Insider Newsletter is your best resource for what's happening at the bookstore. Check it out here and be sure to subscribe so you too can be in on the great activities coming up.

An Analog Autumn

We had an inspiring presentation at the Analog Book Club this past Sunday from local author and teacher, Jason Wegner. (front right in image). Jason's memoir, Manic Man is an open, honest telling of his journey with Bipolar 1 Disorder and how he achieved his dream of becoming an English teacher today at LCI here in Lethbridge.
Interested in joining the Book Club? We meet the third Sunday of every month. See our web site for full details.
https://analogbooks.net/analog-book-club
Jason Wegner

Darla will be hosting a Fall macrame workshop here at the bookstore on Friday Sept 27th from 5-7pm. Register by emailing her at 📩 [email protected]

Always wanted to try a Fountain Pen? Curious about Dip Pens?
Today is Fountain Pen Friday with demos ready to go. We're open until 7PM tonight.

This will be a fun and informative event for anyone interested in exploring creative writing a murder mystery character.
Organized by the Alexandra Writers Centre Society, we will be hosting award winning writer Jonathan Whitelaw Friday Sept 20th for a two hour workshop. This event is free but registration is required. Follow this link to save your spot.
https://www.alexandrawriters.org/store/p622/suspicious-minds-lethbridge.html

Just a reminder that our new Autumn Hours start tomorrow with us open 7 days a week.
One more day to fit us into your busy schedule. See you soon!

We are looking forward to Word on the Street two weeks from today! Come say hi while you're there and write a letter using one of our vintage typewriters or fountain pens!

A wonderfully whimsical mural of Hugo and his new Analog sidekick Copper created by Cassandra Williamson as part of Allied Arts Downtown Lens. Look for all 10 downtown murals over the next few days.
Allied Arts Council Lethbridge Downtown Lethbridge BRZIndieBookstores.ca

Fountain Pen Friday is next week! We'll have a selection of pens and inks set out for your perusal and use.

Join us on Saturday, September 28th for E.A.M. Trofimenkoff's book launch!

"L has lived their whole life with a cloud above their head, forever waiting for the next unfortunate event to occur. Happiness? Who is she? L has been dancing around properly experiencing joy for years. Until now. When their therapist convinces them to make a childhood bucket list, L finds that happiness comes in many different shapes and sizes. And it takes great courage to hold onto it.

​Ashe has only ever known one thing: selflessness to the point of self-erasure. From his family to his friends and past partners, he was always the one making sacrifices. Starting over in a new town felt like the perfect solution. Now, one wrong parking space later, Ashe finds himself on the receiving end of a lesson in more than just chemistry.

​You and I Collide is a heartwarming, quirky and emotional contemporary romance about finding love and joy again."