Turning the Tide Bookstore

📝 In NaNoWriMo, we’re all writers!🎶

Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your first project, National Novel Writing Month is the perfect time to embrace your inner storyteller!

🧦📚 Cozy up this November with Turning the Tide and Alt Haus! Enjoy 20% off socks, totes, journals, and bookmarks at Turning the Tide—and don’t forget to swing by Alt Haus for a fresh coffee, also 20% off. Whether you’re fueling a writing session or just enjoying a cozy moment, writers and non-writers alike are welcome to join in the NaNoWriMo spirit☺️

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It’s Co-op Week! We’ve teamed up with Saskatchewan Co-operative Association to spotlight our Co-op Week Feature Picks — books that dive into the co-operative movement, from housing and worker co-ops to global fair trade and community economic development. 🌱 Use code COOP2024 at checkout for 20% off almost all these titles on our online store😤

Shop the collection here: https://turning.ca/features-picks/cooperative-books

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‼️📣 Closed tomorrow and Monday for the long weekend!

Shop local from the comfort of your couch, and we’ll be back soon. Check out these discounts at turning.ca:

👻 Scary Booooks (horror, mystery, and fascism): Use code SCARY24 for 20% off
🗳️ Election Reads with University of Regina Press (Saskatchewan politics): Use code SKPOLI24 for 20% off
🤝 Co-operative Books (on growing, sharing, and thriving together): Use code COOP24 for 20% off

All booklist links can be found in our 🔗🌳

OR visit us at: turning.ca and check out our Featured Booklists

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Get ready to dive into our Scary Boooooks promotion, featuring chilling horror, gripping mysteries, and… insightful reads on the rise of fascism.

From heart-pounding thrillers to thought-provoking political commentary, we’ve got the perfect reads to keep you captivated (and educated) this fall🕯️

Get 20% off this featured booklist with code SCARY24. Available in-store or online at Turning the Tide. Stay curious, stay brave, and keep reading! 📚

Check out the book list now - https://turning.ca/features-picks/scary-boooooks---20-off-horror-mystery-and-fascism

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Here’s to Shifting the Current Together! 🌊

For 20 years, we’ve been building community alongside educators, book clubs, and non-profits. Now, we’re excited to launch our Community Partnership Plan—a way to strengthen those connections and create new ones.

Curious how we can work together? Download the plan from our website or email [email protected] to learn more. Let’s see how we can shift the current—together!

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What an incredible Nuit Blanche! ✨ Big thanks to all the late-night book lovers who stopped by for some outdoor browsing under the stars. The weather was perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. Hope you found something special! See you again soon!

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Turning the Tide will be closed on Monday, September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the lives lost and encourage everyone to learn more about the impacts of residential schools, not just today but every day. Please consider supporting Survivors through trusted, vetted organizations🧡

It's Nuit Blanche YXE tonight! 🌙 After last night’s Nuit Eve, get ready for the full experience this evening from 7 pm to midnight. Weather permitting, we'll have outdoor browsing, but we'll stay open late regardless—so come by and enjoy our cozy indie bookstore vibes! We’ll keep the doors open as long as there’s foot traffic. See you at 615 Main Street!

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Missed the book launch of “How Do I Sexy? A Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Qu**rs” by Mx. Nillin Lore? No worries – we’ve got a portion of their talk available on YouTube!

In this video, Nillin (they/them) opens up about their experience growing up in rural Saskatchewan within a conservative environment and how those formative years shaped their writing. Their book explores self-expression, identity, and empowerment for trans and nonbinary folks in a world full of societal expectations.

Though the recording was cut short, the insights Nillin shares are invaluable. Catch a glimpse of their journey and dive into some key themes from “How Do I Sexy?”

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/UmgPZ6DmYOg?si=28o56bdDnR63zw2H

📖 Get your copy of “How Do I Sexy?” here: https://turning.ca/item/j2LZngLWnyRjjIAjE1V6Hg

Book Launch: How Do I Sexy with Mx. Nillin Lore at Turning the Tide, Saskatoon, SK Join us for the lively book launch of "How Do I Sexy? A Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Qu**rs" by Mx. Nillin Lore, recorded on August 27th at Turning the Tide...

🎉 And the winner is... 🎉
A big congrats to for snagging our $50 gift card to Turning the Tide from the “demure” draw! 🥳 Thank you to everyone for participating—we loved the enthusiasm and support!

We’re all set for the Broadway Street Fair tomorrow and can’t wait to see you there!
Come by, say hi, and grab some sale books while you’re at it! 📚✨

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A great reminder of the different ways that you can support your local bookstore from our friends at Libro.fm

🌍💛 Support a family seeking refuge. Turning the Tide is a proud partner of YXE Refugee Sponsorship in their auction for International Humanitarian Day, raising funds for Kamila, Ali, and their family as they work toward rebuilding their lives in Saskatoon. Proceeds will also support future refugee sponsorships through the MCC Refugee Support Fund.

From original art and pottery to local restaurant gift cards and books, the auction offers a range of items where your bids can make a real difference.

🔗Visit the link in our bio or scan the QR code in the slides to explore the auction and place your bids. The auction closes September 1 at 8:00 pm.

Thank you for standing with us in support of those who need it most.

📣EVENT📣
Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the Annual 🎈Broadway Street Fair🎈! This year’s theme, “The Cat Came Back,” offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy sidewalk sales, delicious food, live music, and entertainment. Activities for kids include bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting, and interactive art exhibits 🤩.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

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🌟 Coming up soon! We’re thrilled to announce our event: BOOK LAUNCH: "How Do I Sexy? A Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Qu**rs" with Mx. Nillin Lore💖

📅 Mark your calendars for August 27th at 7:00 pm at Turning the Tide, 615 Main Street, Saskatoon.

📚✨ Mx. Nillin Lore (they/them) is a respected trans and q***r activist and educator, bringing profound insights into self-expression and identity in their latest book. Don’t miss out on this inspiring and empowering event. See you there! 🎉

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Regina's The Penny University Bookstore is going out of business. This is very sad news overall but especially since it was one of the first bookstores to open in the province in the last two decades. It is a good reminder of how difficult it is to sustainably run a bookstore and how critical local support is to help us keep our doors open. Every time you choose to buy books from a local indie, you make it that much more likely that we will continue to be around going into the future.

Amazon doesn't prioritize and support local authors, they don't donate to local organizations, they don't pay living wages to people in your community. Please keep this in mind when choosing where you purchase your next book.

👀Things have been quiet on the grid, but we’ve been busy behind the scenes revamping our website! 🌟 In addition to redesigning existing pages, we’ve added a brand-new section for community discounts.

We currently offer 4 types of discounts:
- Nonprofits, unions, and public sector
- Educators and librarians
- Book clubs
- Faith-based organizations

These special discounts are our way of giving back to the community that supports us. Find out more on our ‘Community Discount’ page at turning.ca!

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🌟 Reminder that we’re open Sundays! 🌟

Swing by tomorrow from 12-5 and make us part of your Saskatoon Fringe Festival shopping experience. We’re located at 615 Main St—just off Broadway! 📚✨

See you there!

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📣AUDIOBOOK DISCOUNT📣

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Libro.fm’s new Two Credits Monthly Membership Plan, offering even more value for your audiobook experience! 📚✨

- Get two credits each month for more audiobooks at a lower cost per credit.
- Enjoy all the benefits of your existing monthly membership, plus more!

📈 Already a member? Upgrade to the new two-credit plan for double the audiobooks! Simply visit the Membership Upgrade link here: https://libro.fm/membership/new_two_credits_monthly?bookstore=turningthetide

🌊 Every Libro.fm membership supports Turning the Tide. By choosing Libro.fm, you’re not only enhancing your audiobook collection but also supporting a local community hub! Explore all membership options by visiting the following link: https://libro.fm/membership/?bookstore=turningthetide

Thank you for your continued support and happy listening! 🎶📖

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