Bookworms Are Nicer, Kinder, And More Empathetic People, According To New Study

We don't need a study to know this!

This Kindergarten Class Read 1,000,000 Words And Celebrated With A Super Swaggy 'Millionaire Bash'

This is wonderful!

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SOUP'S ON!!!!! Today it's Pea & Ham (made in house using Beat Hartwig's special Jandowae recipe).

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Book Signing Tomorrow! Majella Lennox will be in store tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:30am, signing copies of her book, "Roller Coaster Mumma - From Birth to Bonkers". A signed copy would make a great Mothers' Day gift!

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We will be closed tomorrow in recognition of Anzac Day.

I Love Hervey Bay

Open thread: what books do you find most attractive in a potential partner?

Any comments?

National Simultaneous Storytime

We'll be joining hundreds of schools, libraries and bookshops around Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime. The book chosen this year is "The Cow Tripped over the Moon" by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood. All pre-school aged children are welcome to come along for the reading. Milk and a cookie will also be available for $3.50.

Book Signing with Erja Scott

Erja (Erica) Scott is a local author. Her book, "Chase the Dog," is a fast moving thriller spiced with humour and romance. Greedy killer, Lee, has an immaculate appearance and obsession with shoes; Nancy is a super granny - not scared of shooting the bad guys, and the dog is carrying a world changing culture. Come along and meet Erja and maybe pick up a personally signed copy of her book.

Coffee, Tea, Philosphy

This will be our first Coffee Tea Philosophy gathering in our new shop, so we thought it might be a good idea to go back to the basics: WHAT IS PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT? AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? You don't need any academic qualifications to join the group - just a willingness to listen to others, share your ideas and have an open mind. There's no charge for the group. Just grab something to eat or drink from our cafe and join in. Our new "Philosophers' Table" is near the back of the shop. If you'd like any more information, speak to Cate in the bookshop or email herveybay@maryryan.com.au

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We're having great difficulty getting our old telephone number transferred across to the new shop. We apologise to anyone who has been trying to contact us and we share your frustration. Our shop mobile number is 0413 027 515 and we know this is definitely working.