THE SMALLEST BOOKSTORE STILL CONTAINS MORE IDEAS OF WORTH THAN HAVE BEEN PRESENTED IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF TELEVISION--ANDREW ROSS

We would like to welcome you to our web site. Hidden Gems BookStore offers you a selection of Popular Titles as well a large assortment (many different catagories) of New & Gently Used Books.

You can purchase Gift Certificates through our website for family or friends in our area-just hit the book button above and you will find a gift certificate category with the books that are listed for purchase through the website.

 New Books Have Arrived To The Store: December/2011

Tru Tactics And Rescue Unit-by Andrew F. Maksymchuk from Vernon, BC. This is Andrew's second memoir of his time with Ontario's Police Force. Andrew will also be at Hidden Gems on January 13th, from 11-2 pm for a booksigning.

New Books to Store: Jan/2012

Snaphots- A Story of Love, Loss and Life by Cathy Sosnowsky. Cathy and her husband have just moved to Salmon Arm from the Coast. 

The Book Has Arrived: Baby Brawn Basketball Star-after his successful 1st book, Baby Brawn Hockey Star, Wilf Pauls (with Cathy Steeves as illustrator) has expanded into Basketball.

And local author from Grindrod, BC, Bekky Crandlemire has brought in her book, Raine--a young adult fantasy that she already has accepted by Amazon. The book is a 2 in 1-Unaware and Unveiled and Bekky is currently working on her next book. This is an epic adventure with lots of suspense, action and romance.

Trails That Begin At Trail's End by Robin Burgess-a local author and his second book.

Terry Greenhough has brought in day planners, journals Garden Diaries-for that gardener in your life who seems to have everything-with his artwork displayed on the covers.

 Canadian Photoscene hve brought  in their 2012 calendars.

'True Accounts Of A Cruel Time'-From Communist Russia To Nazi Germany To Freedom In Canada-The Life of Edward Schmidt. From the Audio Tapes of Edward Schmidt written and edited by Shelley Clack. Both are local to Salmon Arm, BC.

'The Last Archangel-Part One: Faithful Amidst The Fallen' by local Salmon Arm author, Elliott Cross. This is the first in a series of Fantasy books about the bitter war between Gabriel's Faithful and Lucifer's Fallen over who will control the Powers of Creation. This looks to be an exciting series by a local author and out in time for Christmas!!

'British Columbia Trails Heading North' and 'In The Shadow of The Peaks-Rocky Mountain Tales'-both books are by author Lloyd Jeck, who resides in Clearwater, BC. Both can be found under the Non-Fiction section and describe some interesting BC history.

'Mara Reflections'-the History and Biographies of Local families who helped to settle and develop Mara, BC. Mara recently celebrated their centennial this year. Book can be found in the Non-Fiction section of the website.

Terry Greenhough has brought in journals, in two sizes, for those potential writers or as gifts, with the covers depicting his artwork.

As well, there have been changes at the store: more local artwork; locally made greeting cards; and ephemera of collectible artcards- music-magazines, etc. Check out the Artist's Gallery to see all that we sell.

   

We are proud to offer a selection of quality literature from our LOCAL AUTHORS. Books such as: All I Need Now Are Some Chickens, A Cow, And A Wife by Richard Armfelt;   Fall Girl-My Life As A Western Stunt Double by Martha Crawford Cantarini;  Horse As Teacher-The Path to Relationship by Helen Russell; and From MUSKEG to MURDER-MEMORIES OF POLICING ONTARIO'S NORTHWEST by Andrew F. Maksymchuk .   All great books! Plus there are lots more on website.

*********You can now order online through our website books from Local, BC, Alberta and American authors; as well as some odds'n end books, through PayPal. Click on the Book button above. ********************

Not only do we sell Popular New Titles and Gently Used Books, we also carry a selection of Paintings, Photography and Greeting cards by local artists.  Drop by and see our displays.

For those readers interested in sharing their love of books  with others, we offer a Credit & Buy option. Check it out under the SERVICES tab at the top of the page.

 

There are chairs to sit on throughout the store, or as some regular customers do, sit on the soft carpeted floor.

Our store also offers Gift Certificate

STORE HOURS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY  9 AM-5:30 PM

SATURDAY  9 AM-5:00 PM

We can be found at 331 (D) Alexander St NE,

Downtown Salmon Arm,  Across from the Royal Bank.

We view the CUSTOMER as the most important person so we welcome all comments/suggestions on the store and requests for authors/type of books to be sold in the store. If there are any local artisans looking to sell their wares, or if you know of a local artisan who would like to sell their wares in our store, then e-mail us with suggestions.

We look forward to serving and getting to know you in the years to come.
Beth and Perry 

New to the Store:

• Songs for the Shuswap-Cd has come in and $15.00 each, with 10 songs written for a contest.
• Beautiful Photo Greeting Cards by Jim Cooperman depicting the Salmon Run and North Shuswap area-$4.00 each
• Canadian Photoscene has brought in their 2011 calendar showcasing beautiful photos of the Shuswap area-$10.00 each.

New books have come into the store:

• Baby Brawn Hockey Superstar by local author Wilf Pauls and illustrated by local Cathy Steeves.
• Soul-Link: Parting the Veils of Separation by local author, Alida Hilbrander.
• 'Breakthrough Power: How quantum-leap new energy inventions can transform our world.' The book is written by Jeane Manning and Joel Garson. Can be found under book section: BC Author.
• 'The Lunch Bag Chronicles' by local author Don Sawyer and he has signed the books.
• 'Saving Farley's Bog' and 'Hurricane on Grimm's Island'-both by Don Sawyer and quick murder mystery reads.
• 'You Are Sooooo Beautiful-empowering self-esteem for ages 4-104!' by Leanne Power from Alberta.

Hidden Gems Bookstore now has a Facebook Page and a Fan Base has already started. 

Another website to check out is: www.shuswapbulletinboard.com