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.

 

Just in: 'Black And Blue Sari' by Kamal Dhillon-Kamal was featured on BCTV recently about her courage to come back due to an abusive relationship she went through and survived.

The Shuswap Writer's Festival-'Word on The Lake' will take place May 25-27th, 2012. This is a well received event for readers and writers of all ages and has become well known over the years. As well, Hidden Gems is selling raffle tickets for prizes to be drawn at the festival with the top prize a four day houseboat trip on the Shuswap. The tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $12.00.  Check out their website at: www.saow.ca

 

New to the Store: Unique Boat Bookcases-great for the home, office or summer cabin. Can be used to display books or other collectibles. Can view under the Artist's section.

 

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. New artists added in 2012 are Gus Buffel (Wildlife Artist) and Deniece Apeldoorn-she has brought in her artwork and Greeting Cards.

   

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. ********************

 

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.

250-833-0011

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 Phillips

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

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