September Events at Indigo: Make it an Indigo Weekend with Family-friendly Events All Month Long, Plus Meet Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott and Acclaimed Chef Lynn Crawford

TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2017 /CNW/ -

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC:

From bestselling authors to the most anticipated new releases, Indigo stores across Canada are thrilled to announce the following free and exclusive events in September.ⁱ

IN CONVERSATION: KELLEY ARMSTRONG

Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong as she discusses the fifth book and exciting conclusion to the "impossible-to-put-down" Cainsville series, Rituals. Book signing to follow.

Date and Location:
Chapters South London
London, ON
Thursday, September 7 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: JONATHAN & DREW SCOTT

Join Jonathan and Drew Scott, hosts of HGTV's Property Brothers, as they sign copies of their highly anticipated memoir, It Takes Two: Our Story.

Event Guidelines:

• Must have a purchased copy of
It Takes Two or Dream Home to join the book signing line. Proof of purchase required from any Indigo, Chapters, Coles or Indigospirit location
• To ensure all attendees have the opportunity to meet Jonathan and Drew Scott, they will sign a maximum of three (3) books per person at a time. Those with additional books will be invited to rejoin the back of the line for further autographs, time permitting
• No memorabilia or additional items will be permitted for the signing. Book signing only
• Candid photos permitted

Date and Location:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Saturday, September 9 from 2-4PM

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IN CONVERSATION: FRENZY PRESENTS YA TOUR

Join bestselling YA authors Becky Albertalli (The Upside of Unrequited and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda), Julie Murphy (Ramona Blue and Dumplin') and Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give) in a discussion of all things teen. Book signing to follow.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters Dartmouth
Dartmouth, NS
Friday, September 8 at 7PM

Indigo Oshawa
Oshawa, ON
Saturday, September 9 at 4PM

Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Monday, September 11 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: LYNN CRAWFORD

Join bestselling author and acclaimed chef Lynn Crawford as she signs and discusses Farm to Chef: Cooking Through The Seasons.

Date and Location:
Indigo CF Sherway Gardens
Etobicoke, ON
Saturday, September 9 at 6PM

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IN PERSON: LEANNE VOGEL

Join the voice behind the highly acclaimed website Healthful Pursuit Leanne Vogel for a discussion and signing of her cookbook, The Keto Diet: The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet, with More Than 125 Delectable Recipes and Meal Plans to Shed Weight, Heal Your Body, and Regain Confidence.

Date and Locations:
Chapters Polo Fest
Winnipeg, MB
Tuesday, September 12 at 7PM

Chapters Pinecrest
Ottawa, ON
Wednesday, September 13 at 7PM

Indigo Place Montreal Trust
Montreal, QC
Thursday, September 14 at 7PM

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AN EVENING OF FUN WITH DAV PILKEY

Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey will do a presentation followed by a book signing. But that's not all… we'll have contests, giveaways, costume appearances, activities, photo ops, and more!

This is a ticketed event. All are welcome!
Admission & Dog Man #3 book: $20; Admission only: $7
To purchase tickets, visit here.

Date and Location:
Meadowvale Theatre
Mississauga, ON
Thursday, September 14 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: LEAH GARRAD-COLE

Join founder of the prominent Love Child Organics brand of baby and children's foods Leah Garrad-Cole as she signs copies of her first book, It All Begins with Food.

Date and Location:
Indigo Granville
Vancouver, BC
Sunday, September 17 at 2PM

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IN PERSON: CHRIS JERICHO

Join three-time New York Times bestselling author and six-time WWE champion Chris Jericho as he signs copies of No Is a Four-Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling but Succeeded in Life.

Date and Location:
Indigo Oshawa
Oshawa, ON
Monday, September 18 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: RON SEXSMITH

Join Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he sign copies of his humorous fairy tale for grownups, Deer Life.

Date and Location:
Indigo Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON
Monday, September 25 at 7PM

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MAKE IT AN INDIGO WEEKEND SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

Join us every Saturday at 11AM to Make it an Indigo Weekend with the following family friendly events at all participating Indigo & Chapters locations.  For more details, please call your local store.

INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: PAW PATROL: Get ready for action! Be the first to test out the new Lookout Tower and race to the finish line. Plus, take home a themed craft.

Date: Saturday, September 9 at 11AM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: DOG MAN: There's a new breed of justice in town! Join us for story-time, comic creator and glow-in-the-dark tattoos!

Date: Saturday, September 16 at 11AM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: POKÉMON:  Learn from the experts at your local Pokémon headquarters. Bring your own cards, join our trading station and enjoy some Pokémon fun!

Date: Saturday, September 23 at 11AM

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FUJIFILM INSTAX: Make your own book with Fujifilm. Tell us what makes your weekend exciting and create a personalized book. 

Date:  Saturday, September 30 at 11AM

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INDIGO'S 20^TH ANNIVERSARY:  Visit stores across the country to celebrate Indigo's 20^th anniversary. From September 28^th- October 1^st customers can buy 3 items and get the 4^th freeⁱⁱ. Exclusions apply.

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NEW HEATHER'S PICKS!

Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman is delighted to re-introduce a Heather's Pick for September: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, soon to be a TV miniseries. 

Alias Grace takes us back in time and into the life of one of the most enigmatic and notorious women of the nineteenth century. Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer, Thomas Kinnear, and Nancy Montgomery, his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims to have no memory of the murders.

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INDIGO'S STAFF PICKS OF THE MONTH

Indigo's Staff Picks program is the perfect place to start looking for your next favourite book. Each month we choose the book that Indigo employees at home office and in stores love the most, and what we think our customers will love. Click here to learn more about Indigo's Staff Pick of the Month program.

The September Staff Pick of the Month is The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld. A haunting, richly atmospheric, and deeply suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of The Enchanted about an investigator who must use her unique insights to find a missing little girl.The Child Finder is a breathtaking, exquisitely rendered literary page-turner about redemption, the line between reality and memories and dreams, and the human capacity to survive.

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ⁱ At participating locations. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Event materials may be limited and events are subject to cancellation or change without notice.

ⁱⁱ Offer valid September 28- October 1, 2017 in-store (excluding kiosk orders). Excludes electronics and related accessories, American Girl (other than Wellie Wishers), LEGO, gift cards, irewards, and Love of Reading products and donations. Free item must be of equal or lesser value to the lowest priced qualifying item purchased. Not valid on previous purchases or in conjunction with other offers.

SOURCE Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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