Books

Shawville author Suzanne Kingsmill, who has already written four non-fiction works, has now ventured into fiction with a mystery entitled Forever Dead, published by the Dundurn Group of Toronto, and available locally at Lighthouse Books (part of Café 349, on Main Street in Shawville).

On May 28 the new book by Archie Pennie, Historic Treasures up the Gatineau, was launched at the annual dinner of the Gatineau Valley Historical Society in Chelsea.  The volume presents a collection of the author’s articles on people and places in the Gatineau, previously published in the Society’s journal Up the Gatineau.  It can be obtained through the Society, at a price of $10.00, by calling Harold and Margaret Reid at 819-827-0138.

A new publication which will be of value for genealogists and local historians: United Church Cemetery, Low, Quebec, by Chris Doody.  Includes many photographs and obituaries.   Price: $20.00.Available from Elsie Bedard, McCrank Road, Low QC J0X 2C0 (tel: 819-422-3606).  For information e-mail to chrisdoody@dal.ca

The Wakefield Book Club
The Book Club meets at the Wakefield Public Library at 10.00 am. on every third Friday from October to June.  If you are looking for a book club there is space available here.
This season's reading list is as follows:
June 25:            Selection of books for next season
For information call Ann Stone at 819-827-5704

In Aylmer the English-language writing group continues to meet once a month for constructive criticism and support.  Call Dave at 819-684-9077.