Book: Ghosts

A timely read about online dating and life in your thirties. You will love the character of Nina Dean and her experiences in London, England. Follow her and her friends through the many life changes, including a Dad struggling with dementia. While often dealing with heavy topics, we found the story both humorous and touching. Set in one of our favourite cities and rich with characters and story Ghosts is a novel you will want to talk about.

What is in the box?

*Salted Caramel Cashews – Handfuel – We loved the cashews in the Beach Reads box so much that we had to include one of their other flavours. Enjoy while reading or add to your next charcuterie board.

*Lemon Royal – Zappyo – A bright lemony Yerba Mate tea. If you haven’t enjoyed this type of tea before, it is fantastic hot or iced.

*Sweet Reads Dad Cap – Peace Collective – A new custom SRB product! Fun, cool, and perfect for reading outside, we hope you love this cap and show off your book love with pride!

*Doodle Pad – Doodle Lovely – The perfect take-along companion for fun doodles to engage your mind instead of scrolling through your phone. Perfect for waiting at restaurants, for a date to show up, travel, or as a de-stressing mind break.  

*Custom Note Cards – I’ll Know It When I See It – Our friends at IKIWISI designed these beautiful notecards just for you. With bookish quotes and stunning illustrations, we know you will be eager to send these to friends and family. Nina often feels distanced from those at different life stages than her. We think she would have loved these note cards. 

*London Book Mark – Woodly – We love this company that creates art from salvaged wood on Vancouver Island. We couldn’t resist including this beautiful bookmark they created for us showing the London skyline.

Strawberry and Poppyseed Cleansing Bar – Dr. Botanicals – Whether you are getting freshened up for a night out or relaxing at home, this soap bar (from England) smells like summertime! 

Author letter – Penguin – we’ve included a Q&A with the author for additional perspective on the novel. 

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We picked this novel to feature in August long before Jimmy Fallon chose it. We can understand why he thought it was a fantastic novel. We loved reading it and choosing these fun items to connect to the novel. Lots of Canadian made goodness in this box.

Why Ask Again, Yes?

We love family stories and this one is unlike any we’ve read. Kate and Peter’s love and how it changes over time is engaging and emotional. The connection between the two families runs deep and is marked by a devastating tragedy. We think you will enjoy this tale of love, growth and redemption.

What’s in the box?

*Old Fashioned Kettle Corn – Toronto Popcorn Co. – The perfect snack for George and Peter to watch the Mets, and for you to enjoy while reading.

*Iced Coffee – Kyoto Coffee – Delicious iced coffee is easy to make with this fantastic coffee by our local coffee roaster. A summer coffee shop favourite, we imagined Anne drinking this while watching for Peter.

*Mug – Danica Studio – A classic styled mug we envisioned Anne or Lena sipping their coffee from. Simple yet classic, much like the way they styled their homes.

*Journal - Indigo Paper – A beautiful journal to compliment the theme of love in this novel. Perfect for your coffee shop writings.

*Book Nerd Pin – Crafted Van – We have been a big fan of this Canadian company since we met them a few years ago. We hope you love this enamel pin - perfect for showcasing your love of books on your favourite jacket, bag or hat

Vinyl Sticker – Custom made – We created this sticker for our subscribers to accent their laptop, phone, or journal. We know you can identify with it’s wording.

*A Canadian company