Book: Hurricane Summer  

A debut novel by Toronto’s Asha Bromfield best known for her role on Riverdale and her work with the Dove Self-Esteem Project. This novel takes place between Toronto and Jamaica and deals with tough emotions as Tilla tries to gain love and acceptance by her father, herself and her extended family.

What is in the box?

*Flamingle Gummies – SQUISH – These fun and fruity vegan gummies are packed with tropical flavours. Perfect for summertime snacking 

*Lemonade Mix – Gourmet du Village – The perfect summer beverage and a great accompaniment to the novel.

*Give it a Whirl Sprinkles – Sweetapolita – Bring summertime to your baking or use to top a campfire cone. These sprinkles are the best quality sprinkles out there.

Lemon Body Butter – Dr. Botanicals – A refreshing citrus scent in a perfect on-the-go size. 

*Pool Party Ankle Socks – Friday Sock Co. – A fun summer length allows these socks to accompany you on your next summer get together or pool party!

*Lemon/Lavender Lip Balm – Lip Service Beauty – Plant based products made in small batches is one of the reasons we love this lip balm. The other is it is fantastic! 

*Unicorn Girl Body Whip – Walton Wood – Simply the best there is. Spread sparkles and joy everywhere this summer!

*Handmade Scrunchie – @BugsandHails – Made locally, these are our favourite scrunchies. Perfect for holding  your hair back on a hot summer day.

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Book: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island

A book to bring you seaside to a small crab fishing town with a host of characters to fall in love with. The story of Piper Parrish and her beloved husband Tom. Piper believes that Tom is still alive and going through life with her and the people of Frick Island support her in this belief. Enter a ambitious young journalist and you have an imaginatively captivating story. Perfect for the beach, the dock or the deck. A great seaside read.

What is in the box?

*Coconut Cashews – Handfuel – We promise these cashews will have you dreaming of tropical locations. We best you can’t eat just one!

*Coco-Lime Margarita Mix – Gourmet du Village – A tasty Margarita mix to enjoy in the summer. You can make it with or without alcohol.

8Hummingbird Napkins – Native Northwest – Perfect for a poolside escape or a light summer lunch. We love these napkins designed by a Canadian Indigenous artist.

*Beach Babe Sugar Scrub – Walton Wood - Get your skin beach ready with this deliciously scented scrub

Sandal Wipes – If your sandals need a freshen up after a day at the beach, or a year in the closet these handy wipes will have them back to new in no time.

Vacay Mode Key Chain – Slant Accessories – Bring the summer vibes all year long with this beachy vacation key chain.

Just Chill Acrylic Cup – Slant Accessories – Fun in the sun is guaranteed to make you thirsty. Bring this reusable cup along to enjoy your drink beach/pool side.

Watermelon Cleanser 2 in 1 Makeup Remover/Cleanser – Dr. Botanicals – The ideal summer scent for rinsing off after a day outside. We love this double duty cleanser and makeup remover. Great for sunscreen removal!

Author Letter – Colleen Oakley – A special letter just for our subscribers by the author. We just love these letters and hope you do too!

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*Book: Find You First by Linwood Barclay  

A riveting thriller by one of Canada’s best crime/psychological suspense authors. A story of greed, depravity and deception Find You First is a thrilling mystery that builds in excitement until the end. We found the story to be unique, engaging, compelling and also funny. 

What is in the box?

*Caramels – Three Foragers Bee Co – Delicious handmade caramels by the amazing people at Three Foragers in Saskatoon. A treat to savour while enjoying your novel.

*Otonabee Espresso – Rapids End – A beautiful blend of Columbian, Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee. You will love this deep espresso with tasting notes of dark chocolate/cacao.

*Handsome Chap Lip Balm – Walton Wood Farms – A wonderfully smooth lip balm with a vanilla and whiskey scent. Great for use in any season.

Cleaning Putty – Kikkerland – Whether you want to clean your laptop, keyboard, car console and more this cleaning putty has hundreds of uses. Picks up dirt and dust wherever it goes.

*The Canadian Hand Rescue – Walton Wood Farms – A favourite in our household, The Canadian smells like Canada and is ‘softer than your favourite plaid jacket.’   

Sneaker Wipes – Boot Rescue + - All-Natural sneaker cleaning wipes that are great for your sneakers but also work on fabric, leather, mesh or suede. Scuffs and stains will be a thing of the past.

*Mustard Soak – Walton Wood Farms – The ultimate care for tired, achy muscles/feet. Use as a bath soak or foot soak. A unique blend of Epson Salt, Mustard and Essential Oils (Eucalyptus, Peppermint & Rosemary) designed to ease pain and inflammation. 

Signed Author Book Plates and Letter – Gifts from the author for our Sweet Readers. 

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**The full list of the novels chosen by Sweet Reads Box in our Monthly Boxes **

Happy Reading! 

Ghosts - Dolly Alderton 

The House Guests - Emilie Richards

The Good Father - Wayne Grady 🍁 

The Music of Bees - Eileen Garvin 

When the Stars Go Dark - Paula McLain 

A Town Called Solace - Mary Lawson 🍁 

The Gutter Child - Jael Richardson 🍁 

The Chanel Sisters - Judithe Little 

Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce

The Forgotten Daughter by Joanna Goodman 🍁 

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons 

Indians on Vacation by Thomas King 🍁 

The Boys Club by Erica Katz 

The Last Flight by Julie Clark 

The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner  🍁 

The Second Chance Boutique by Louisa Leaman 

How a Woman Becomes a Lake by Marjorie Celona 🍁 

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

The Other Windsor Girl by Georgie Blalock

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 

The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay

The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan

Crow by Amy Spurway 🍁 

Ask Again Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Warlight by Michael Ondaatje 🍁 

Foe by Iain Reed 🍁 

The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah

The Huntress by Kate Quinn

Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent 

The Gown by Jennifer Robson 🍁 

Family Trust by Kathy Wang

Starlight by Richard Wagamese 🍁 

The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

Three Days Missing by Kimberly Belle

When We Found Home by Susan Mallery

The Lost Diaries of Susanna Moodie by Cecily Ross 🍁 

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee 

The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu 🍁 

The Shoe on the Roof by Will Ferguson 🍁 

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney

The Lonely Hearts Hotel by Heather O'Neill 🍁 

Mitzi Bytes by Kerry Clare 🍁 

The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Faithful by Alice Hoffman

Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips

Book: The Music of Bees

A story about bees, a community and the environment. We loved this story and its rich characters – Alice, Jake, and Harry. Each character on a journey of their own who are brought together by the magic of bees. A chosen family, a fight against pesticides, and the healing power of friendship and belonging.

We chose a variety of items in this box to complement the story of the bees, the setting, the characters, and the themes.

What is in the box?

Mango Maracuja – Squish Gummies – While we couldn’t bring the taste of the orchards to you, we thought these delicious gummies would be perfect for enjoying while reading this sweet novel. 🍁

Canadian Breakfast Tea – Pluck Tea – Is there anything better than tea and honey? We think not, so we included this special tea from our friends at Pluck that supports Breakfast Club of Canada. 🍁

Healing Bracelet (variety of styles) – Native Northwest – We chose these beautiful healing bracelets for their connection to the earth and their representation of the healing process the characters in the novel are experiencing. 🍁

Milk & Honey Cleansing Bar – Perth Soap Co. – Whether you are cleaning up after working outside or taking a luxurious bath, enjoy the goodness of nature in this beautiful soap. 🍁

Bee Magnetic Bookmark – Crafted Van – We couldn’t resist adding this cute bookmark to the box. The perfect friend to keep your page. 🍁

Drizzle Turmeric Gold Raw Honey – Drizzle – Stir this remarkable honey into steamed milk, tea, smoothies, or use in cooking and salad dressings. An anti-inflammatory blend of raw honey we know you will love. 🍁

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Book: When Stars Go Dark 

A story about redemption and forgiveness set in 1993 California. Paula McLain weaves together a powerful story about your past and the many ways it affects your life. Centered around a criminal investigation and a missing person’s detective’s search for answers. We know you will love the lyrical style of the novel and the protagonist’s journey to heal and solve the mystery.  

What is in the box?

Coconut Milk Dark Chocolate – Camino – A fair trade, vegan chocolate bar made in Canada. We loved this unique chocolate bar and thought Californians would too! 🍁

Lemon Rooibos Tea – Genuine Tea – A relaxing blend of tea – perfect hot and delicious iced. A great drink after a long day. 🍁

Basically Psychic Ankle Socks – Blue Q – While Anna didn’t always welcome the psychic’s help in the story, we know you’ll love these conversation-starting socks.

Sweet Reads Hand Rescue – Walton Wood – Our friends at Walton wood have created a signature scent just for us! Light smelling and refreshing. We hope you will love this Sweet Reads Hand Rescue as much as we do! 🍁

Sweet Reads Tumbler – Designed by a local graphic designer (who designed our boxes) these tumblers will keep your favourite beverage hot or cold on the go. A special tie in to the novel but we know you’ll love using it all year round. 🍁

Book Banter Bookmark – Beautiful Words – Beautiful bookmarks that encourage you to read, reflect and connect. Keep this bookmark handy and answer the questions as you go. 🍁

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