McNally’s: Boo Brunch l Meet the Composer l Book Club l Haunted Winnipeg l Canadian Horror Cinema l Barbara Robson Bond

McNally Robinson Booksellers Grant Park,  1120 Grant Ave.

Phone 204-475-0483    (Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

Boo Brunch, October 26, 9:30 am in Prairie Ink Restaurant.

Join us for a Boo-tiful brunch! 

There will be scary stories, pumpkin carving, Boo-berry Pancakes, and a costume parade. 

Tickets - $17.00, in advance at Prairie Ink Restaurant or by calling 204-975-2659. 

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Meet the Composer: 

Randolph Peters, Tuesday October 21, 7:30 pm 

Scott Yoo, Monday October 27, 7:30 pm 

Nordic Music Roundtable, Tuesday October 28, 7:30 pm 

Paul Levasseur, Thursday November 13, 7:30 pm

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Joanne Kelly’s Book Club, Tuesday October 28, 7:00 pm 

William Kuhn’s Mrs Queen Takes the Train: A Novel, tweaks the pomp of the monarchy, going beneath its rigid formality to reveal the human heart of the woman at its centre. 

Get in touch with John at McNally Robinson at 453-0424, ex 227.

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October 29, 7:00 pm 

Haunted Winnipeg: Ghost Stories from the Heart of the Continent

Early Winnipeg was a booming city with no shortage of murders, cheating lovers and tragic accidents; all play a role in Winnipeg’s reputation as one of Canada’s most haunted places. 

Matthew Komus has developed programs and exhibits for many museums and heritage sites. He also operates Winnipeg Ghost Walk, the city’s first walking tour.

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October 30, 7:00 pm

They Came from Within: A History of Canadian Horror Cinema (Revised Edition)

Caelum Vatnsdal unwinds the history of this neglected genre to learn “why we fear what we fear and how it came to be that way.” Engagingly written, extensively researched, and lavishly illustrated with rare stills and poster art. 

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October 30, 8:00 pm in Prairie Ink Restaurant

On Sober Second Thought

When J.C. Cloutier, aide to the leader in the Senate, enlists him in a scheme to cover up the brewing scandal, Warren is set to jump in. But before he can have a sober second thought, he is derailed by an event that threatens to blow the lid off the Senate – literally. 

As a reporter and editorial writer, Barbara Robson Bond wrote for the Winnipeg Free Press, Canadian Press wire service, Maclean’s magazine and more.