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Congratulations are in order for nine island author's whose books have recently been chosen for the 2012 short list of the Prince Edward Island Book Award.

The PEI Book Awards are held every two years, and the nine authors were chosen by a jury from the categories of Non-fiction, Fiction and Poetry. Not only will the authors receive a cash prize, but they will also receive an award handcrafted by Susana Rutherford of Firehorse Studios in Charlottetown.

The winning authors are as follows.

Non-Fiction:

Marian Bruce - Remembering Old Dan
John Eldon Green - Still Laughing, Afterthoughts of an Albany Boy
Jane Ledwell and others - Elaine Harrison: I am an Island that Dreams

Fiction:

Patti Larson - Family Magic
Patti Larson - Run (The Haunted)
Dale McNevin - Treasures to Find

Poetry:

Carol Little - A Study in Love
Leslie Stewart - Go’Way, Island Folklore and More
Dianne Hicks Morrow - What Really Happened is This

Congratulations again goes to these nine authors. The Island Book Awards ceremony will be held in the Beaconsfield Carriage House on May 16th at 7pm.
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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry120212-215934 Gift of Six is about six teenagers who have been given mysterious heirlooms that grant them special powers. But all the powers come with a price. The gang has to deal with their own issues, while struggling to keep the powers from falling into the wrong hands.

Check out Gift of Six from our store, and read more on Michael Corney's website.


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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111122-071545 The Historic Architecture of Prince Edward Island builds upon his previous books, taking a sweeping look at the architectural style of Prince Edward Island.


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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111110-211045 Flavours of Prince Edward Island, just took the gold award at the 2011 Canadian Culinary Book Awards in the English Canadian Culinary Culture category. With the popularity of cookbooks, this is an extremely competitive field, and these three Prince Edward Island chefs should be proud.

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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111103-120458 Volume 3 of Red Magazine is out today. This wonderful magazine is edited by Island historian and storyteller David Weale, and is published twice a year. You won't find a better collection of Prince Edward Island humour and stories.

We also have back issues of Volume 1 and Volume 2.

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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111102-095225 What Really Happened Is This, revolving around an adult only child, coming to grips with the declining health and eventual death of her parents. She has to deal with her own work and life, while gradually accepting the realities of life and death.

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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111026-102500 Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen: 100 of My Favourite Easy Recipes . These 100 recipes are straight from his own home kitchen, and are all simple for anyone to make.



Award-winning children's author Deirdre Kessler returns with her new book Dreamtime. This simple picture book for young children makes a perfect nightime read.



Finally, Marian Bruce captures the golden days of horses on Prince Edward Island in Remembering Old Dan. Named after her family's old horse, this book weaves stories and history, recounting how critical the horse was to the way of life in not-too-distant Prince Edward Island.

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Thanks for another great season at the Landing. we will reopen in May 2012. ]]> http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111001-154221 The Turret Bell Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:42:21 GMT
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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110821-063603 Mind Over Mussels , amateur sleuth Hy McAllister trips over a body on the beach and tumbles head first into a murder case. Cottager Lance Lord, dressed like Jimi Hendrix, has had his head split open with an axe. As Hurricane Angus storms up the coast, Hy and Mountie Jane Jamieson battle the elements to uncover the murderer in a village full of secrets.
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http://www.turretbell.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110807-090233 Tri, showcases these three young artists with a passion for traditional music.

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