New to the Bookstore

Spotlight read: ‘Mate’ Ali Hazelwood- Serena Paris, the first Human-Were hybrid, was meant to unite species—but instead, she’s become the ultimate target in a deadly power struggle. Her only chance of survival lies with Koen Alexander, the ruthless Alpha who will claim her as his mate, protect her at all costs, and challenge an enemy even more dangerous than the ones hunting her: her past- Second book to ‘Bride’

new book release

Game of the Week- Cobra Paw

In Cobra Paw, players take turns rolling the dice — which feature six unique symbols — then race to grab the tile with the matching pattern before anyone else. Whoever grabs eight tiles first wins!

Cobra Paw

Cafe this Week

Chicken Caesar Wrap – Tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. A hearty classic with a fresh crunch that pairs perfectly with a cold Sons of Kent beer.

Chicken Ceasar Wrap

Upcoming Events

New to the Bookstore

It’s special edition Tuesday at Turns & Tales! We will be stocking the shelves with The Claw editions of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, as well as Special editions of Twilight!

This weeks featured read is: ‘House of Rayne’ written by Harley Laroux

New this Tueday

Featured Game of The Week

One of our game guru’s favourite to play, Unlock!

Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms that uses a simple system which allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc.

Unlock! Escape Adventures includes three separate scenarios for you to explore:

• In The Formula, you enter a secret laboratory to recover a mysterious serum that has been developed by a scientist. Will you solve all the riddles and get out in less than an hour?

• In Squeek & Sausage, you need to thwart the plans of the despicable Professor Noside!

• In The Island of Doctor Goorse, you must visit the island of an eccentric antique collector billionaire and overcome its traps!

An included ten-card tutorial allows you to learn how to play without reading the game rules.

Sold in the bookstore, many options are available.

Unlock!

Featured in the Cafe

Indulge in our Apple Pie Cheesecake — the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and warm, spiced apple pie. Cozy, sweet, and absolutely irresistible!

New To The Bookstore

This week in the Bookstore is a big release week! Stop in Tuesday, Sept 23rd, to get bookish merch for Tourist Season and Alchemised while supplies last

‘Alchemised’ SenLin Yu- In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy ― and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.

Tourist Season- Brynne Weaver- Tourist Season is a darkly funny, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance where destruction and desire are balanced on the edge of a blade—and where love is the most dangerous battleground of all.

Featured Food Special

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with our Apple Pie Danish, a flaky pastry layered with spiced apple filling and a buttery golden crust. To make the experience even sweeter, we’re pairing it with a steaming cup of Apple Cinnamon Tea — smooth, fragrant, and perfectly spiced.

Together, they create the ultimate autumn treat: crisp apple, warm cinnamon, and cozy comfort in every bite and sip. Whether you’re starting your morning or winding down your day, this pairing is a little taste of seasonal bliss.

Apple Pie Danish

Game Of The Week

‘Exploding Pigeon’

Exploding Pigeon is a little like Pictionary, a little like Charades, a little like a hot potato, and a LOT of chaotic fun! Exploding Pigeon is the rapid-fire challenge passing family game that'll change your parties forever. Shake the Pigeon to reveal your hilarious challenge -- it could be drawing, miming, or a quick round of rock, paper, scissors. Hurry and do it before passing the Pigeon to the other team! Scramble to complete as many challenges as you can, just don't get caught with the Pigeon when the timer runs out!

How to play:

1. Start the timer.

2. Act, draw, or battle … but whatever you do, DO IT FAST!

3. Pass the pigeon before it explodes!

   Available in the bookstore and to play on the game floor!

Exploding Pigeon

Upcoming Events

Romance book club: September 25 starting at 7:00

Join us for a night of bold discussions, steamy moments, and morally gray obsession as we dive into Wolfe.e—a dark MC romance by Paisley Hope that’s as gritty as it is passionate.

We’ll unpack the twisted love story of Gabriel Wolfe, a ruthless biker with a haunted past, and Brinley Beaumont, the good girl who finds herself in the line of fire—and love. Expect fierce chemistry, emotional upheaval, and plenty of “touch her and die” vibes.

Whether you devoured it in one sitting or had to take breathers between chapters—this is a book that demands conversation.

Twlight Trivia- September 26 starting at 7:00 covering all movies

Blood on The Clock Tower- September 27 starting at 7:00

Featured New Releases

Staff choice: ‘The Gingerbread Bakery’ Laurie Gilmore

From the international bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, comes the highly anticipated Dream Harbor romance for 2025!

A wedding in Dream Harbor can only mean one thing, everyone wants to get involved!

With Jeanie and Logan set to tie the knot, and Kira desperate to hire out her newly renovated barn at the Christmas tree farm, everything seems to be going well. Annie has agreed to bake the cake, and Mac is responsible for, well… just being Mac. And as the whole of Dream Harbor comes together to celebrate the wedding of the year with the snow falling around them, can Annie and Mac put aside their dislike for each just long enough for the ‘I Do’s’ or is that one request too far…

Staff Pick

New Release Tuesday- Hitting the bookstore September 16th

• ’Among the Burning Flowers’ Samantha Shannon

• ‘The Things Gods Break’ Abigail Owen

• ‘Poems & Prayers’ Matthew McConaughey

• ‘Zodiac Academy’ Caroline Peckman

This Weeks Cafe Feature:

Double the spice, double the cozy—warm up this season with our Pumpkin Spice Latte perfectly paired with a flaky Pumpkin Spice Danish.

Game Of The Week

Wavelength

Wavelength is a social guessing game in which two teams compete to read each other's minds. Teams take turns rotating a dial to where they think a hidden bullseye is located on a spectrum. One of the players on your team — the Psychic — knows exactly where the bullseye is, and draws a card with a pair of binaries on it (such as: Job - Career, Rough - Smooth, Fantasy - Sci-Fi, Sad Song - Happy Song, etc). The Psychic must then provide a clue that is conceptually where the bullseye is located between those two binaries.

For example, if the card this round is HOT-COLD and the bullseye is slightly to the "cold" side of the centre, the Psychic needs to give a clue somewhere in that region. Perhaps "salad"?

After the Psychic gives their clue, their team discusses where they think the bullseye is located and turns the dial to that location on that spectrum. The closer to the center of the bullseye the team guess, the more points they score!

Available to play in store as well as for purchase in the bookstore!

Upcoming September Events

New In The Bookstore

Starting this Tuesday- September 9th- new releases to the Bookstore!

Featuring:

‘For the Fans’ Nyla k & ‘People Watching’ Hannah Bonam. Young

People Watching- In this sexy and emotional romance from the acclaimed author of Out of the Woods and Out on a Limb, a small-town woman’s journey to spread her wings intertwines with the arrival of an adventurous newcomer who brings out the best in her.

For the Fans- Kyran Harbor and Avi Vega are reluctant step-siblings—one a broody football star, the other a carefree artist—forced together by circumstance and financial trouble. To protect their futures, they’ll have to set aside their mutual loathing and pretend to get along… at least for the fans.

Featured Game

Hues and Cues

What hue do you think of when we say “apple”? Hues and Cues is a vibrant game of colorful communication where players are challenged to make connections to colors with words. Using only one and two-word cues, players try to get others to guess a specific hue from the 480 colors on the game board. The closer the guesses are to the target, the more points you earn. Since everyone imagines colors differently, connecting colors and clues has never been this much fun!

Gather around with three to ten people to play a quick and simple game with a prism of possibilities! First, a “cue giver” hides a specific color they’ve chosen out of a deck of cards. There are 480 shades on the board in front of you! After getting one- and two-word cues, everyone places their marker on which color they think is being described. “Coffee.” Is it dark brown, as in freshly brewed? “Au lait.” With milk. That means I should pick a lighter shade!

Use examples from everyday life, from nature to pop culture, or materials and moods. Everyone around the table gets a turn to give cues and guess. The better your hints or guesses, the more points you earn. Play off others' experiences to narrow down what they have in mind!

Upcoming Events

Mingles Game night- September 12th- Starting at 6:30

Looking for a laid-back night of laughs, games, and great company? Join us for Mingles Game Night—an 18+ social event where friendly vibes and fun competition take center stage.

Expect:

🃏 Party games & board games 

🎉 Icebreakers to help everyone feel welcome

🍹 Drinks, snacks & a relaxed atmosphere

Whether you're flying solo or coming with friends, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and just have a good time—no pressure, just play.

🎟️ RSVP now—space is limited and the games won’t wait!

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Wings & Wares

Wings & Wares Vendor Event
 📅 September 19 & 20, 2025 (Friday & Saturday)
 📍 Turns & Tales – Books, Board Games & Café

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder at the Wings & Wares Vendor Event, a two-day showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and magic! Held inside Turns & Tales, this event brings together a curated selection of unique vendors offering handmade goods, fantastical accessories, enchanting art, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won't find anywhere else.

Featured Drink This Week

Chai Tea Latte

Warm up with the comforting spice of a creamy chai tea latte — a perfect balance of bold black tea, frothy milk, and the cozy blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove. Add a seasonal twist with flavor shots like pumpkin spice, caramel, or vanilla to make it uniquely yours. Sweet, spiced, and soothing, it’s the ultimate fall drink to wrap your hands around on a crisp autumn day. Paired well with one of our amazing scones.