With Bahram Olfati

BEING HUMAN by Tammy Plunkett

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:51:00 GMT

Barrhaven resident Tammy Plunkett overcame childhood abuse and neglect. That, however, did not stop her from focusing her career on helping others. Plunkett continues to do so with her first book: Being Human: Inspiration for Balancing Mind Body and Spirit.

She tells us more:

Find about the book's launch party and more on Tammy's WEBSITE

ESCAPE FROM CAMP 14 by Blaine Harden

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:32:00 GMT

The title of Blaine Harden's book says it all... Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West. Listen in to find out why Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade at Indigo Books & Music Inc) says it's a tear-jerker must read:

You can find any of our Boom Book selections at all Chapters, Indigo & Coles location or even easier -- right here ONLINE!

THE DINNER by Herman Koch

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:10:00 GMT

Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade at Indigo Books & Music Inc) tackles 2013 with a great book club book that has the perfect dose of dark drama. Listen as he talks more about Herman Koch's The Dinner:

All books reviewed in our Boom Book Club can be found at any of Ottawa's Chapters / Indigo / Coles stores as well as ONLINE -- where shopping is made easy!

*** A new feature of 2013 will also be YOUR reviews. Have you read the book and have something to say about it?! If so, send Kim an EMAIL with your review and it will be posted on our website.

Is there a book you would like us to talk about? TELL US!

GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:51:00 GMT

This book selection actually comes from you!! You said on our Facebook page that you highly recommended it, so we asked Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade @ Indigo Books & Music Inc) what he thought about Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn-- and he agrees with you!

Listen in:

Tell us what book you'd be interested in knowing more about or maybe even what genre!

Don't forget that you can make your book purchases from the comfort of your home ONLINE!

S.E.C.R.E.T. by L.M. Adeline

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:31:00 GMT

Here is an article about the latest pick for Bahram Olfati's (VP Adult Trade @ Indigo books & Music Inc) reviews. Deemed to be Canada's answer to Fifty Shades Of Grey, here is what you need to know about L.M. Adeline's S.E.C.R.E.T.:

All books reviewed in our Boom Book Club are available at Chapters, Indigo and Coles! Simplify your life and SHOP ONLINE!

STANDING IN ANOTHER MAN'S GRAVE by Ian Rankin

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT

It’s twenty-five years since John Rebus appeared on the scene, and five years since he retired. But 2012 sees his return in STANDING IN ANOTHER MAN’S GRAVE by Ian Rankin. Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade at Indigo Books & Music Inc) tells us why Rebus is one of the best fictional characters around:

Create your and your family's wishlist ONLINE at Chapters/Indigo and make your Holiday shopping easy!

FIFTY SHADES OF CHICKEN by FL Fowler

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:32:00 GMT

Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade @Indigo Books & Music Inc) urges you to play with your food -- especially your chicken! Listen in as we review Fifty Shades Of Chicken -- A Parody In A Cookbook:

Here is the hilarious video that Barham said you must watch:

Make your holiday shopping easy -- shop online at Chapters/Indigo!

THE NIGHT BEFORE A CANADIAN CHRISTMAS by Troy Townsin

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:06:00 GMT

Troy Townsin is the author and producer of the A Moose in a Maple Tree best -selling Canadian children's Christmas series, which include A Moose in a Maple Tree, Canadian Jingle Bells and The Night Before A Canadian Christmas. Listen in as we had a chat about these cool holiday stories with a Canadian twist:

Watch That Don Cherry Guy read The Night Before A Canadian Christmas on YouTube and you can also see the musical animations of the 2 other books in the series, A Moose in a Maple Tree and Canadian Jingle Bells.

BRAIN ON FIRE by Susannah Cahalan

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:51:00 GMT

Brain On Fire ; My Month Of Madness by Susannah Cahalan is good enough to make it in the Top 25 books of 2012, but Bahram Olfati (VP Adult Trade at Indigo Books & Music Inc) came across it too late... therefore, he tells us a bit more about this riveting true story and why it should be on all holiday gift list:

Make your life easier by shopping online on Chapters/Indigo's amazing and user-friendly WEBSITE!

Watch the video Bahram referred to:

SUTTON by J.R. Moehringer

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:16:00 GMT

If there is one book that you MUST read this year, it should be the one that topped Chapters/Indigo's 25 not-to-be-missed books for 2012 -- Sutton by J.R. Moehringer.

To tell us more about this vivid retelling of Willie Sutton's life, here is Bahram Olfati (Vp Adult Trade at indigo Books and Music inc):

A great story is always a memorable gift -- set your Christmas wishlist online at Chapters/Indigo and make sure you get the best books this holiday season!