Story-telling and books are at the heart of our civilization, yet the traditional bookstore has not had an easy go the last decade or two. There are far fewer than there used to be.

That said, some are still thriving. Authors for Indies celebrates them, in the hundreds across Canada. Check out the Authors for Indies web site (http://www.authorsforindies.com/) to find a store near you. The site will list which authors are where this coming Saturday.

Me? I will be in Halifax at the University of King’s College bookstore from 12 noon until about 2 pm.