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I Life of Pi author Yann Martel visiting Oakville Public Library March 31 literary commentators across the globe as one of the most-anticipated books of the year. Filled with tenderness, humor and endless surprise, The High Mountains of Portugal is part quest, part ghost story and part contemporary fable told in three intersecting narratives. It tells a story of humanity's search for meaning, great love and great loss. The Globe and Mail recently praised it as "gleefully bizarre, genuinely thrilling and entirely heartbreaking," while the Washington Post hailed Martel's writing as "never (being) more charming, a rich mixture of sweetness that's not cloying and tragedy that's not melodramatic." Martel will be joined on March 31 by New Face of Fiction author Lynne Kutsukake. Her remarkable first novel, The Translation of Love, has received tremendous praise since its January release. Set against the backdrop of post-war Tokyo, Kutsukake tells the gripping story of a newlyrepatriated Japanese-Canadian girl who must help a classmate find her missing sister. Tickets cost $15 to An Evening with Yann Martel and Lynne Kutsukake will be available for purchase March 3 at all library branches, online (through the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts box office) and at A Different Drummer Books (in Burlington). The event runs from 7-8:30 p.m. and both authors will be available for book signings afterward. A Different Drummer Books will be onsite selling copies of Martel's and Kutsukake's works. For more information about the library's programs and events, visit www.opl.ca. You can also stay connected with Oakville Public Library by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library 19 | Friday, February 19, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com nternationally-acclaimed, best-selling author Yann Martel is making a stop in Oakville on March 31 as part of his North American book tour. The event, presented by Oakville Public Library in partnership with A Different Drummer Books, will be hosted at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. Martel is best known for the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi, which has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestseller list. His latest work, The High Mountains of Portugal (released Feb. 2) was deemed by critics and Open your senses to what others have experienced. OAKVILLE t your c e t o Pr nvestment! I call 25 Years in Oakville ® with the optimum in vehicle rust control and much more! Complete Cars from $ Plum'S food ShoP iS now oPen! We serve fresh breakfast & lunches daily Take-out only until 2:30, Monday - Friday We offer full service corporate catering 119.95 new cars, used cars, rusty cars... we do it all 447 Speers Rd, unit 9 · 905-844-7110 www.plumcatering.ca 1490 Unit # 5 SpeerS road, oakville Heart Smart Seminar Authentic Montessori at its Best For 5 decades, what we have been told about avoiding dietary Cholesterol to prevent Heart Disease has been wrong! Are you confused about Cholesterol? - For Ages 18 mo.-12 yrs. your child's · An empowering curriculum that engages children · Individual focus to learning If you or any you know is taking Medication for High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol You MUST attend this workshop! Seating is Limited! Watch CBC National News Report about the "Cholesterol Turnabout " www.Dr.RonMcAlister.ca/cholesterol · Community atmosphere that makes students feel included and valued · Creative expression allows your child to explore their own interests and talents "I could go on forever listing all of the great things that happened in this class" - Cole McAleese, Fairview Glen Student 2004-2013 Register Today! SPEAKER: Dr. Ron McAlister LOCATION: What's Good Wellness Center DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2016 TIME: 7:00 P.M. ­ 8:00 P.M. · SIGN-IN 6:45 P.M. PROMPT START 7:00 P.M. PHONE: (289) 351-0982 EMAIL: seminars@WhatsGoodWellness.info ONLINE: www.drronmcalister.ca/heart-smart-seminar FAIRVIEW GLEN 905.634.0781 · fairviewglen.com What you don't know can kill you!! Bring someone whose Heart you care about. MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wallace rd no appointment neSSeSSary For coupons and specials visit... 905.827.7878 www.krown.com