An auction selling the leftover merchandise from a former Regina bookstore had some local authors bringing their published work back into their own hands.
Coteau Books closed its doors in February after declaring bankruptcy. The books left behind were sold through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd.
on Wednesday. Regina author Judith Silverthorne was able to purchase 21 boxes of her own books, all of which were donated to local schools in order to keep their legacy alive. “I didn’t want them to be thrown out or pulped, or whatever might happen to whatever was left over,” said Silverthorne. “So I decided to buy them and then I donated them.” For Silverthorne, the closure of Coteau Books was devastating. “I’ve written 14 books, and nine of them were