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Hespeler’s Hidden Secret Book & Beer Launch, Oct. 14th, 2023

Hespeler’s Hidden Secret Book & Beer Launch, Oct. 14th, 2023 In cooperation with Sparrow Brewing/Roasting, historian Paul Langan will release his latest booklet Hespeler’s Hidden Secret - The Coombe Home 1905-1947 on October 14th, 2023 from Noon-1pm. Sparrow Brewing will also be producing a limited edition of 100 cans of special label Hespeler’s Hidden Secret Lager Beer to celebrate the occasion. For immediate release...Hespeler, Ontario... 10 7 2023. Smyly Homes, Dublin Ireland personnel came to Canada in 1905 to look for a home to send boys and girls in their care. The Coombe home in Hespeler was purchased by Smyly Homes and is where the children first arrived before being sent out to the farms to live and work. This 75 page booklet details the history of the home and includes interviews with the children that lived there. A difficult part of our Canadian past to come to terms with. Here are details of the launch of the book and lager. When: Noon-1pm, Saturday, October 14th Where
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Release Date Moved Up for The Four Artists of Hespeler Booklet

4 Artists of Hespeler Booklet Author Paul Langan will be moving up the release date of The Four Artists of Hespeler booklet to October 2024. Originally scheduled to be released in 2024, the booklet featuring Frank Panabaker, Vera Rosenberger, Shirley (Cox) Brent and Debbie Ellis will give a biography on each person and feature selections of their work. Signed copies of the paperback will be available from the author. It will be available at local independent bookstores in Waterloo Region and Amazon worldwide. Paul Langan states ," It has been a rewarding experience for me to research these artists. I am sure anyone that enjoys local history and art will love this publication." For more information, go to http://paullangan.com

The History of The Brothers-In-Law - 1963-1970 Windsor, Ontario Booklet Released by Paul Langan

Canadian author/historian, Paul Langan releases his 18th publication co-authored by Alec Somerville titled, The History of The Brothers-In-Law - 1963-1970 Windsor, Ontario.  For immediate release…..Cambridge, ON...August 3rd, 2023. Paul Langan has released his newest book  The History of The Brothers-In-Law - 1963-1970 Windsor, Ontario The Brothers-In-Law released 5 albums, a compilation album and a final solo album by Alec over their 7 years existence. They never gave up their day jobs but travelled throughout Ontario to perform. Paul Langan states,  “ I am thankful that The Brothers-In-Law (BIL) members Alex Somerville and Larry Reaume agreed to share the history of this Windsor musical group with me. The BIL were leaders in writing and performing satirical folk music in Canada. Their place in Windsor’s musical history will not be forgotten.” The booklet is 52 pages, 6"v9" format in paperback. An ebook version will be released later. It is available worldwide on Amazon. You

Paul Langan Releases - Idylwild Park - The Forgotten Paradise 1895-1919 Booklet

Canadian author/historian, Paul Langan releases his 17th publication, Idylwild Park -The Forgotten Paradise 1895-1919. For immediate release…..Cambridge, ON...July 20th, 2023. Paul Langan will be releasing his newest book  Idylwild Park -The Forgotten Paradise 1895-1919. Paul Langan states, “ This park was once located between Hespeler and Preston Ontario. For the first time in over a century all the information available on Idylwild Park has been put together in a booklet. It includes rare maps, postcards, photos and the exact area where Idylwild was. I am happy to bring this forgotten paradise back into the public consciousness. ” Print copies are available at: Wordsworth Book, 96 King Street South, Waterloo, ON on October 3rd. Pick up a signed copy from the Author’s house - contact pickup through http://paullangan.com or through the author’s facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/paullanganauthor Worldwide on Amazon and Kobo. The booklet is 69 pages, 6"v9" format in

50% off all Paul Langan Ebooks at Smashwords for the Month of July

  For all my USA readers. ALL my EBOOKS are 50% off for the month of JULY. Click HERE for details. 

Paul Langan Updates Fall 2023 Publication Release Dates

 For the people who have been asking, we have updated the release dates for Paul Langan's historical publications. See poster below for details.

3 E-Books Available on Sale for Canada Day Weekend.

 BIG CANADA DAY SALE on 3 of my E-books over at Rakuten/Kobo. Starts tomorrow, July 1st, 2023 for 3 days! The books/booklets on sale are: Sabotage in Hespeler - $1.99,  Classic Hockey Pulp Stories, $3.99,  The Canadian Brucellosis Incident - FREE.  https://www.kobo.com/