Pokémon GO Go Go

This post was originally written by M. Elwood for Toronto Public Library's web site. It was first published on July 19, 2016

I was working this morning when someone I used to work with came over to me. I thought we were going to catch up, maybe he would show me photos from his recent vacation, or talk about books or something. 

Nope. He was on the hunt for Pokémon and I was in his way. Sigh.

I haven't downloaded the game yet but I'm sure I will become obsessed as soon as I do. 

Are you playing? These books will give you some ideas about where to look for your next Pokémon. 

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Great Country Walks Around Toronto: Within Reach by Public Transit by Elliott Katz

Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto by Shawn Micallef
• eBook

Toronto by George Fischer and Jacob Richler

Toronto's Many Faces by Tony Ruprecht
• Profiles of 60 ethnic communities.

Toronto ravines and urban forests Toronto urban strols University of toronto the campus guide Your guide to toronto neighbourhoods

Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests: Their Natural Heritage and Local History by Jason Ramsay-Brown

Toronto Urban Strolls 1: For Girlfriends -- the Girlfriends-Tested Guide to Exciting Walks in Toronto by Nathalie Prézeau

University of Toronto: The Campus Guide: An Architectural Tour by Larry Richards, photographs by Tom Arban
• Walking tours of all three U of T campuses.

Your Guide to Toronto Neighbourhoods by David Dunkelman 

Pokémon are everywhere, even libraries. Drop in and see. 

Have fun and be safe out there!

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