A charming Canadian secret storage safe disguised as a real copy of Stuart McLean's beloved collection of Vinyl Cafe stories — a perfect piece of Canadiana that hides your valuables in plain sight on any bookshelf.
Meticulously handcrafted from an authentic copy of Welcome Home: Travels in a Smalltown Canada, this book safe preserves the original cover and spine so it blends seamlessly into any home library. We kept the first 54 pages intact for reading, making this safe as functional as it is clever.
Stuart McLean was one of Canada's most beloved storytellers, best known for his CBC Radio show The Vinyl Cafe. Welcome Home is a warm, witty journey through small-town Canada — a title that feels right at home in any Canadian household.
Each book safe is individually handcrafted in British Columbia, Canada. Minor variations in appearance are part of what makes each piece unique.
*Measurements are approximate
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We want you to be satisfied with your purchases from Secret Storage Books. Anything may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a product refund. If you need to return your order, send us an email with your order number and reason. We will get back to you with instructions for return to Canada or the US.
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