What Gentlemen Do
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What happens when the people you admire turn out to be wrong—and you're left figuring out who you are?
Funny, sharp, and unexpectedly hopeful, What Gentlemen Do follows Waylon Gans, a young man trying to find his footing in a world that feels increasingly noisy, divided, and uncertain. As friendships shift, beliefs are challenged, and adulthood arrives faster than expected, an unlikely introduction to Stoic philosophy begins to change the way he sees himself—and the life he's capable of building.
With equal parts wit and compassion, Todd Babiak explores identity, online culture, small-town life, and the quiet work of growing into yourself. This is literary fiction with humour and heart, asking thoughtful questions without offering easy answers.
Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven novels by Fredrik Backman, Richard Wagamese, or Tommy Orange, and for anyone drawn to stories about belonging, purpose, and finding hope in unexpected places.
About the Author
Todd Babiak is an award-winning Canadian novelist, journalist, and storyteller. His novels have been national bestsellers, earned multiple literary honours, and are known for blending humour, emotional depth, and keen observations about people and the places they call home. Alongside his writing, he works in community and place branding, bringing the same thoughtful understanding of human connection to both his fiction and his professional work.
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A Note about Shipping
Willow Creek has always been rooted in an in-store experience, and our online shop has grown as an extension of that atmosphere. Many of our pieces are delicate, oversized, or uniquely shaped, so shipping can look a little different from item to item.
Some pieces may show as pickup-only at checkout due to size or fragility. If you have a question about a specific item, you’re welcome to reach out, and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Thank you for giving us the room to continue shaping what online shopping looks like for our small shop.
Seasonal Shipping Update
With Canada Post experiencing rotating strikes and unpredictable delays, we’ve begun sending online orders through more reliable courier services when needed.
Courier pricing is noticeably higher, so we’ve updated our flat-rate shipping to reflect the current landscape while still absorbing part of the cost on our end.
We’ve also paused free shipping for now. This helps keep things sustainable for our small shop during a season when delivery across Canada is more unpredictable than usual.
Thank you, as always, for your support.
Flat Rate Shipping
We ship within Canada only at this time using trusted courier services.
Manitoba (MB): $28 flat rate
Western Canada (AB, SK, BC): $35 flat rate
Central Canada (ON, QC): $35 flat rate
Eastern Canada (NB, NS, PEI, NL): $45 flat rate
Northern Territories (YT, NT, NU): $55 flat rate
Curbside Collect
You’ll receive an email as soon as your order is ready. When you arrive, give us a call at 204-362-3346 for curbside delivery, or come inside to pick it up.
Please note: Our pickup option doesn’t currently work with accelerated checkout methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal). If you’re using Shop Pay, please select the Delivery Dropdown for more options.
