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  • April 2023

  • Thu 27

    READINGS & BOOK LAUNCH: The Joy of Poetry

    April 27, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    A reading of local poets in honour of National Poetry Month, held in Kelowna, BC. at Third Space Coffeehouse. This is a combination reading, book launch and open mic. All […]

    Free
  • May 2023

  • Tue 2

    Ellen Schwartz: Book Launch | Jewish Book Festival

    May 2, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Jewish Community Centre 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join the JCC Jewish Book Festival and Heritage House for the launch of Ellen Schwartz's memoir, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader." Tuesday, May 2, 7:00pm In the […]

    Free
  • Fri 12

    Book Launch: Frances Barkley by Cathy Converse

    May 12, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Maritime Museum of BC 634 Humboldt St., Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Cathy Converse at the Maritime Museum of BC for an afternoon of sailing stories and maritime adventures to celebrate the launch of her new book, Frances Barkley: […]

  • Mon 22

    R. F. Kuang in Conversation with Eddy Boudel Tan

    May 22, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    SFU Woodwards - Goldcorp Centre for the Arts 149 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Rebecca F. Kuang shot to #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list with her previous novels Babel and the Poppy War Trilogy. She joins the Vancouver Writers Fest, Massy […]

    $35
  • Wed 24

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nakusp, BC

    May 24, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Nakusp Public Library 92 6 Ave NW, Nakusp, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and reminisce about the 70s in the Kootenay region. Ellen will share stories from her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" […]

  • Fri 26

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nakusp, BC

    May 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz at Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    Double Book Launch: Haley Healey; Trailblazing Canadians Series

    May 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    NANAIMO BAKERY & CAFE 2025 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series […]

  • Sat 27

    Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    On Local Nature: Author Talk & Panel Discussion | Parksville, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Parksville Civic And Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC, Canada

    Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). • […]

  • Sun 28

    Family Storytime with Arts and Crafts

    May 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Kinder Books 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Debut author E.G. Alaraj will join Kinder Books for a book launch/story time, followed by an arts and crafts session led by Saskatchewan artist (and sister to E.G. Alaraj) Olivia […]

    Free
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