Save the date! April 25, 2026 is this years celebration of Canadian Independent Booksellers. Indie booksellers work hard to serve their customers and communities. CIBD is our opportunity to say thank you. Here are some ways you can participate in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day: Buy books! Purchase books and other items in-person, online, or by phone […]
Come celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Munro's Books on Saturday, April 25th! The party will include a contest to win $1000 to spend at the indie bookstore of your choice, exclusive bookstore swag with each purchase (while supplies last), two author signings, double rewards points on purchases (in-store and online), blind date with a […]
In celebration of Canadian Children's Book Week, children's author Marsha Skrypuch will present on her book trilogy Kidnapped from Ukraine. Marsha Skrypuch is an internationally bestselling children’s author whose books span a century of wars from a kid’s view, concentrating on those stories that have been erased by oppressive regimes. Her best-known book is Making […]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the playwriting process from initial concept to production and finally opening night in this three-part series program. Learn about the concepts of Scene and Monologue Writing, Text Analysis, Staging, Performance, Production and more. Use this time to explore the early stages of theatre development and experiment with others in a […]
Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers to powerful voices writing in languages other than English, amplifying fresh perspectives, underheard narratives and bold ideas. On Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00pm, we’ll be […]
At this upcoming Alcuin event, legendary publisher Scott McIntyre will offer a deeply personal retrospective on his nearly 50-year career at the forefront of the Canadian literary landscape. As the force behind Douglas & McIntyre, McIntyre will trace the evolution of one of the country's premier independent houses, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes involving industry icons and […]
Join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall for the launch of the Talonbooks spring 2026 titles! Come help us celebrate this season’s authors and books. Here’s the lineup! It’s going to be an amazing evening. Taryn Hubbard will read from Beautiful Unknown Future Jenn Ashton (attending digitally) will read from Growing My Way […]
Join us for a beautiful evening of poetry with local legends Eve Joseph and Patrick Friesen. The duo will be launching their latest collections and invite you to join them in readings and conversation. Tickets are free, but please RSVP for your spot here as capacity is limited. In Eve Joseph’s latest book, Dismantling, the […]
Esteemed novelist Joseph Boyden, acclaimed film director Michelle Latimer and former University of Saskatchewan professor Carrie Bourassa have all made front-page news in recent years for the same reason: each is alleged to have been a “pretendian.” The term “pretendian” has come to refer to someone who claims distant Indigenous heritage that doesn’t stand up […]
Meet New Westminster author Lesley Hebert at an author book signing for her unique travel memoir The Heart of Japan.