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  • Thu 11

    LiterASIAN 2023

    May 4, 2023 | 12:00 pm - May 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm
    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens 578 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Vancouver, BC - LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices […]

    $5 – $60
  • 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: […]

  • Wed 17

    Poetry Reading: Alice Major & Jordan Scott

    May 17, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Poets Corner Reading Series welcomes Alice Major and Jordan Scott. Alice Major has published twelve collections of poetry, two novels for young adults and an award-winning collection of essays about […]

    Free
  • Fri 19

    FESTIVAL: Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival

    May 19, 2023 | 7:00 pm - May 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm
    Prestige Harbourfront Resort 251 Harbour Front Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

    Sessions included both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting. 20th Anniversary. Askew's Writing Contest Awards

  • 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

    Virtual Author Event with J. Torres

    May 24, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Zoom

    Join us for a virtual visit with award-winning author, J. Torres. In this presentation, he’ll read from his Red Cedar-nominated graphic novel Stealing Home and give us a behind-the-scenes look […]

    Free
  • 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" […]

  • Thu 25

    Wild Prose Readings Presents: Earth-Shattering Prose

    May 25, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Paul Phillips Hall 1923 Fernwood Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join us for an evening of earthquake-themed readings! First, share YOUR work with us at the open mic. Then, we'll hear from Gregor Craigie, reading from his nonfiction book about […]

    $5
  • Fri 26

    Author Talk: Carolyn Redl’s Four Seasons by the Salish Sea | Courtenay, BC

    May 26, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    VI Regional Library Courtenay 300 6th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada

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

  • 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
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