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  • Tue 17

    The Vancouver Writers Fest

    October 16, 2023 - October 22, 2023
    Granville Island (various) 202-1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Vancouver Writers Fest connects people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us. Meet 115+ authors joining us at […]

  • Tue 17

    Crushed Wild Mint by Jess Housty with Guests

    October 17, 2023 | 6:00 pm

    On Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Nightwood Editions in celebrating the launch of Jess Housty's Crushed Wild Mint with guests. Jess will be joined […]

  • Wed 18

    Surrey International Writers’ Conference

    October 18, 2023 - October 22, 2023
    Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104th Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada

    The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the […]

    $99 – $799
  • Wed 18

    A Stranger in the Citadel by Tobias Buckell with Guest Karen Lord

    October 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm

    On Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Tachyon Publications in celebrating Tobias Buckell's A Stranger in the Citadel. Tobias will be joined by guest reader […]

  • Wed 18

    26. The Strength of Storytelling (VWF)

    October 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm
    Performance Woorks

    At the Vancouver Writers Fest What a gift to be joined by three of the most lauded and creative Indigenous writers, who will share the strength of Indigenous women at […]

    $25
  • Wed 18

    Book Launch Event for Male Pregnancy in Reverse!

    October 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Cross and Crows Bookstore 2836 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Tom will be reading with Mark Laba in Vancouver in October: He will be reading from his forthcoming collection, Male Pregnancy in Reverse, releasing on September 30th! Tom Prime is, as […]

  • Thu 19

    42. It Stops Here: Rueben George in Conversation (VWF)

    October 19, 2023 | 6:00 pm
    Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    At the Vancouver Writers Festival Rueben George is Sun Dance Chief, a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN), and manager of the TWN’s Sacred Trust initiative to protect the unceded Tsleil-Waututh lands […]

    $25
  • Fri 20

    56. Carving Space (VFW)

    October 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Revue Stage

    At the Vancouver Writers Festival Established in 2017, the Indigenous Voices Awards honour the sovereignty of Indigenous creative voices and nurture the work of emerging Indigenous writers in lands claimed […]

    $25
  • Fri 20

    Tauhou by Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall

    October 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm

    On Friday, October 20th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and House of Anansi Press in welcoming Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall to celebrate her innovative novel Tauhou. Kōtuku will be […]

  • Sat 21

    Mona Awad and Lauren Groff in Conversation with Kathryn Marlow

    October 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Dave Dunnet Theatre 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the release of two highly anticipated new novels by critically acclaimed writers Mona Awad and Lauren Groff, in conversation with CBC Radio's Kathryn Marlow!! From […]

    $20
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