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  • May 2025

  • Tue 6
    May 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Indie Kids Book Buzz

    Join on May 6 for an indie kids bonanza as five publishers chat through their fall 2025 titles with host Kellyanne Healey, children's librarian at Lake Hiawatha Branch Library / 2024 ALA Emerging Leader.Register for the event here!

  • Thu 8
    May 8, 2025 | 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

    Iona Winshaw and Gregor Craigie

    Munro's Books 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join Munro's Books as Iona Whishaw discusses the latest installment of her popular Lane Winslow mystery series with CBC host and author Gregor Craigie. Publishers Weekly calls The Cost of a Hostage “highly entertaining,” as Lane ventures through Mexico while the team back in Nelson works on a kidnapping case that’s as open-and-shut as it […]

  • Sat 10
    May 10, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Six Little Sticks Book Launch

    Book launch for Tiffany Stone's new book Six Little Sticks! Book signings, snacks, and crafts with author Tiffany Stone to celebrate the release of her new kids picture book! This event will be held at the Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art on May 10th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. www.christianneslyceum.com 4433 West 10th […]

  • Sun 11
    May 11, 2025

    Mother’s Day

  • Wed 21
    May 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic

    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It's a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be inspired by the power of spoken word, whether or […]

    $13.13
  • Thu 22
    May 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Celebrating the Finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes

    Join BC and Yukon Book Prizes on May 22nd at Book Warehouse on Broadway to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes. This is a great opportunity to come and buy copies of the shortlisted books, have them signed by authors and illustrators in attendance, and enjoy some snacks and beverages. This […]

  • Fri 23
    May 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Talonbooks Spring 2025 Launch

    Celebrate the new spring releases from Talonbooks! Please join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall on Friday, May 23, to welcome the following books to the world: allostatic load by Junie Désil Crowd Source by Cecily Nicholson Future Works by Jeff Derksen Revolutions by Hajer Mirwali Uiesh / Somewhere by Joséphine Bacon, translated by Jessica Moore! The launch will be hosted by andrea bennett, author […]

  • Sat 24
    May 24, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Bill Arnott: Engaging the Senses

    Okanagan Regional Library, Kelowna branch 1380 Ellis St., Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Kelowna, Bill Arnott is headed your way. He's offering a free workshop at Kelowna Downtown Library Okanagan Regional Library. This workshop titled "Engaging the Senses" is perfect for writers of all genres and experiences. Bring whatever you need to write and get ready to be inspired! See more and register here!

  • June 2025

  • Mon 2
    June 2, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Bones of a Giant with Brian Thomas Isaac

    Native Education College 285 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join Massy Books, Penguin Random House, and Brian Thomas Isaac for the launch of "Bones of a Giant" at 7 pm on Monday, June 2nd! Books will be for sale at the event, including "All the Quiet Places." Venue: The event will be hosted at the Massy Books, at 229 East Georgia Street in Chinatown, […]

  • Tue 3
    June 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Books & Ideas: Scott Turow – Presumed Guilty

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent redefined the legal thriller genre, and was turned into a box office smash hit starring Harrison Ford, and more recently an Apple Original series starring Jake Gyllenhaal that became Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever. Now, Turow joins us with his highly anticipated new court drama, Presumed Guilty—a suspenseful, emotionally charged […]

    $40.00
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