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  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    October 1, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    An Evening with Eve Lazarus

    Join us for an evening with Eve Lazarus, author and true crime podcast host (Cold Case Canada) as she gives a talk, a reading, a Q&A and a book signing for her new book, Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck.

  • Sat 11
    October 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Indigo Park Royal: Book Signing

    Chapters Indigo - Park Royal 900 Park Royal S., West Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Visit Indigo Park Royal between 1PM - 3PM on October 11th to meet local author Emma Sloan and claim your free gift with purchase of your signed copy of "Opheliac."

    Free
  • Wed 15
    October 15, 2025 - October 19, 2025

    Victoria Festival of Authors

    Victoria, BC

    Welcome to Victoria Festival of Authors, Vancouver Island’s largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers.

  • Thu 16
    October 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Love At First Page

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Writing a book is a labour of love that often involves working through complex relationships right on the page. Join four Canadian novelists writing at the intersections of romance, comedy and mental health as they discuss creating lovably flawed characters, share the process of writing second chance storylines and offer their tried-and-true writing tips to […]

    Free
  • Mon 20
    October 20, 2025 - October 26, 2025

    Vancouver Writers Fest

    various around Vancouver Vancouver, BC, Canada

    We connect people to exceptional books, ideas and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us.

  • Thu 23
    October 23, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    On Edge Reading Series Fall 2025 presents: Hajer Mirwali

    Emily Carr University of Art + Design 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The On Edge Reading Series showcases the work of writers who are doing the freshest, most interesting, and relevant work, writers who are also artists, volunteers, literary award winners, social justice organizers, prison abolitionists, literary organizers, dancers, managing editors, filmmakers, creative writing instructors, and scholars. FEATURING: Hajer Mirwali Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30PM PT […]

  • Sat 25
    October 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Alcuin Wayzgoose: Letterpress Print & Book Arts Fair

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Alcuin Society and Vancouver Public Library are pleased to present the biennial Alcuin Wayzgoose, the largest letterpress print and book arts fair in Vancouver! Come and meet more than 27 many skilled book artists, printmakers, letterpress printers, papermakers and paper marblers and watch various book arts demonstrations throughout the day. The exhibitors this year […]

    Free
  • Thu 30
    October 30, 2025 - November 2, 2025

    Whistler Writers Festival

    various in Whistler, BC

    In 2025, the Whistler Writers Festival is pleased to gather in-person to welcome readers and writers to our mountain town.

  • Thu 30
    October 30, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Poetry in Translation

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join us for an evening lost in translation with three talented poets as they discuss the often overlooked art of translation. How do you carry a book from one language to another, line by line, with precision? UBC Associate Professor Bronwen Tate will moderate the discussion with poets Rhea Tregebov, Rahat Kurd and Deborah Woodard. […]

    Free
  • November 2025

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025

    Fraser Valley Writers Festival

    The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is an annual two-day literary festival featuring keynote addresses, readings, panel discussions, writing workshops, live podcast recordings, and more, hosted at the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley.  ​November 7-8, 2025 UFV Abbotsford, Room B101

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