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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach). \nDon’t miss your chance to see Sam Wiebe (Guns Across the River and Invisible Dead)\, Dr. Alika Lafontaine (The Outrage Cure)\, Monique Gray Smith (Sharing the Light and Tilly and the Crazy Eights)\, and so many more! BTU – otherwise known as Barney Bentall\, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich – will conclude our festival with a concert that’s sure to be memorable. \nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. The open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/sunshine-coast-festival-of-the-written-arts-2/
LOCATION:Rockwood Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Award,Book Signing,Festival,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Special Author & Illustrator Co-Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating their 2nd book birthday\, Author Rosanna Elves and Illustrator Becky Allen of “The Amusingly Amazing Alphabet” are meeting in person for the first time! Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear their stories of the making of a children’s picture book.\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026 at Indigo Mayfair\, Victoria (12pm-3pm)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/special-author-illustrator-co-book-signing/
LOCATION:Chapters Indigo – Victoria\, 1212 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Day of Celebration,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T180000
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SUMMARY:"Freecouver" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Book signing and meet-and-greet with John Lee and Rebecca Bollwitt\, co-authors of “Freecouver: 101 Free Things to do in and Around Vancouver.”
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/freecouver-book-signing/
LOCATION:Kinder Books\, 810 Quayside Drive\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3M 6B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T213000
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SUMMARY:Jessica Peterson Launch Event for Colt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this ticketed event to celebrate the release of Colt! The event will have a moderated discussion\, Q&A\, and a signing line. Colt is the first in a brand new series from the author that brought you the Lucky River Ranch series. A guaranteed happily ever after\, Colt is a spicy\, cowboy romance featuring a single dad and a city girl that definitely isn’t supposed to fall for the hot foreman.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/jessica-peterson-launch-event-for-colt/
LOCATION:St James Community Square\, 3214 W 10th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6K2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Perfect Match Bookshop":MAILTO:events@perfectmatchbookshop.com
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Journalism: An Evening with Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and The Shift Peer Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and members of The Shift peer newsroom for an engaging conversation on the ethics of journalism\, with a particular focus on reporting from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The evening will also explore the evolving role of print media in 2026 and offer a behind-the-scenes look at Megaphone’s peer newsroom and the collaborative process behind its reporting. \nAfter the event stay for a Q & A with the Megaphone team! \n—\nIn partnership with Megaphone Magazine. \nFor nearly three decades\, Paula Carlson has worked as an editor and reporter at various newspapers throughout the Lower Mainland\, contributing stories and stick-handling special projects that have won more than 50 industry awards for news\, feature and opinion writing\, page layout and design. Her work has appeared across B.C. and Canada. She’s fairly certain a good cup of coffee improves almost anything.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/human-centered-journalism-an-evening-with-megaphone-editor-paula-carlson-and-the-shift-peer-newsroom/
LOCATION:VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY
CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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SUMMARY:The Sorceress of Sky Serpents Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join internationally acclaimed Haisla and Heiltsuk author Eden Robinson for an unforgettable evening exploring the power of Indigenous storytelling\, mythology\, and imagination. Register now and get your signed copy of The Sorceress of Sky Serpents! \nCelebrated for her award-winning novels Monkey Beach and the bestselling Trickster trilogy\, Robinson returns with a sweeping new fantasy inspired by the Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. Her newest novel\, The Sorceress of Sky Serpents\, follows Yuala\, a young woman whose unusual connection to creatures feared as monsters may hold the key to her people’s survival. \nThe evening will begin with a welcome from Manuel Axel Strain. Then\, in conversation with Secwépemc and St’at’imc writer Julian Brave NoiseCat\, Robinson will discuss the origins of her richly imagined world\, the role of Indigenous mythology in contemporary fantasy\, and the enduring importance of stories as vessels for culture\, identity\, and resilience. \nThe evening will include an engaging conversation\, an audience Q&A\, and a post-event reception and book signing with Eden Robinson. Books by both Robinson and NoiseCat will be available for purchase on-site. \nEden Robinson is one of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices. Her work has earned numerous honours\, including the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\, the Writers’ Trust Fellowship\, and the 2024 Indspire Award for her contributions to Indigenous arts and storytelling. \nThis event is co-presented with generous support from Penguin Random House\, SFU Library\, SFU LIVE\, Capilano University Library\, and Talking Stick Festival.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-sorceress-of-sky-serpents-book-launch/
LOCATION:Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre\, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="SFU Public Square":MAILTO:publicsq@sfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T110000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Book Event
DESCRIPTION:Community driven book event. For all ages with diverse genre. Meet and greet with book signing. Trick or treat and more
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/spooky-book-event/
LOCATION:legion 240\, 2643 128th St\, Surrey\, BC\, V4A 3W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meet & Greet
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