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  • September 2025

  • Tue 23

    Author Talk: Daniel Kalla

    September 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada

    Join Richmond Public Library as they welcome back international best-selling author Daniel Kalla as he reads and answers your questions about his newly released novel, The Deepest Fake.

  • October 2025

  • Thu 16

    Love At First Page

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

  • Thu 13

    Neveah North (ON EDGE READING SERIES: FALL 2025)

    November 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    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: Neveah North Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30PM PT […]

    Free
  • April 2026

  • Tue 7

    Robin Ducharme Launches Real Love Ready

    April 7 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Bolen Books #111-1644 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC, Canada

    Victoria author Robin Ducharme launches Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy, a compassionate guide to the knowledge, skills, and daily practices that help us love with greater intention, truth, and heart. In conversation with Monique Gray Smith, Robin will discuss how relational literacy can shape the way we connect in love, friendship, family, […]

    $5.00
  • Thu 9

    Book Launch – Exhumations: Inside the Body of a Petrostate by Joanne Leow

    April 9 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Enabling Arts 104-343 Railway Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join Simon Fraser University English Professor Joanne Leow at Enabling Arts on April 9th (6:30 PM) for the launch of her new book, “Exhumations: Inside the Body of a Petrostate”. About the book: “What unknowable chemical? How slow was this damage, this violence? … How might any of us stay uncontaminated by all that was […]

    Free
  • Wed 29

    In Translation Book Club: Now I Surrender, by Alvaro Enrigue, translated by Natasha Wimmer.

    April 29 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Upstart & Crow 1387 Railspur Alley Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s In Translation Book Club, a celebration of global literature and storytelling across languages and borders! This free, bi-monthly event in our studio space introduces readers to powerful voices writing in languages other than English, amplifying fresh perspectives, underheard narratives and bold ideas. On Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00pm, we’ll be […]

  • Thu 30

    The Art of the Book: Scott McIntyre

    April 30 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY

    At this upcoming Alcuin event, legendary publisher Scott McIntyre will offer a deeply personal retrospective on his nearly 50-year career at the forefront of the Canadian literary landscape. As the force behind Douglas & McIntyre, McIntyre will trace the evolution of one of the country's premier independent houses, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes involving industry icons and […]

    Free
  • May 2026

  • Tue 5

    Al and Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize: Celebrating 2026 winner Tom Wayman

    May 5 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    People's Co-op Bookstore 1391 Commercial, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us in celebrating Tom Wayman, the winner of the 2026 Al and Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize, at the People's Co-op Bookstore on Tuesday, May 5th at 7 pm. Tom will read from his award-winning poetry collection, Out of the Ordinary, and pay tribute to Al Purdy's legacy. Free admission.

    Free
  • Sun 31

    Spaal’ : Library Book Launch with Patrick Aleck Jr.

    May 31 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Vancouver Island Regional Library, Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    Join Patrick Aleck Jr. for the launch of his debut children’s book, Spaal’: A Raven with Different Wings. This event will feature drumming and a reading of Spaal’ by Patrick, followed by a Q&A. About Spaal’: Being born with different wings makes flying very challenging for Spaal’. What’s worse, the other ravens laugh at him […]

    Free
  • June 2026

  • Wed 3

    The Heart of Japan: Author reading

    June 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    New Westminster Public Library 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Meet New Westminster Lesley Hebert, who will be reading from her unique travel memoir The Heart of Japan

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