Author Talk: Daniel Kalla
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.
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.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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