Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). • • • • • Saturday, May 27 3:00–4:30 pm The Forum: Parksville Civic & Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave. E., Parksville, BC • • • […]
Join us for a triple book launch! Hear from Chef Robin Kort, Amanda Lewis, and Carolyn Redl, in conversation with moderator Yvonne Blomer as they discuss all things wild and natural. — "The Coastal Forager's Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Pacific Northwest" by ROBIN KORT is a collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients […]
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21, 2023. […]
The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft. SiWC will be a hybrid in person and online conference again in 2023. SiWC runs October 20-22, 2023 (in person […]
Please join Munro’s Books for a book signing with beloved local author, Darrel J. McLeod!! Darrel J. McLeod will be in-store to sign copies of his debut novel, A Season in Chezgh'un. A subversive novel by acclaimed Cree author Darrel J. McLeod, infused with the contradictory triumph and pain of finding conventional success in a […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our "silent reading party" at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have book that you just haven't […]
We know it is tough to make friends in Vancouver so we're here to help. Bring your favourite book, e-book, graphic novel, DVD, podcast, blog or zine to discuss at this fun, casual, in-person event at Central Library. You'll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item you brought and see if […]