We know, we know — you love indie Canadian books, and would love to attend readings and launch parties for new fall books and local authors — but it can be overwhelming, what with the hundreds of events happening all of the time, all over the country.Well, budding members of the Can-lit-indie-literati, you’re in luck! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sorting through event listings and bringing you a weekly guide to the best in indie Can-lit events all over the country. Whether you’re in Toronto, or Regina, or Victoria, there are plenty of chances for you to don your best tweed blazer and hobnob with authors, publishers, book-sellers and fellow book lovers.
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We know, we know — you love indie Canadian books, and would love to attend readings and launch parties for new fall books and local authors — but it can be overwhelming, what with the hundreds of events happening all of the time, all over the country.Well, budding members of the Can-lit-indie-literati, you’re in luck! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sorting through event listings and bringing you a weekly guide to the best in indie Can-lit events all over the country. Whether you’re in Toronto, or Regina, or Victoria, there are plenty of chances for you to don your best tweed blazer and hobnob with authors, publishers, book-sellers and fellow book lovers.
Monday, October 6
TorontoJohn Barton, author of Polari, and Margaret Sweatman, author of Mr. Jones, at Rowers Pub Reading Series When: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
When: 6:15pmWhere: The Central, 603 Markham St., TorontoMore Information: Margaret Sweatman and John Barton read from their latest works along with Binnie Brennan and Mark Sampson at the Rowers Pub Reading Series. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MontrealSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Montreal LaunchWhen: 7pmWhere: Argo Bookshop, 1915 Ste-Catherine West, MontrealMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Laurence Miall, author of Blind Spot, at the famed Argo Bookshop.
Tuesday, October 7
TorontoReading with Jim and Sue Waddington, authors of In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven When: 1:30pmWhere: North York Central Library, Room 1 (Mel Lastman Square, Yonge St., North of Sheppard Ave & Hwy 401), TorontoMore Information: Speaking to the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch, Jim and Sue Waddington, will present a fascinating account of their journey to document the locales of various portraits by this famous Canadian artists group. The Waddingtons are the first in a series of four guest presentations at $15 each or $40 to attend all. For more information contact Lynn Clark at lynnclark@sympatico.ca on the QAATB Events Committee. This event is sponsored by the Queen’s Alumni Association Toronto Branch.OttawaSome Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon — Ottawa Launch
When: 7:30pmWhere: Pressed Urban Bar, 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information: Marguerite Pigeon will be co-reading with Christian McPherson (Cube Squared) and rob mclennan (The Uncertainty Principle), at Pressed Urban BarKingston Diane Schoemperlen, author of By the Book, reading at Queen’s University When: 1-2:30pmWhere: Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Queen’s University, 36 University Ave, Kingston, ONMore Information: Queen’s University will be playing host to Diane Schoemperlen on October 7th. Diane Schoemperlen has published several collections of short fiction and three novels, In the Language of Love (1994), Our Lady of the Lost and Found (2001), and At A Loss For Words (2008). Her 1990 collection, The Man of My Dreams, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Award and the Trillium. Her collection, Forms of Devotion: Stories and Pictures won the 1998 Governor-General’s Award for English Fiction. In 2008, she received the Marian Engel Award from the Writers’ Trust of Canada. In 2012, she was Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University.Montreal The Wrecking Ball by Terry Mosher — Launch When: 5-7pmWhere: Paragraphe Books, 2220 Avenue McGill College, MontréalMore Information: The launch of The Wrecking Ball, the latest compilation from legendary Montreal cartoonist Aislin. Refreshments will be served.VictoriaArleen Paré reads from Lake of Two Mountains at Russell Books in Victoria
When: 7:30-9:30pmWhere: Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, VictoriaMore Information: Celebrate a double book launch with Ariel Gordon and her newest collection of poetry Stowaways & Jane Eaton Hamilton’s collection hot off the press Love Will Burst into a Thousand Shapes. Plus readings from local authors: Julie Paul who will read from her new collection of short stories The Pull of the Moon & Arleen Paré will read from her newest collection: Lake of Two Mountains.
Wednesday, October 8
TorontoBookThug LaunchWhen: 7:30-11:30pmWhere: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue, TorontoMore Information: BookThug celebrates the launch of 8 great books:Sophrosyne by Marianne Apostolides; Bunny and Shark by Alisha Piercy; Leakby Kate Hargreaves; a thin line between by Wanda Praamsma; Afterletters by R. Kolewe; City: Book One: Singular Assumptions by Michael Boughn;Universal Bureau of Copyrights by Bertrand Laverdure; and Metaphysical Licksby Gregoire Pam Dick. A wild, obsessive read.Be sure to RSVP to hazel@bookthug.ca and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any book purchased at the launch!John Barton, author of Polari, and Tamai Kobayashi author of Prairie Ostrich, at Glad Day BookshopWhen: 8pmWhere: Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge Street (at Wellesley TTC station), 3rd Floor Event Space, TorontoMore Information: Join award-winning poet John Barton and writer to watch Tamai Kobayashi as they read from their respective work at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. John Barton has published ten previous collections of poetry and six chapbooks. He has won three Archibald Lampman Awards, an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Since 1980, his poems have appeared in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers across Canada and in the United States, Australia, China, India, and the U.K. John will be reading from Polari, his most recent collection. Tamai Kobayahsi is a writer, song-writer, and videographer. She is the author of two story collections and has recently been named a 2014 writer to watch by CBC Books. She will be reading from Prairie Ostrich, her debut novel.Victoria Douglas Glover, author of Savage Love, at Open Word: Readings and Ideas
When: 7:30pmWhere: Open Space, 510 Fort Street, 2nd floor, VictoriaMore Information:Award-winning author Douglas Glover will read from his new book, Savage Love at Open Word. This reading is sponsored by the University of Victoria’s Department of Writing Orion Series in the Fine Arts. For more details, visit http://www.openspace.ca/Douglas_Glover.Eastend Debra Komar, author of The Lynching of Peter Wheeler, in Eastend, SaskatchewanWhen: 7:30pmWhere: T.rex Discovery Centre, 650 T-Rex Drive, Eastend, SKMore Information: What happens when we apply modern forensic science to some of Canada’s oldest and most notorious murders? The answers may surprise you. Join forensic anthropologist and author Debra Komar for a version of her powerful presentation entitled “Getting Away with Murder: Rewriting Canada’s Bloody History, One Crime at a Time.”Debra Komar is the winner of the Eastend Arts Council 2014 Grant for the Arts.
Thursday, October 9
TorontoCarrianne Leung, author of The Wondrous Woo, reads at Toronto Public Library When: 7pmWhere: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville branch, 22 Yorkville Avenue, TorontoMore Information: Carrianne Leung reads from her Toronto Book Award nominated book, along with other nominees. Some Extremely Boring Drives by Marguerite Pigeon —Toronto LaunchWhen: 8pmWhere: Type Books (883 Queen St. W)More Information: Join Marguerite Pigeon as she reads with two very cool Toronto writers, Becky Blake and Michelle Winters, at Type Books (883 Queen St. W), one of Toronto’s best independent booksellers.Inanna Toronto Fall Launch No.1
When: 6:00-8:30pmWhere: The Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, TorontoMore Information: An evening of secrets and celebration in honour of Mary Lou Dickinson’s new novel, Would I Lie to You? AND Loren Edizel’s new book of tales, ConfessionsKingstonJohn Barton, author of Polari, with Sadiqa de Meijer and Eric Folsomat at Novel Idea When: 7:00 pmWhere: Novel Idea bookstore, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ONMore Information:Join John Barton, Sadiqa de Meijer, and Eric Folsom as they read from their respective works at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.WindsorBookThug and Newstar Books, along with Biblioasis present a book launch for Kate Hargreaves, Tom Dilworth and Louis Cabri
When: 7:00 pm. Readings to begin at 8:15 pmWhere: 1520 Wyandotte Street E, Windsor, ONMore Information: Free. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Books will be for sale. All are welcome. OttawaArc Poetry Magazine presents Ottawa Poetry Awards ReadingWhen: 7:30pmWhere: 750 Gladstone Ave, OttawaMore Information:Featuring the 3 Finalists for the 2014 Archibald Lampman Award, given to a National-Capital area author for the most outstanding book of poetry. The 3 finalists are Sandra Ridley, author of The Counting House, David O’Meara and Peter Richardson.Also featured are winners of the Brebner Prize competition, which honours emerging poets in the Ottawa area. The $500 prize was won this year by Anne Marie Todkill, with Honourable Mention going to Vivian Vavassis.ReginaTracy Hamon launches Red CurlsWhen: 7pmWhere: Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax Street, Regina, SKMore Information: Tracy Hamon will be launching her new poetry collection, Red Curls, at the Slate Gallery in Regina, SK.CalgaryLori Hahnel launches After You’ve GoneWhen: 7pmWhere: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5More Information: Lori Hahnel will be launching her latest novel, After You’ve Gone, at the Memorial Park Library, Calgary. The launch will include musical guests and refreshments.
Friday, October 10
VictoriaPlanet Earth Poetry — Featuring Lawrence Feuchtwanger, author of Refugee SongWhen: 7:30pmWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave #103, VictoriaMore Information: $3 ($5 suggested donation), sign up for open mic at 7pm,http://planetearthpoetry.com/new-events/WinnipegKaryn L. Freedman, author of One Hour in Paris, speaks at the University of ManitobaWhen: 12:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: University College, Concourse Lounge, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campusMore Information: Karyn L. Freedman (Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph; author of One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery) will speak on the topic of “Philosophical Reflections on Rape and Recovery” at the University of Manitoba. She will be in conversation with Arthur Schafer, Director, Ethics Centre, University of Manitoba. ***Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, and time, to emily@lpg.ca to be included in our listings.
