This Week in Book Events: October 21-October 28

This week in book events: in Toronto, the Harbourfront’s International Festival of Authors kicks off; GG shortlisted poet Arleen Paré reads with Stephanie Bolster and Monty Reid in Hudson, Quebec; John Reibetanz reads from his poetry collection at Bookfest Windsor — and more! For more detailed festival listings, please refer to our fall festival preview. Remember, if you’re hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up, contact emily@lpg.ca for inclusion in our listings. 

Tuesday, October 21

Saskatoon

Fionncara MacEoin will be reading alongside Kristian Enright and Brenda Sciberras When: 7pmWhere: McNally Robinson, 3130 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W2More Information: An evening of poetry with Kristian Enright, Brenda Sciberras, and Fionncara MacEoin, reading from their debut collections: Sonar (Turnstone Press) by Kristian Enright, Magpie Days (Turnstone Press) by Brenda Sciberras, and Not The First Thing I’ve Missed (Thistledown Press) by Fionncara MacEoin.

Wednesday, October 22

St. Catharines 

Karen Enns reads from Ordinary Hours at the Grey Borders reading series in St. CatharinesMore Information: Karen Enns reads from her second poetry collection Ordinary Hours at the Grey Borders reading series in St. Catharines. Doors open at 7 o’clock, readings start at 8 o’clock.You can hear 6 poems here.Saskatoon  Tracy Hamon, author of Interruptions in Glass, will be reading at the University of Saskatchewan Grad Commons with Brenda SciberrasWhen: 7pmWhere: Grad Commons, University of Saskatchewan, Emmanuel and St. Chad, 1337 College Drive, Saskatoon, SKMore Information: Join authors Tracy Hamon and Brenda Sciberras as they read from their new works of poetry. Sponsored by Thistledown Press, Turnstone Press, ICCC and the MFA Program, University of Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Arts Board.

Thursday, October 23

VancouverGeorge Stanley‘s North of California St.: Book Lauch

When: 7pmWhere: 303 E. 8th AveMore Information: George Stanley will read from latest poetry collection, and Sharon Thesen (author of introduction to NoCS) will speak. Free, refreshments served, book for sale.Hudson, Quebec Readings from Arleen Paré (Lake of Two Mountains), Stephanie Bolster (A Page from the Wonders of Life on Earth) and Monty Reid (Luskville)More Information: Arleen Paré, Stephanie Bolster and Monty Reid will be appearing in the Poetry Invitational event at StoryFest Hudson in Hudson, Quebec. Hosted by Kitty Lewis, general manager of Brick Books. 

Friday, October 24

VictoriaJoanna Lilley reads from The Fleece Era at Planet EarthJoanna Lilley reads from her first poetry collection The Fleece Era at the Planet Earth reading series in Victoria with John Barton.Website: planetearthpoetry.com 

Saturday, October 25

WindsorPoetry Café, BookFest Windsor, ft. Tom Dilworth, Kerry-Lee Powell, John Reibentanz, and Louis Cabri, author of Posh Lust

When: 11:30am-1pmWhere: Joy Theatre in Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave West, Windsor, Ontario Reading from AfloatToronto Ellen Jaffe will read from her latest poetry collection at the Urban Gallery Poetry SalonWhen: 3-5 pmWhere: 400 Queen St. EastMore Information: At this installment of the Urban Gallery Poetry Salon, Ellen Jaffe will read from her latest collection of poems titled Skinny-Dipping with the Muse.Poet Jacob Scheier and Julie Joosten at IFOA’s Poet SummitWhen: 2pmWhere: Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay West, TorontoMore Information: Join poets Gary Geddes, Catherine Graham, Julie Joosten, Jacob Scheier, Adam Sol and this year’s CBC Poetry Prize winner, David Martin, as they read from their latest works. Hosted by the CBC’s Mary Ito. 

Sunday, October 26

TorontoTime for Crime Round Table Discussion When: 4pmWhere: Brigantine Room, 235 Queens Quay West, TorontoMore Information: Author John McFetridge will be taking part in two Round Table discussions at this year’s festival. The first, Time for Crime, will be held in the Brigantine Room on October 26th at 4pm.