This Week in Lit Events: January 8-14th

It’s a new year in literary events: if your resolution was to see more amazing readings, launches, &c. this new year, start here with our listings.Are you hosting an event featuring an author whose titles are available on All Lit Up? Send the event details, including author, book, date, time, and address to  hello@alllitup.ca to be included in our listings.

Tuesday, January 9th

OttawaTree Reading SeriesWhere: Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank St, Ottawa, ONWhen: 8-11pmMore information: Jeff Kirby (She’s Having a Doris Day) and Margo LaPierre (Washing Off the Raccoon Eyes) read at Tree Reading Series in Ottawa.Link: http://treereadingseries.ca/readings/jeff-kirby

Thursday, January 11th

VictoriaThree MFA Grads! Three Books!Where: Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BCWhen: 7-9pmMore information: Judy LeBlanc, Arleen Paré and Frances Backhouse all graduated in 2012. Five years later they each have new books … and more. On January 11, they’ll read from their latest works of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction at the Copper Owl. Come listen and celebrate.Free. No minors. 1900 Douglas St. 7-9 p.m.Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2056812614551631/

Friday, January 12th

VictoriaPlanet Earth PoetryWhere: Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BCWhen: 7:30pmMore information: The evening begins at 7:30 with an open mic, followed by featured readers Patricia Young and Christine Walde.Link: http://planetearthpoetry.com/