This Week in Lit Events: June 26-July 2nd

To celebrate Canada Day this upcoming Saturday, why not hit up a book launch in your area? We have lots of areas on offer, this week: Edmonton, Courtenay, Toronto, Whitehorse, and more!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, June 27th

EdmontonThe Widow’s Fire Book LaunchWhere: Audrey’s Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, ABWhen: 7pmMore information: Paul F. Butler launches The Widow’s Fire at Audrey’s Books in Edmonton.Courtenay, BC

Genevieve Lehr and Wendy Donawa read in CourtenayWhere: Courtenay Library, 300 6th Street, Courtenay, BCWhen: 6pmMore information: Genevieve Lehr reads from Stomata and Wendy Donawa reads from Thin Air of the Knowable in Prince George at the Courtenay Library.Peterborough, ONRed Room QuartetWhere: Catalina’s, 131 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ONMore information: Mary Corkery reads from Simultaneous Windows at Red Room Quartet in Peterborough.

Wednesday, June 28th

Côte Saint-Luc, QCAuthor Salon: Ami Sands BrodoffWhere: Côte Saint-Luc Public Library,  5851 Cavendish Blvd, Côte Saint-Luc, QCWhen: 7pmMore information: Ami Sands Brodoff reads from In Many Waters, other readings from Harry Rajchgot and Ravit Rose.TorontoAuthor Readings at Ben McNallyWhere: Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay St., Toronto, ONWhen: 6pmMore information: Barbara Sibbald (The Museum of Possibilities), Terry Griggs, and Diane Schoemperlen read at Ben McNally.

Thursday, June 29th

Whitehorse, YTAuguries LaunchWhere: Jenni House, Shipyards Park, WhitehorseMore information: Launch and open house for Jenni House where Clea Young (Auguries) is writer-in-residence in June 2017.