Join internationally acclaimed historian, co-host of the Empire podcast and bestselling author William Dalrymple in Toronto as he presents The Golden Road, a sweeping history of South Asia’s profound influence on the world. From astronomy to architecture, mathematics to mythology, Dalrymple reveals how India’s civilization shaped ancient Eurasia — its ideas traveling from Angkor Wat […]
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Join us for one of the biggest publishing events of 2025 and the Canadian launch of Dream Count, the highly anticipated new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, marking her return to full-length fiction after more than a decade. The internationally celebrated author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah – an Oprah Book Club […]
“The inheritance we carry from those who came before us is a knot of roots that can be complicated to unravel.” – Angie Thomas Join YA author Angie Thomas as she discusses her new novel Concrete Rose, a poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood, with spoken word poet Britta B. Ideas of democracy and […]
As a special re-release, our #FestofAuthors20 event with illustrator Jillian Tamaki will be available to watch until April 30 at 11:59pm ET. The event features Tamaki reading from her lively food and community picture book, Our Little Kitchen. Ages 4-8. Interviewer: Ardo Omer Watch Here! Jillian Tamaki is a cartoonist and illustrator from Calgary, Alberta, who […]
Who are we? What do we owe to our friends? And what does it mean to love another person amidst tragedy? Andrew O’Hagan’s latest novel, Mayflies, offers the unforgettable coming-of-age story of lifelong friends James and Tully. A profound meditation on the ephemeral nature of life, the story uncovers a moving examination of the responsibilities […]
The sista talk of all sista talks! Trey Anthony and Jemeni G. together, one night. Uncensored … two queens sit down and spill the tea! What’s it like to be a Black girl in love (with herself)? How do we get there? How do we remind ourselves? What does friendship look like for Black women? […]
Trey Anthony is excited to interview the amazing Author and podcaster Elayne Fluker, who is author of Get Over “I Got it!”: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support, and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone. Today’s women are ambitious and excelling in every way. But many still believe that […]
In Can You Hear Me Now? Celina Caesar-Chavannes digs deep into her childhood and her life as a young Black woman entrepreneur and politician, and she shows us that effective and humane leaders grow as much from their mistakes and vulnerabilities as from their strengths. Celina Caesar-Chavannes, already a breaker of boundaries as a Black […]
For over a decade, millions of Canadians started their day with Marci Ien. As a Black female news anchor and, later, the first Black woman in Canada to co-host a national morning show, Marci felt the pressure to stay “on script” – with little room for error. She had to be great. She had to […]
Norwegian author and journalist Agnes Ravatn explores her latest psychological thriller, The Seven Doors, in conversation with Canadian author Elisabeth de Mariaffi. Six years after the success of The Bird Tribunal, Ravatn’s eagerly awaited new book follows the story of Nina, a university professor, and her disturbing investigation into the disappearance of her tenant. Seven […]
International bestselling journalist-turned-author Thomas Enger presents Smoke Screen, the second instalment in the award-winning Blix and Ramm series, co-written with Jørn Lier Horst, in conversation with Canadian novelist Giles Blunt. When the mother of a missing two-year-old girl is seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Oslo, crime-fighting duo Blix and Ramm join forces […]
This event has passed! You can check out what’s on here. Delve into the work and ideas of internationally celebrated authors and cultural thinkers. Renew your New Year’s reading goals and join us for our next iteration of The Elements of Story, this time curated by the legendary Indigenous singer-songwriter, musician, Oscar-winning composer, visual artist, […]
Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe – with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi – navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. […]
THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. CHECK OUT WHAT’S ON NOW HERE. Pull up a chair and settle in for a casual conversation between accomplished creatives—and good friends—writer Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes) and producer Damon D’Oliveira (Conquering Lion Pictures). The collaborators will discuss the moment they first connected during the CBC Radio recording of Hill’s […]
