Join us May 21 at It’s Ok* Studios for the launch of Encampment by Maggie Helwig (Coach House Books), in conversation with Dr. Andrew Boozary. RSVP to the event here: encampment.eventbrite.ca ABOUT THE BOOK An activist priest provides sanctuary for an encampment of unhoused people in her churchyard The housing crisis plaguing major urban centres has […]
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Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the launch of Revolutions by Hajer Mirwali (Talonbooks). This is sure to be a lively event full of poetry readings as well as various musical and vocal performances from local musicians. Another Story Bookshop with be on site to sell books. Schedule 6:30 – 7:00 pm – doors open […]
Join us on May 31 for the launch of A Dark Death by Alice Fitzpatrick (Stonehouse Publishing). The event will be also feature fellow author Anthony Bidulka and his latest book, Home Fires Burn. The event will be held at the Centre for Social Innovation on Spadina, doors will open at 6:45pm. Toronto Lit Up is a […]
Join us at Another Story Bookshop on May 26 for the launch of The Northern by Jacob McArthur Mooney (ECW Press). The author will be joined by Alexis von Konigslow and Andrew Forbes for readings. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight […]
Join us for an illuminating evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar, the world’s first neurologist in space and the first female Canadian astronaut, who will be discussing her latest book, Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight (Figure 1 Publishing). In Space for Birds, the lives and habitats of two majestic bird species — the endangered Whooping […]
Warm up your vocal chords and join us May 15 at Queen Books for the launch of Living Expenses by Teri Vlassopoulos (Invisible Publishing). The party will start at 6:30pm with a reading and discussion with the author, followed by a raucous party featuring bookstore karaoke! Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the […]
On April 29, join us at Woody’s for the launch of The Fabulous Edweena by Edwin Dumont (Second Story Press). This is sure to be an entertaining event featuring Kitten Kaboodle (crowned Miss Congeniality on Season 4 of Canada’s Drag Race) as the MC for the night! The event starts at 7pm and you won’t want […]
Come to Queen Books on April 25 for the launch of Shadow Price by Farah Ghafoor (House of Anansi). The author will be joined by Sanna Wani for readings, followed by a conversation and Q&A period moderated by Furqan Mohamed. Doors open at 6pm with readings starting at 6:30pm. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, […]
Join us at Society Clubhouse on April 24 at 7pm for the launch of Skin by Catherine Bush (Goose Lane Editions). The event will be an in-conversation with host Martha Baillie, and includes a screening of a short film inspired by the title story by experimental filmmaker Mike Hoolboom. Books will be for sale courtesy of […]
Join us April 4 at 7pm for the launch of The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse by Vinh Nguyen (HarperCollins Canada) at Society Clubhouse. This will be a special event with a celebrated author panel sharing readings and a moderated discussion, featuring Souvankham Thammavongsa, Kyo Maclear, Pacinthe Mattar and Asha Jeffers. Books will be for sale […]
Join us Thursday, March 20 at the Tranzac Club for the launch of Muttertongue: what is a word in utter space (Exile Editions). The event will feature the Muttertongue Trio: Lillian Allen, Gary Barwin and Gregory Betts. Doors will open at 7:00pm. A spoken word, musical, and visual celebration of poetic brilliance: • 7:00 – […]
Join us at the Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library on March 12 at 6pm for the launch of Holy Lacrimony, a new graphic novel by Michael DeForge (Drawn and Quarterly). Journalist Glenn Sumi will be interviewing the author and books will be available for purchase courtesy of The Beguiling. Toronto Lit Up is […]
Join us February 26 at 6:30pm at Queen Books for the launch of The Forgotten Frontier by Tristan Jones (At Bay Press). Books will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be available. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight […]
Join us February 23 at 1pm for the launch of Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng (Tundra Books). Author Kyo Maclear will host and introduce Qin, as well as ask her a few questions. Then Qin will do a live drawing of a brand-new Lou comic strip, and lead kids in a drawing activity. Attendance is completely […]
Join us February 7 at Society Clubhouse as we celebrate Kate Gies and the launch of her memoir It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished (Simon & Schuster Canada). Kate will be in conversation with Adelle Purdham, author of I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, and the conversation will include ASL interpretation. Snacks will […]
Join us on February 8 at Twist Gallery for the launch of the incredibly topical Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill by Catherine Tsalikis (House of Anansi). Catherine will be in conversation about the book with author and journalist Liz Renzetti. Books will be available for purchase on site courtesy of Another Story Bookshop. […]
Join us January 14 at 7pm at El Mocambo for the launch of Catch a Fire: The Blaze and Bust of the Canadian Cannabis Industry by Ben Kaplan (Dundurn Press). The night will be full of night of revelry and music, indulgence and fun, as we launch a business book with edge, a night to […]
Join us at Queen Books on January 22 for the launch of A Recipe for Rhyme and Rescue by Wanda Taylor (HarperCollins Canada). The author will be in conversation with Inuk Journalist Juanita Taylor of CBC News discussing the power of stories, and writing and celebrating community. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A […]
Join us on the opening night of Native Earth’s Weesageechak Begins to Dance to celebrate the book launch of Niizh by Joelle Peters. This fun and free event will take place from 4pm-6pm on November 21 in the Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room. Enjoy delicious food and a special interview with the author and artists from […]
Join us for a fun and free gathering to celebrate the book launch of First Métis Man of Odesa by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova (Playwrights Canada Press) at the Theatre Centre Café/Bar on Tuesday, October 29 at 8pm! Enjoy a festive fusion of Métis and Ukrainian culture, featuring live entertainment, delicious food, refreshments, and […]
Join us October 28 at 7pm to celebrate the launch of Bread and Stone by Allan Weiss (Black Rose Books) with special guest, Honey Novick! The event will take place at Another Story Bookshop. All are welcome to attend. Seating is limited Bookstore accessibility: https://anotherstory.ca/faq/accessibility Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the […]
Join us October 12 at 3pm for one last hurrah for summer to celebrate the launch of the new graphic novel, Boy vs. Shark (Tundra) with a screening of everyone’s favourite man-eating shark! Toronto cartoonist Paul Gilligan (Pooch Café) will be at the Fox Theatre to discuss his hilarious graphic memoir for young readers, about […]
Join us for a grand celebration of Priya Ramsingh’s new fiction novel, The Elevator (Palimpsest Press). Listed on CBC Books Fall Books to Read list as well as 49th Shelf’s Fall Preview list, The Elevator is read you don’t want to miss! The book launch will be hosted by MPP Chris Glover, and take place Wednesday, October […]
Join us for the launch of Baby Cerberus by Natasha Ramoutar with special guest Sanna Wani, 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 at Another Story Bookshop in Toronto. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight Toronto […]
