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Toronto Lit Up: Sometimes I Eat with My Hands

Join us Sunday, June 22 at 2pm for the launch of Sometimes I Eat with My Hands by Kid Haile (Groundwood Books). The event will take place at 13 Suns Ethiopian Cafe and Eatery. The author will be joined by moderator, Senait Litchmore for a conversation and reading followed by fun interactive activities including a […]

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Toronto Crime Tours

Join Bob and Phil, retired Toronto detectives, for a wild ride through the city’s crime history! With 30+ years of police experience, they’ll dish out jaw-dropping tales from Toronto’s underbelly. From shocking scandals to downright bizarre incidents, discover how crime shaped the city over 300 years. This event showcases stories handpicked from their walking tours, […]

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Pitch Perfect!

Calling aspiring authors! Join our panel of experts from across the publishing industry in Canada, UK and the US, for a conversation filled with insights and advice from these who have the hard-won knowledge and experience of successfully getting a book from idea to print to reader. Get valuable tips and tricks on effectively pitching […]

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From Killers to Kissers: Writing Crime and Romance

What happens when a crime writer turns to love—and a romance writer turns to murder? Join bestselling authors Hannah Mary McKinnon and Uzma Jalaluddin as they cross genre lines in unexpected (and wildly entertaining) ways. McKinnon, known for her twisty psychological thrillers, is capturing hearts with her romance novels written as Holly Cassidy. Meanwhile, Jalaluddin, […]

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Discovering Korean Crime Fiction Today

At once deeply rooted in Korean society and universally resonant, Korean crime fiction is capturing the imagination of readers around the world. In this compelling panel, bestselling authors Mi-Ae Seo (The Only Child) and You-jeoung Jeong (Seven Years of Darkness and The Good Son) join literary influencer and #BookTok champion Jinwoo Park to explore the […]

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One Year Later: The Journey from Manuscript to Published Book

Moderated by Jass Aujla (author of Next Of Twin and Regional Director for Crime Writers of Canada), and joined by panelists C. Fitton (author of Her Dead Boyfriend), Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson (author of The Road to Heaven), Steve Urszenyi (author of Perfect Shot), and Angela Van Breemen (author of Past Life’s Revenge), hear first-hand from debut […]

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Trope and Dagger: Playing (and Breaking) the Rules in Mystery Novels with Margaret Cannon, Karen Sullivan & Gregg Hurwitz

Red herrings. Hard-boiled loners. Remote mansions, closed circles, final twists. Mystery fiction is full of familiar setups – but it’s what writers and publishers do with those tropes that keeps readers hooked. We bring together three experts, Globe and Mail crime and mystery reviewer Margaret Cannon, Orenda Books publisher Karen Sullivan and bestselling author Gregg […]

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Murder, She Chuckled: Writing Comedy in Crime

From bumbling amateur sleuths and wisecracking sidekicks to farcical mishaps and perfectly timed one-liners, comedy has long had a home in the mystery genre. In this entertaining panel, authors Jonathan Whitelaw, Catherine Mack and Sue Hincenbergs dive into the art of writing crime fiction that’s as funny as it is suspenseful. They’ll discuss the delicate […]

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Right Down to the Bone: The Identity of Jane Doe

Join case-active forensic anthropologist Gregory Grace-Alcock, as she details the day-to-day tasks of missing person searches and recovery, as well as the complications or considerations that are a part of human remain recovery. From trauma to taphonomy, participants will be able to engage with, and better understand how professionals ensure the ethical recovery and treatment […]

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Crime Writers of Canada in Conversation

Join us to hear the latest in Canadian crime fiction! Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), a national non-profit organization for Canadian crime and mystery writers, will offer a thrilling glimpse into the latest scintillating stories by homegrown writers. This event is free to attend. Event takes place outdoors at Victoria University.

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Exploring Toronto’s Victorian Underworld

It was in the late 1800s that our city was given the nickname “Toronto The Good,” but in truth it was often anything but. In this talk by author Adam Bunch, we’ll head into the shadows where Victorian vice reigned and meet the notorious criminals who once terrorized our town. From con artists to kidnappers, […]

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A Brief History of Canadian Duels

From sword fights in New France to gun battles in Upper Canada, duels were once a familiar part of life in our country. Even though they were illegal, they were still seen by many people as the most honourable way to settle a passionate dispute. Trying to kill each other at close range was thought […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Encampment

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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Toronto Lit Up: Revolutions

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: A Dark Death

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Space for Birds

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Living Expenses

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: The Fabulous Edweena

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Ready, Set, Mango!

Join us April 26 at 2pm in celebrating the launch of Tamla T. Young‘s debut picture book, Ready, Set, Mango! (OwlKids Books), illustrated by Raz Latif. The event will take place at A Different Booklist/Blackhurst Cultural Centre. Come for a fun and interactive read-aloud, a book signing, and plenty of music, movement, and family fun! Toronto […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Shadow Price

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, […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Skin

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: The Forgotten Frontier

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 […]

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Toronto Lit Up: Niizh

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 […]

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