This is easily one of our favourite days on the calendar. Meet the Presses brings out all kinds of great creative people making marvelous books. Some are trade books and a lot are handmade with infinite care and imagination. It makes for a wonderful Saturday stroll if you’re in the neighbourhood. Come by and say […]
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D.A. Lockhart launches in Windsor
D.A. Lockhart is doing his hometown launch for his latest book tonight at 7 pm. If you’re in Windsor/Essex check him out. The Gravel Lot That Was Montana is a terrific read!
PRISCILA UPPAL: CELEBRATION OF LIFE
York University is honouring Priscila Uppal on October 15th. Her books will be there and there will be opportunities for friends and colleagues to share stories about Priscila and her work. She accomplished a lot in her short life and this will be a chance to publicly celebrate her positive impact on literature and life. […]
Shannon Quinn at the Artbar September 11
Shannon Quinn will be reading from her new book Nightlight for Children of Insomniacs on Tuesday September 11th at the Artbar. The evening is hosted by Rosa Arlotto and also features David James Brock and Bruce Hunter. As usual, there will be an open mic. This week […]
Priscila Uppal
A GOOD DEATH In Barbados, it was front-page news. The accompanying photograph (my favourite ever): a witness, eyes bulging in shock, pointing to the accused palm tree. MAN KILLED BY COCONUT What a way to go. In second place (although perhaps first in my heart): the Brazilian priest’s project to fund spiritual rest stops […]
The Globe and Mail on David W. McFadden
Today’s Globe and Mail has an obituary for the late David W. McFadden. He was a masterful writer and will be sorely missed. A nice appreciation of who he is and what we lost.
Puneet Dutt, Souster and Trillium nominee, reading tonight
Puneet Dutt’s The Better Monsters has gotten tremendous acclaim for a first book. Dutt was nominated for the Raymond Souster Award, though that award ultimately went to Karen Enns for her book Cloud Physics. The Better Monsters was also nominated for the Trillium Award and we’ll find out tomorrow whether or not it wins. Either […]
Remembering David W. McFadden
It has been gratifying to see Dave McFadden pop up here and there on the internet and in conversation since we lost him last week. He was a great writer and a beloved man and his work exerted a lasting influence on so many people. Susan Walker wrote a lovely appreciation. Quill and Quire also […]
Shannon Quinn in Ottawa Tonight
If you happen to be in Ottawa tonight, Shannon Quinn will be reading from her new book Nightlight for Children of Insomniacs at the excellent Factory Reading Series hosted by rob mclennan. Also featured are Conyer Clayton (Ottawa) and Manahil Bandukwala (Ottawa) Wednesday, June 13, 2018 doors 7pm/reading 7:30pm The Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street (at Parkdale; upstairs)
