Anne McDermid celebrated the 10th anniversary of her literary agency at an event at the Spoke Club in Toronto on Oct. 27. (Photos by Teva Harrison except where noted.)

The late-party scene at The Spoke.

Andrew Pyper (left) and Anne McDermid (centre) react to author and Globe columnist Leah McLaren.

The Toronto Star.

House of Anansi publisher Lynn Henry with GG-award and Giller Prize nominee Rawi Hage.

The Walrus.

Photo by Micah Toub

Author Steven Heighton demonstrates one of the perils of an open bar.

Photo by Micah Toub