Events

Toronto Public Library delves into mystery with Sherlock Holmes exhibit

There's more to Sherlock Holmes than a magnifying glass, pipe, and deerstalker hat. The Toronto Reference Library offers a glimpse into the world of the great fictional detective with its exhibit Adventures with Sherlock Holmes, ... Read More »

January 9, 2013 | Filed under: Events

Black ties, authors, and trivia at the Writers’ Trust gala

By Sue Carter

After surviving two weeks of award festivities, the Writers' Trust of Canada is still in a party mood. Tonight is the organization's fundraising gala, held at the posh Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. In a ... Read More »

November 15, 2012 | Filed under: Events

The New Quarterly gets wild with its first festival

By Sue Carter

It was a wild weekend for The New Quarterly. The literary journal hosted the inaugural Wild Writers Literary Festival, the only event of its kind in the Waterloo, Ontario, region. TNQ editor Pamela Mulloy says ... Read More »

November 5, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Photos: IFOA opening-night party

By Sue Carter

Every year, authors, publishers, book lovers, and media types pack Toronto's Harbourfront Centre to kick off the International ... Read More »

October 25, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Photos: Vancouver Writers Fest

By Sue Carter

After appearances from 100 Canadian and international authors, the Vancouver Writers Fest (Oct. ... Read More »

October 24, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Alternative markets: why publishers are turning to zine fairs to woo new readers

By Jason Spencer

Canzine, the country's largest festival dedicated to zines and independent culture, happens this Sunday in Toronto (the Vancouver edition is scheduled for Nov. 17). Following the success of last year's event, writer Jason Spencer spoke ... Read More »

October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Events

IFOA: Meet the 2012 International Visitors Programme participants

By Safa Jinje

Publishing professionals from across the globe will soon arrive for the fifth annual International Visitors Programme, an industry-networking event running Oct. 21“25 ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Events

IFOA’s International Visitors Programme: the schmooze factor

By Cheri Hanson

Less than 24 hours into a September business trip to New York City, three people had already asked Iris Tupholme the same question: how could they land an invitation to the International Visitors (IV) Programme? ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Deals, Events

IFOA 2012: Q&Q staff make their picks

By Sue Carter

With Toronto's International Festival of Authors (Oct. 18“28) fast approaching, and with 10 days of readings, interviews, parties, and round-table discussions to chose from, it can be difficult to make decisions about whom to see. ... Read More »

October 17, 2012 | Filed under: Events