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What’s in Flora’s Shoebox – Book Launch!

Halifax Central Library Halifax, NS, CA

Join Author Sarah Jane Conklin and Monster House Publishing for the book launch of What’s in Flora’s Shoebox at the Halifax Public Library, BMO Community Room. Saturday, February 4, 11:00-11:30 […]

A Conversation with Omar El Akkad & Ivan Coyote

Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia Inverness, NS, CA

The Cabot Trail Writers Festival (in partnership with the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia) is pleased to present a free Zoom panel featuring two of Canada's most exciting literary voices.Moderator […]

A Conversation with Omar El Akkad & Ivan Coyote

Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia Inverness, NS, CA

The Cabot Trail Writers Festival (in partnership with the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia) is pleased to present a free Zoom panel featuring two of Canada's most exciting literary voices.Moderator […]

Phase Variations book launch & afterparty – Lunenburg edition

Lunenburg Bound Books, 139 Montague St, Lunenburg Lunenburg Bound Books, 139 Montague St, Lunenburg

If you missed the Halifax launch, this is your chance to celebrate Nevermore's first publication under our new visuals-focused imprint, Copy Shop Books! ???? The artist will be present and […]

Phase Variations book launch & afterparty – Lunenburg edition

Lunenburg Bound Books, 139 Montague St, Lunenburg Lunenburg Bound Books, 139 Montague St, Lunenburg

If you missed the Halifax launch, this is your chance to celebrate Nevermore's first publication under our new visuals-focused imprint, Copy Shop Books! ???? The artist will be present and a discussion about the work and the archives will be the highlight of the evening.Lunenburg Bound, 7pm**A special afterparty karaoke will take place at the […]

De la plume au micro : Atelier de création littéraire

théâtre l'Escaouette 170, rue Botsford, Moncton, NB, CA

Comment traduire un poème, une micronouvelle, un fragment littéraire, un texte pour la scène ? Simon Brown et Sonya Malaborza, deux traducteur·rices littéraires du Nouveau-Brunswick aux parcours différents mais complémentaires, […]

De la plume au micro : Atelier de création littéraire

théâtre l'Escaouette 170, rue Botsford, Moncton, NB, CA

Comment traduire un poème, une micronouvelle, un fragment littéraire, un texte pour la scène ? Simon Brown et Sonya Malaborza, deux traducteur·rices littéraires du Nouveau-Brunswick aux parcours différents mais complémentaires, ont quelques stratégies à partager et des exercices pratiques à proposer.Atelier présenté en partenariat avec la revue Ancrages, l'AAAPNB, l'ATTLC, le théâtre l'Escaouette, la revue […]

Brown Like Me with Author Jess Marie

Sackville Public Library 636 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, NS, CA

You could be the first audience to hear a brand new story from Halifax author Jess Marie.You were made unique and divine! Brown Like Me captures a young girl's experience of trying to fit into the world around her. Realizing that God made her unique on purpose, Talia is able to embrace her differences as […]

Brown Like Me with Author Jess Marie

Sackville Public Library 636 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, NS, CA

You could be the first audience to hear a brand new story from Halifax author Jess Marie.You were made unique and divine! Brown Like Me captures a young girl's experience of trying to fit into the world around her. Realizing that God made her unique on purpose, Talia is able to embrace her differences as […]

George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song (#8)

Halifax Central Library Halifax Central Library

Since 2020, George Elliott Clarke, the 7th National Poet Laureate (and self-identifying Africadian “exile”) has enlisted Canadian composers to set the poems of Canadian icons including Leonard Cohen, Louise Bernice Halfe, Gwendolyn MacEwen, and Al Moritz to music. Joining George for the latest edition of his patented series will be Afua Cooper, Amatoritsero Ede, Sylvia […]

De la plume au micro : la traduction littéraire comme pratique du bord

théâtre l'Escaouette 170, rue Botsford, Moncton, NB, CA

Les participant·e·s de l'atelier de traduction littéraire passent au micro et « casseront » les traductions réalisées dans le cadre de l’atelier. Sonya Malaborza et Simon Brown liront leurs traductions également, puis, lors d'une table ronde naimée par Philip André Collette, s’entretiendront sur leur expérience de la traduction littéraire comme pratique et métier, et accueilleront […]

George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song (#8)

Halifax Central Library Halifax Central Library

Since 2020, George Elliott Clarke, the 7th National Poet Laureate (and self-identifying Africadian “exile”) has enlisted Canadian composers to set the poems of Canadian icons including Leonard Cohen, Louise Bernice Halfe, Gwendolyn MacEwen, and Al Moritz to music. Joining George for the latest edition of his patented series will be Afua Cooper, Amatoritsero Ede, Sylvia […]

De la plume au micro : la traduction littéraire comme pratique du bord

théâtre l'Escaouette 170, rue Botsford, Moncton, NB, CA

Les participant·e·s de l'atelier de traduction littéraire passent au micro et « casseront » les traductions réalisées dans le cadre de l’atelier. Sonya Malaborza et Simon Brown liront leurs traductions également, puis, lors d'une table ronde naimée par Philip André Collette, s’entretiendront sur leur expérience de la traduction littéraire comme pratique et métier, et accueilleront […]

POSTPONED due to pending snowstorm – Author Event: Andre Fenton talks Annaka, from book to film!

University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building

***Due to the pending snowstorm, this event will be postponed. Stay safe tonight, Halifax! We'll share the date for the re-scheduled date here shortly.***Atlantic Books and Books by Heart at the University of King’s College present an evening with author Andre Fenton. Hear a reading from Annaka and learn about the process of having Annaka […]

POSTPONED due to pending snowstorm – Author Event: Andre Fenton talks Annaka, from book to film!

University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building

***Due to the pending snowstorm, this event will be postponed. Stay safe tonight, Halifax! We'll share the date for the re-scheduled date here shortly.***Atlantic Books and Books by Heart at the University of King’s College present an evening with author Andre Fenton. Hear a reading from Annaka and learn about the process of having Annaka […]

Author Event: Andre Fenton talks Annaka, from book to film!

University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building University of King's College - Classroom 1 Arts & Administration Building

Atlantic Books and Books by Heart at the University of King’s College present an evening with author Andre Fenton. Hear a reading from Annaka and learn about the process of having Annaka adapted into a movie! This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Andre Fenton is an award-winning African […]

Locally Authored Book Club Exchange

Dartmouth Book Exchange 1187 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth, NS, CA

• Each participant will bring a locally authored novel that they have recently read and can part with. Locally authored will be defined as an author living within the Atlantic Bubble.• During the meeting, each person will take a turn telling everyone what they liked about the book they brought and why the others should […]

Locally Authored Book Club Exchange

Dartmouth Book Exchange 1187 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth, NS, CA

• Each participant will bring a locally authored novel that they have recently read and can part with. Locally authored will be defined as an author living within the Atlantic Bubble.• During the meeting, each person will take a turn telling everyone what they liked about the book they brought and why the others should […]

Locally Authored Book Club Exchange

Dartmouth Book Exchange

• Each participant will bring a locally authored novel that they have recently read and can part with. Locally authored will be defined as an author living within the Atlantic Bubble.• During the meeting, each person will take a turn telling everyone what they liked about the book they brought and why the others should […]

Saltwater Knits with Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott

The Rooms The Rooms

Come join us for an evening all about knitting with Chrstine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott, authors of the best-selling Saltwater Knits book series!Christine and Shirley will share their extensive knowledge about knitting and their interest in the knitting traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador.Non-Member Ticket Price: $11.50This program is free for members, but space is […]