Meet authors Heather Barrett and Xaiver Campbell on Sunday, December 10 from 12:30-2:30 PM at Coles in the Avalon Mall and pick up a signed copy of their groundbreaking new […]

What if wishes you made turned out wrong, and you didn't even know it? What if one of those bad wishes is about to ruin your life? Well then, you better make an appointment with the Wish Doctor.Just in time for Christmas!Mark Shupe will be in-store to tell us all about his fantastic new book […]

• 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 […]

Join us for our next virtual Murder ​Bookclub with Pamela. Let’s read a book to die for!Patrons are responsible for acquiring a copy of the selected monthly read. Holds/requests can […]

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Romance Writing (But Didn’t Know Who to Ask!)Romance has long been the best-selling and fastest-growing genre of popular fiction. Ever wish you could pick the brains of writers who know romance publishing well?Our presenters have combined experience of over four decades in the romance genre, from flash fiction […]

The event you didn’t know you needed! Join us Wednesday, February 7th to celebrate local romance writing with the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia! Nova Swoons is a public reading event that shines a spotlight on Nova Scotian authors of romance fiction, from historical romance to the supernatural. The fun gets underway at 7:00 pm […]

How about a little pre-Valentine's Day romance at the Carleton? Join me and some amazing local romance authors in support of The Writers Foundation of NS. #localauthors #romanceauthor https://www.facebook.com/events/930498201921803/

Please join us for the launch of Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. Mccurdy, by Dr. Howard D. McCurdy with George Elliott Clarke.Dr. Howard D. McCurdy was a civil rights activist, a politician, a scientist, a university professor, and a Member of Parliament. The first person of African descent […]

Join the Pictou County Writers for the first open mic event at The Shoebox Cantina. In celebration of Valentine's Day and the love we have for our community, you are welcome to grab a drink and a snack, find your courage and share a story, poem, and song or two. Don't have anything to share? […]

On Thursday, February 15th, artist Allen D. Crooks will give an illustrative talk about his art practice, influences and current exhibition at Dalhousie Art Gallery, Family Matters. The talk is free to attend, and all are welcome! 🗓️ Thursday, February 15th ⏳ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📍 Dalhousie Art Gallery, 6101 University Ave, Halifax You […]

You're invited! Join QUADRANGLE and ENGEN BOOKS for the launch of two amazing books! A TOAST TO HOPE collects stories by, about, and for the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a variety of settings, styles, and genres! Featuring artists such as DAZE JEFFERIES, BRONWYNN ERSKINE, ISOBEL GRANBY, and more!And since we never had a proper launch […]

Supernova Conference (SNC) is a unique event that you won't want to miss! Coming to Halifax, Nova Scotia this Spring, on Sat. April 27th at Halifax Central Library. Early-Bird tickets are on sale now.Experience a conference like never before as we challenge the norms and redefine the status quo. Come as you are and join […]

Book now, this will sell out fast: https://imperialtheatre.ca/event/james-mullinger-greatest-hits-tour-2024James Mullinger is celebrating 20 years working as a stand up comedian. And he is inviting you to join him in a unique and special show at the Imperial Theatre!This is James’ only full length public performance in Saint John, New Brunswick in 2024!He has had a busy […]

On Fri. May 10, 2024 (4-8pm) and Sat. May 11, 2024 (10-5pm), Maritime Makers and Sellers will fill the stunning Cedar Event Centre (111 Clayton Park Dr., Halifax, NS, B3M 1M3). 🌷Vendor applications will be live January 9 - 30, 2024! 'Skip the line' tickets will be live March 1, 2024! https://www.facebook.com/events/932875341904415/

Our book club is unique, please read the following:• Each participant will bring a locally authored or published 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 […]

Join us to celebrate the launch of Dr. Julie Strong's first novel, The Tudor Prophecy, an historical fiction set in England in 1541. There will be refreshments, author readings, a Q&A led by author Carol Bruneau, and books available for purchase. Renaissance music will be played by Alys Howe, renowned local harpist. Tudor attire or […]

Join us for this wonderful Wednesday double-header and double-launch as we celebrate 11 of Nova Scotia’s best emerging literary talents and hear from their winning works!We’ll also be launching the inaugural Nova Writes Anthology and Island Folk Cider House’s new elderflower cider, Starfall Scrumping.Cider, other beverages, and copies of the Nova Writes Anthology will be […]

Come and hear Steve Skafte talk about his adventures along abandoned roads, hiking forgotten highways, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind. Since 2007, he's shared an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over the province. He's also been widely featured in national print media, and on TV […]

Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen Doiron, meet the publisher, and some of the health experts and contributors in this […]