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“Rage the Night” Free Reading by Donna Morrissey

Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre

Join us at the Bicentennial Theatre for a FREE reading by best-selling Maritime author Donna Morrissey! Morrissey will be reading from her latest novel, "Rage the Night" - an intimate tale of one man's quest to discover the truth of his birth and a riveting account of a real-life Newfoundland tragedy from 1914.Interested in joining […]

2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards: Poetry & Non-Fiction

A. C. Hunter Public Library 125 Allandale Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, CA

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Poetry with Harry Thurston at the Gallery Bistro

The Gallery - Coffee House & Bistro 82 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE, CA

Harry Thurston – award-winning poet, nature and environmental author, and conservation activist, and the 2023 UPEI writer-in-residence – will read from his new poetry collection, Ultramarine. Harry is the author of twelve poetry collections, he began writing poetry while studying biology at Acadia University, which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2013. His seventeen non-fiction […]

Book Signing with Marie Mossman

County Fair Mall, New Minas 9256 Commercial Street, New Minas, NS, CA

Join author Marie Mossman as she signs copies of her novel "A Rebel for Her Time" at Coles, New Minas on September 30th between 12:30 and 2:30pm.ISBN 9781777293741Della from East Cove: Schoolmarm, accidental midwife, battlefield nurse, lover...A refreshing and uplifting story of a young woman defying the norms of her 1900s rural Nova Scotia birth, […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

In Conversation: Donna Morrissey

Chester Playhouse Theatre 22 Pleasant St., Chester, Chester, NS, CA

Join our host Liz Crocker as she sits down with award-winning author Donna Morrissey!Donna Morrissey is the author of the nationally bestselling memoir Pluck, which was a finalist for the Atlantic Book Awards' Non-Fiction Award, and of six acclaimed and bestselling novels, This August sees the release of her seventh novel, Rage The Night, which […]

October Story Circle w/ Karin Murray-Bergquist

The Battery Cafe 1 Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, CA

Join us October 11th at 7pm for our SJS October Story Circle at the Battery Cafe! $5 cover, get there early to get a seat!This open mic style event is great for storytellers and for those who love listening to stories!Each teller will receive one beverage courtesy of QV or a non alcoholic beverage courtesy […]

February in October: Hybrid Bookclub

Kennebecasis Public Library / Bibliothèque publique de Kennebecasis Kennebecasis Public Library / Bibliothèque publique de Kennebecasis

We have unlimited access to the book “February” during the month of October in our elibrary (https://elibrary.overdrive.com/) This is in anticipation and celebration of the world premiere, operatic performance of “February”. Join us for a hybrid bookclub discussion with Amanda Klein of Opera on the Avalon. Register HERE: https://publiclibrary.webex.com/weblink/register/rf3e4df62c7e4b21763485a8da619286aRegistration will close 1 hour before the […]

The Little Ghost Who Was A Quilt’s BOOOOOK PARTY!

Kennebecasis Public Library / Bibliothèque publique de Kennebecasis Kennebecasis Public Library / Bibliothèque publique de Kennebecasis

Join Quispamsis author and quilter Riel Nason for a mini trunk show of some of her original Halloween quilts and a reading of her book The Little Ghost Who Was A Quilt ... as well as snacks, free door prize draws, and a ghost-quilt-approved Halloween craft.https://www.facebook.com/events/273768952124884/

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

BOOKSTRAVAGANZA

Moncton Coliseum Moncton Coliseum

BOOKSTRAVAGANZA is a charity used-book sale to support our adult literacy programs in NB. In 2022, we raised nearly $50,000 to improve community engagement and expand programs and develop new resources. Book donations for our 2023 event can be made between September 5th to October 5th at designated locations. More information will be posted as […]

Read and Roar Free Book Giveaway // Offre de livres en cadeau

Bibliothèque publique de Fredericton Public Library 12 rue Carleton St., Fredericton, NB, CA

Free children’s books for all? Absolutely!The Nashwaaksis Lions Club is making this happen! Every day, Lions around the world are helping to improve global literacy rates. Join us at the Lions Club Book Giveaway to meet members of the Nashwaaksis Lions Club and participate in an interactive storytime. Every child in attendance will receive a […]

Book Fair

Valley Lodge No. 90 110 Mill Street, Berwick, NS, CA

Valley Lodge No. 90 will be hosting a Book Fair on Sunday October 22nd, 2023 from 11am to 4pm.Come out to meet local authors and get an early start on your holiday shopping. With over 12 area authors being showcased, there will be something for everyone.Free admittance to the public, canteen on site.*Authors inquiring about […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

Halifax Book Launch for Gutsy

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

Join us in the beautiful atrium at Lot Six to celebrate the launch of Heather Fegan's new book, Gutsy.Heather will be reading excerpts and signing copies for you. There will also be a question and answer period with a surprise host - so stay tuned!Snack on canapes put together for us by the chef at […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]

2023 Fall Poetry Masterclasses

Mabel Murple's Book Shoppe & Dreamery

This 8-week fall masterclass course in poetry open writers of all levels. Whether you want to see your poetry in print or take your relationship with your words to a new level, these zoom masterclasses offer the skills and companionship to do just that.In this 8-week course learners receive the same kind of writing guidance […]