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AUTHOR SIGNING | LANA SHUPE

Chapters Dartmouth 41 Mic Mac Blvd, Dartmouth, NS, CA

Join us on Wednesday August 9th from 5pm-7pm with Author Lana Shupe to celebrate her new book 'The Hippie Pirates'. https://www.facebook.com/events/667142005279794/

Family Story Times in Laurie Park! (next door to the New Glasgow Library)

New Glasgow Library New Glasgow Library

All are welcome to drop by and join us in Laurie Peace Park (next to the New Glasgow Library) for Family Story Times on Thursday mornings this summer! We'll have stories, and crafts! Please bring your own blankets to sit upon. In case of bad weather, we will meet indoors, in the New Glasgow Library's […]

BOOK LAUNCH: THE GROUNDS CAFE COOKBOOK

The Grounds Cafe 1525 Portugal Cove Road, portugal cove, Portugal Cove, NL, CA

Join us for our cookbook launch here at the Grounds Cafe happening on August 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm!This event will include complementary recipe inspired tastings, featured drinks, and readings from our farm to table cookbook! Get ready to explore the farm-to-table magic of Murray's Farm and the exquisite creations of the Grounds […]

AUTHOR SIGNING | SHAWN LEONARD

Chapters Dartmouth 41 Mic Mac Blvd, Dartmouth, NS, CA

Join us with author Shawn Leonard for the release of his new book, Spirit Talker: Indigenous Stories and Teachings from a Mikmaq Psychic Medium.https://www.facebook.com/events/994743861666687/

East Hants “75 Mile” Yard Sale 2023

Kennetcook, Noel, Maitland Kennetcook, Noel, Maitland

For many years the East Hants areas of Noel, Kennectcook, and Maitland and surrounding areas have had the EAST HANTS "75 Mile" Yard SaleThe original of this yard sale weekend was a fundraising eventIn recent years it has been an ad-hoc long-standing 2-3 days event with a minimal general organizational base. It is usually held […]

Buyback Weekend

Agricola Street Books Agricola Street Books

Bring us your best books for store credit. We always need Science Fiction/Fantasy, Poetry, YA(2018-now), History, Self-Help, and all kinds of Fiction(Kids-Adult).Prices for books range between $1.00 for kids board books to $4.00 for adult hardcover books.We can only accept books in excellent condition. No dusty, water-damaged, or musty books. We do not take vintage […]

Authors Market

MareGold Bookstore

MareGold Bookstore is holding its second author's market in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia on August 12th from 11am to 2:00 pm.Come celebrate and support over 25 writers and discover books only available from the authors. There will be music, conversation, and books available for purchase. This free event is at the MareGold Bookstore courtyard, 212 […]

An Evening with Carol Off & Linden MacIntyre (CTWF fundraiser)

1450 Big Baddeck Rd, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0, Canada 1450 Big Baddeck Rd, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0, Canada

***All tickets are now sold to this event. Sorry to anyone disappointed! And thanks, ticket holders, for the wonderful show of support. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!***This wonderful literary evening is held in support of the Cabot Trail Writers Festival. Veteran journalists Carol Off (long-time host of CBC Radio's As It Happens) and […]

LaHave River Books Presents Lana Shupe

LaHave River Books LaHave River Books

Please join us as Lana Shupe reads from her new picture book, "The Hippie Pirates". All ages welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/135670192872297/

The Hippie Pirates by Lana Shupe

Dartmouth Book Exchange

The Hippie Pirates by Lana Shupe published by Running The Goat, Books & BroadsidesJoin us in welcoming Lana Shupe and her new middle-grade release The Hippie Pirates to our store!*There will be a reading, a VW photo booth, and a make-and-take peace charm necklace or bracelet-making station. *Come dressed up as a hippie pirate for […]

Truro book launch: What Comes Echoing Back

Cobequid Educational Centre 34 Lorne Street, Truro, NS, CA

This is an outdoor event, featuring readings and music.It’s a free celebration of the launch of a new novel by Leo McKay Jr.Everyone is welcome.https://www.facebook.com/events/151932107921357/

K.R. Byggdin in Conversation with Luke Hathaway

Glitter Bean Café Glitter Bean Café

The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie Libraries present an evening of conversation between Luke Hathaway and K.R. Byggdin, 2023 winner of the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award for their book Wonder World, a novel that explores the possibilities of queer belonging in small town Canada.Join us at Glitter Bean Cafe (5896 Spring Garden […]

Writers at Woody Point 2023

Gallery 78

We're excited to welcome you all back to beautiful town of Woody Point for the 20th Annual Writers at Woody Point Festival. More details will emerge in March as we begin to announce our lineup. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels for more information. See you all in August!www.writersatwoodypoint.comThe Festival […]

Nora Loreto on Politics

6350 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 2A1, Canada 6350 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 2A1, Canada

In partnership with Fernwood Publishing and the University of Kings College, join us Tuesday, August 15th, for an evening with Nora Loreto, in conversation with CBC Mainstreet Nova Scotia's Jeff Douglas. Nora is an author, podcast host, activist, and journalist. Author of multiple books, including Spin Doctors, Take Back the Fight, and From Demonized to […]

In-Conversation: Entre Rive and Shore with Dominique Bernier-Cormier (EN)

Centre culturel Aberdeen Centre culturel Aberdeen

Cool off from August 15's celebrations with an in-conversation followed by an evening of poetry readings! On August 16 at 4 p.m. at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre (2nd floor), join the Frye Festival, Acadie Rock, Goose Lane Editions, and Tidewater Books for an in-conversation with Dominique Bernier-Cormier, hosted by Sonya Malaborza. Vancouver-based, Québec-Acadian author and […]

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 […]

SOIRÉE DE POÉSIE GÉRALD-LEBLANC

Salle Bernard-Leblanc

Le mercredi 16 août, rejoignez nous pour la soirée de poésie Gérald-Leblanc ! Découvrez ou redécouvrez les voix littéraires du Nouveau-Brunswick établies comme émergentes, avec les auteur·rices : Émilie Turmel, Léa Doucet, Céleste Godin, Xavier Gould, Paul Bossé, Dominique Bernier-Cormier, Sonya Malaborza et Sue Goyette !---On Wednesday, August 16, join us for Soirée de poésie […]

Club de lecture féministe | Un thé dans la toundra

Elaine's Books 208 Duckworth St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, CA

???? Pour le club de lecture féministe du mois d'août, on y va en poésie avec Un thé dans la toundra / Nipishapui nete mushuat de Joséphine Bacon.« Joséphine Bacon, nomade de la toundra, nous fait parcourir, à la lumière du poème, des territoires inconnus. Joséphine Bacon élargit le pays en nous initiant à la […]

Event #5: JD Derbyshire

Rockwood Centre

JD Derbyshire (they/them) is a Vancouver-based comedian, theatre maker, writer, and mad activist whose work examines mental health, neurodiversity, queerness, and gender exploration. Derbyshire has toured Canada as a stand-up comedian and solo performer, has written over twenty plays that have been produced by companies in Victoria, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, and cohosts the mental […]

Jude Mire’s Mirror Bones – Book Launch Party

The Dart Gallery 127 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS, CA

Join us for the release of Jude Mire's new story collection Mirror Bones and Other Impossible Tales! In addition to the social festivities, the evening will include a short reading, a fun opportunity to win a free copy of the book, and a signature beverage based on the title!With it's snazzy atmosphere, fantastic art, and […]