Atlantic Books
Atlantic Books
Your go-to list of book events featuring Atlantic Canadian books and authors!
June 25 at 2:00 p.m.In-person, AX GalleryCost: Free, donations encouragedJoin us at AX on June 25, 2:00 p.m., as we host Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon and Jacques Poitras along with moderator Dr. Sandra Bell as part of the AX Reading Series. The authors will read from their books, "Shadow of Doubt, the Trials of Dennis Oland" and […]
In 1617, Lord Falkland’s colonists came to Newfoundland carrying, among other things, barrels of malt, hops, aqua vitae, wine and mead on their ships. Thus, began the time-honoured tradition of countering the rugged east coast environment of North America with a nip of something stronger. Bottoms Up outlines the story of alcohol in Newfoundland and […]
It's been a long time! Join Engen Books at Sci-Fi on the Rock on June 25 as we celebrate new titles in the Engen Universe!EXPOSURE by Erin Vance, DIARY OF KNIVES by Matthew Daniels, RATS OF REFRACTION by Ellen Curtis & Matthew LeDrew, FATE'S SHADOW by Matthew LeDrew and the anthology title UNDEAD REBIRTH!These titles […]
Please join Dr. Laurie Dalton for the Halifax launch of Painted Worlds: The Art of Maud Lewis, A Critical Perspective.In Painted Worlds, curator and art historian Dalton takes us on a deep dive of the artist’s oeuvre, through the lens of critical art history inquiry.There will be a reading and talk, as well as books […]
Please join us for a reading with local poets Cory Lavender, Alice Burdick, Alison Smith and Halifax poet Margo Wheaton. https://www.facebook.com/events/394821502429237/
Join beloved bestselling author David Sedaris as he reads from and signs his new collection of personal essays Happy-Go-Lucky, in which Sedaris once again captures what is most unexpected, hilarious, and poignant about these recent upheavals, personal and public, and expresses in precise language both the misanthropy and desire for connection that drive us all. […]
Visit us in Connaught Square between 1 and 3 p.m. for games, snacks, and a StoryWalk to kick off this year's TD Summer Reading Club. Rain Location: Patio of the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. https://www.facebook.com/events/1103624973558073/
We're back! Writing panels are usually calm, professional adventures... not this one! Authors are encouraged to fight and bicker over the "right way" to produce their work!See it all fall apart, free with admission to SCI-FI ON THE ROCK! 16+!https://www.facebook.com/events/592369825442293/
FREE ENTRY! Click here to register free now: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/62743d35514d1536008ccb02Very special, live, in-person event featuring comedian and author James Mullinger in conversation with writer Jon Tattrie (author of Peace By Chocolate)! Come and meet James and learn how and why he left London, England and moved to the Maritimes. This promises to be a very rare, […]
a workshop on horror fictionhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1448234728953364/
As part of Open Street Dartmouth, Grace is having a $5/Bag book sale on the sidewalk outside Grace. Half the proceeds will be going towards the support of Christ Church's Ukrainian Refugee Family. https://www.facebook.com/events/2487937851341812/
Join National Bestselling author Lesley Crewe for High Tea to celebrate the launch of her new book "Nosy Parker".Ticket price includes special Limited hardcover edition of the "Nosy Parker" as well as all the elements of High Tea, including sandwiches and sweets.https://www.facebook.com/events/397854685619663/
We have a Special Performance on Sunday, June 26. We are thrilled to host the only local performance of _Stranger Still_. The Poetry of Alden Nowlan, presented in song by Pete Johnston, Mim Adams, Rob Clutton, & Randi Helmers. Tickets to this unique performance are available for $20 (or *pay what you can.*) at the […]
Join award-winning British comedian James Mullinger as he talks about his memoir Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream. From the highs and lows of London to beginning anew in […]
Save the date the next Breakwater Books Launch Party!Tuesday, June 28th, 2022Stay tuned for details!https://www.facebook.com/events/398143918937110/
Join author Meredith J. Batt at Glad Day Bookshop for an in-store event celebrating the release of Len & Cub: A Queer History by Dusty Green and Meredith J. Batt.Admission: […]
Flanker Press is excited to announce that we will be holding a book launch for Adventures of a Lightkeeper by Barry Porter at Chapters – St. John’s! The launch will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.Please note – all health guidelines, as per the current Provincial Department of […]
The Attic Owl Reading Series is back and living live at its roost in Cafe C'est La Vie! The Owl is so thrilled to be partnering with incredible Toronto music ensemble Stranger Still. Stranger Still has made an original album featuring the poetry of Alden Nowlan that they will be playing just for us. Featuring […]
All are welcome to drop by and join us this evening at the Antigonish Library for an author reading with best selling Scottish author, Angus MacDonald. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.In addition, the author reading will be shared via ZOOM webinar online.Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86785260267?pwd=OW4rbkJ1VVkwMm9LQzYxTGZUNUM3Zz09Passcode: 725253'If […]
Stranger Still is a song project that explores the words of Hants County Nova Scotia-born poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Featuring Mim Adams and Randi Helmers (voice), Rob Clutton (bass), and Pete Johnston on guitar, Stranger Still is either deceptively odd or deceptively straightforward. Nowlan's rural lyricism is paired with music that combines plainspoken folk singing […]
