Toronto International Festival of Authors presents An Evening of Poetry, with Julie Morrissy, author of Where, the Mile End. Also reading: Jay MillAr, Co-Publisher at Book*hug Press. The mighty spoken word will ignite the night air with razor-sharp work by some of the world’s leading contemporary poets. This is a showcase of the poetry world’s […]

Toronto International Festival of Authors presents Rune Christiansen, author of Fanny and the Mystery in the Grieving Forest. The writers in this forum tackle the difficult themes of grief and loss in childhood, in their latest works. Acclaimed Norwegian poet and novelist Rune Christiansen presents Fanny and the Mystery in the Grieving Forest, Taiwanese author […]

Book*hug invites you to our Epic Fall 2019 Book Lunch Party. This year marks our  15th anniversary and this season is our biggest one yet. Join us for an epic evening of brief (we promise!) readings by Jess Taylor (Just Pervs), Rune Christiansen (Fanny and the Mystery in the Grieving Forest), Chris Eaton (Symphony No. […]

Book*hug invites you to the Toronto Launch of Re-Origin of Species by Alessandra Naccarato. With a guest reading by Lishai Peel, musical accompaniment by Jennifer Slade. Hosted by celebrated spoken word artist/playwright Charlie Petch. Readings will begin at 6:30 pm sharp, and a book signing by the author will follow. Accessibility information: Glad Day is […]

In Her Voice Reading Series presents Jess Taylor, author of Just Pervs. Also reading: Seyward Goodhand.

Book*hug invites you to celebrate the hometown launch of Vancouver for Beginners by Alex Leslie. With special guests Elee Kraljii Gardiner, Estlin McPhee and Amal Rana. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Readings will get underway at 7:00 pm. Accessiblity information: Book Warehouse is accessible, with a gender […]

Book*hug invites you to the Calgary Launch of 7th Cousins: An Automythography by Erin Brubacher and Christine Brubaker.