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The rumours of the used bookstore’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Though much of the trade has moved online to mega-sites like Abebooks and Amazon, the urban bricks and mortar used bookstore — with its dusty, overstocked shelves and shopkeeper who can name every book he’s acquired since 1972 — … Read More
Good books aren’t hard to find — one merely needs to know how, and where, to look. Montreal, a Canadian cultural hub with urban rent rates that actually accommodate the starving artist, offers burgeoning and established writers many options to showcase their talent. In turn, these events allow for relaxing-yet-enlightening … Read More
Literary events have a male-female ratio equivalent to most knitting circles – without the knitting. Here, Vancouver’s best regular literary events. Twisted Poets Literary Salon If you turned your last breakup into a poem, this open-mic night is the time to share it. Or, just kick back in East Van’s … Read More
The 30th annual International Festival of Authors kicks off on Wednesday, with high-profile authors like John Irving, Mark Kingwell and Talking Head David Byrne swinging through town. But Toronto’s literary community doesn’t only come to life for 10 days every year; the city is home to a number of thriving … Read More
Toronto’s ambitious, multi-dimensional arts festival Luminato kicks off its third year today with an expanded line-up and ample opportunities for what it calls “accidental encounters with art.” We’ve studied the line-up to bring you five essential Luminato events. Opening Night Overdrive Randy Bachman will be takin’ care of business with … Read More
