Seven authors you can meet at the library in September
Toronto is a great place for author-spotting, if you know where to look; and with Word on the Street coming up at the end of this month, there'll be no shortage of literary talent on the loose around Harbourfront. But did you know that the library hosts high-profile Canadian and international authors all year 'round? If you've always wanted to shake hands with someone who's hypnotized you into having strong feelings about imaginary people, here are seven sterling opportunites before October.
At the Appel Salon:
The Appel Salon is the library's flagship event space. Conveniently located on the second floor of Toronto Reference Library at Yonge and Bloor, it features a cash bar (with snacks!) and a steady rotation of free events with high-octane international authors (and others). For example:
Friday, September 9
Jonathan Safran Foer (Waitlist only)
Safran Foer will talk about his latest book, Here I Am, with Globe and Mail Books editor Mark Medley. Free tickets are all gone, but as of today, there are still spaces on the waitlist. Read up, just in case: |
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Tuesday, September 20
Hiaasen will be discussing his newest book, Razor Girl, with suspense author and former Toronto Star humour columnist Linwood Barclay. These guys are pretty funny. Order free tickets here. |
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Monday, September 26
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Curator and author King discusses his new book, Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of Water Lilies (coming soon in eBook format) with Toronto Star writer Murray White. Order free tickets here. |
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Tuesday, September 27
Emma Donoghue (Waitlist only)
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Emma Donoghue talks about her new novel, The Wonder, with CTV's Marci Ien. Free tickets are all gone, but there's still space on the waitlist. |
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The eh List Author Series
The eh List Author Series brings Canadian authors with new books to libraries around the city. This month:
Thursday, September 8
Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall
James Bartleman
 Ontario's first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor presents his new memoir, Seasons of Hope. |
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Tuesdays, September 20 & 27
Runnymede Branch, then Northern District Branch
Kate Taylor
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Kate Taylor presents her new novel, Serial Monogamy. |
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Thursday, September 22
Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall
M. G. Vassanji
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Multiple Giller winner M. G. Vassanji discusses his new book, Nostalgia (coming soon in eBook format), with Toronto Star writer Deb Dundas. |
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