Seeds of Wonder, Seeds of Hope, an exhibit celebrating Black writers of science fiction and fantasy is finishing it's run at the Merril Collection, and the last day of the exhibit will be Friday, April 4, 2015. Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy, Lillian Smith Branch 239 College Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario
Horst Cabal has returned! The world’s most amiable vampire was last seen disappearing in a suicidal puff of dust as he stepped into the sunlight, but he has been brought back from the dead by a group of diabolical conspirators bent on taking over the world (as they usually are). Unbeknownst to the conspirators, who […]
Join us in exploring the rich history of science fiction and fantasy by authors from African nations and countries of the African diaspora, including the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Speculative fiction by Black authors, or AfroFuturism, as it is increasingly called by its writers, is undergoing an explosive growth period, as is the […]
If you haven't yet seen the Merril Collection of Science Fiction's exhibit commemorating World War One, hurry in before the end of December! 2014 marked the one hundredth anniversary of World War One, (1914-1919), a battle which was intended "to end all wars" and bring world peace. Sadly, war continues to plague our planet. Is […]
Toronto author and co-editor Eric Choi will moderate an evening spent with the local contributors to Carbide Tipped Pens, a new science fiction anthology. Authors Kate Story, David DeGraff, and Eric Choi will read brief sections from their stories in the anthology, followed by a question and answer session, and a signing. Books will be available […]
Fantasy author Robin Hobb will appear at the Merril Collection in the 3rd floor reading room of the Lillian H. Smith branch on Thursday, November 13 at 7PM. She will be discussing her writing and her new book, Fool's Assassin. Her new novel chronicles the continuing adventures of FitzChivalry Farseer, which began in Assassin's Apprentice, six books earlier. In […]
Fans of military science fiction can rejoice; there's a new writer joining the ranks of David Weber and Elizabeth Moon. Fortune's Pawn introduces us to Deviana (Devi) Morris, a mercenary from the planet Paradox. The only things preventing Devi from tipping over from the huge chip on her shoulder are her lovingly described battle suit, […]
Diversity in Science Fiction and Fantasy will be a roundtable discussion moderated by Léonicka Valcius, with panelists Charlotte Ashley, Leah Bobet, E.L. Chen, Malon Edwards, and Tonya Liburdis. The panel will offer a wide-ranging discussion about diversity in the Canadian and North American lit and spec fic fields, their various forms, what works, what doesn't, and […]
Long Hidden: Speculative fiction from the margins of history offers short fiction giving a voice to the silent spear carriers of history, letting the people who are supposed to suffer in silence speak out. "The Oud" by Thoraiya Dyer and "It's War" by Nnedi Okorafor reveal the personal pain and cultural devastation caused by military actions. Standout stories include "Ogres […]
A new exhibit at the Merril Collection celebrates the rich and dark history of creepy clowns, sinister sideshows, and alien extravaganzas. Science fiction and horror writers have known for a long time that circuses, not idle hands, are the devil's playground. The exhibit features some unusual and beautiful books, such as early editions of The […]