For those of you who love literature and are looking to discover a new favourite author, a new favourite book, or simply would like to attend an event showcasing some new works, I have collected this list of events coming up this month.
Oct 2 | Pivot Reading Series
8:00pm
Jon Paul Fiorentino (Needs Improvement) and Natalee Caple (A More Tender Ocean) read with Ron Silliman and Keith Garebian at this edition of the Pivot Reading Series.
The Press Club
850 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Hosted by Jacob McArthur Mooney
Oct 3 | Coach House Fall 2013 Launch
Doors at 8 p.m., readings at 8:45 p.m.
Coach House Books presents its Fall 2013 launch with a roster of books by local writers: Margaret Christakos, Stephen Collis & Jordan Scott, and David O’Meara.
Short readings will be followed by some musical vibes. Authors will be available for signings.
The Garrison
1197 Dundas Street West (at Ossington)
Toronto, ON
Oct 7 | The Rowers Reading Series
7:00pm
The series is kicking off its 2013-14 season with a spectacular evening of poetry and prose. You can hear more about four outstanding features by writers: Lois Lorimer, John Steffler, Ayelet Tsabari & Ian Williams.
Victory Cafe – Upstairs
581 Markham St.
Toronto, ON
Oct 11 | Ferno House Fall Launch
7:30pm
This local micropress publisher celebrates the release of three limited–edition chapbooks by three Toronto poets:
Vegetable Inventory by Fenn Stewart,
Begin Speech With by Jimmy McInnes, and
Impossibly Handsome by Ben Ladouceur.
The Monarch Tavern
12 Clinton Street
Toronto, ON
Oct 15 | The Art Bar Reading Series
7:00pm
Marc di Saverio reads from his latest poetry collection Sanatorium Songs. “At times harrowing, but always human, Sanatorium Songs is a fully realized poetic debut”.
Q Space
382 College St West
Toronto, ON
Oct 24 | Great Books Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
7:00pm
Robert Louis Stevenson‘s Dr. Jekyll and the evil Mr. Hyde is a science-fiction horror classic. In time for Halloween, partake in this talk by Michael Johnstone, Professor of 19th-Century Literature at the University of Toronto. This event is presented by the Toronto Public Library. Call 416-395-5639 to register.
North York Central Library – Auditorium
5120 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
Oct 24| Quattro Books Fall Launch
7:30pm
This first part of Quattro Books‘ launch for the season will highlight four writers, including some poetry and fiction works.
Featuring:
Come Cold River by Karen Connelly (poetry)
Beyond Mudtown by Rob Rolfe (poetry)
Traitors’ Gate by Nicholas Pengelley (fiction) and
The Invention of Death by Hubert Aquin, translated by Jospeh Jones.
The Supermarket
268 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON
As well, the International Festival of Authors (IFOA) will hold several events at Harbourfront Centre. For full listing of events, prices, and times visit ifoa.org.
These are but a few of many literary events taking place in Toronto over this month. To keep up-to-date, I suggest following the listings organized by Open Book Toronto. They are a great source for many literature-related materials and information.
