Juan de Fuca you!
Sat. Sept. 29, 2 pm - free
Author launches his new book, Juan de
Fuca's Strait, a sea adventure tied up with piracy, political loyalty,
betrayal and international intrigue.
Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden, Vanier Park, Vancouver. More info
www.vanmaritime.com.
Q and A about the novel-writing process
Sat. Sept. 29, 1 pm - free
MFA alumni Wren Handman reads from her
new book Last Cut and answers
questions about the novel and the writing process. Chapters Robson, 788 Robson. More info
604-682-4066.
Poetry with your feet
Sat. Sept. 29, 10 am - free
Join Vancouver's 100,000 Poets for Change on an Earthwalk. Poets will read
select poems calling for the preservation of our beautiful forests and
shorelines. A guest speaker will also present a narrative tour of the cultural
history and natural habitat of Stanley Park. More info and register: http://earthwalks11poets.eventbrite.com/.
An evening with Steve
Mon. Oct 1, 7 pm - free
The Alcuin Society is pleased to announce an evening with Toronto writer
Stephen Marche, author of Love and the
Mess We're In, a new novel published by Nova Scotia's Gaspereau Press. Alma
Van Dusen room, lower level, Central Library, 350 W. Georgia.
That two-timer!
Oct 2, 6:30pm - free
M.G. Vassanji's new novel The Magic of Saida is a powerful saga, with a
successful Canadian doctor returning to his East African homeland to fulfill
the promise that he would return for his childhood sweetheart. Come meet the
two-time Giller Prize winner in the CBC Studio One Book Club Info: www.cbc.ca/bc/bookclub
Maybe not raging, but powerful
Tues. Oct 2, 7pm – free
Photojournalist Paolo Gianturco, presents her latest
book, Grandmother Power. Guildford Library, 15105 105 Ave., Surrey.
Info/register: 604-598-7366.
Wed. Oct 3, 8pm - $10 at the door
Poet Daniela Elza (The Heavy Weight of Dew) reads her richly evocative poetry
improvisationally in collaboration with musicians Bill Clark (trumpet), Clyde
Reed (bass) and Jared Burrows (guitar). At 333
Chesterfield Avenue (3rd St. one block west of Lonsdale) North Van. Tea and
cookies provided.
The Writer’s Studio Reading Series presents….
Thurs. Oct 4., 7 pm - free
Featuring guest author poet Daniela Elza, with special guest readers Esmeralda
Cabral and Jennifer Irvine. Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main Street. Info:
778-782-8000.
Twisted Poets Literary Salon (Open mic)
Thurs. Oct. 4, 7 pm - $5 sugg. donation at door
Features Maxine Gadd+Ronna Bloom (from Toronto) +
Open Mic. (Sign up for open mic at 7,
readings begin at 7:30). Our new location is @Cafe Montmartre, 4362 Main
Street, Info: www.pandorascollective.com.
Save the humans
Fri. Oct. 5, 7:30PM
Pacific Arbour Speaker Series presents award-winning
filmmaker of Sharkwater, Rob Stewart.
His new release Save the Humans turns his focus from animal activism to saving
the planet. NSCU Centre at Capilano U/2055 Purcell Way, North Van. Info:
604.990.7810 - capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Something fishy
Thurs Oct 11, 7 pm
Local author Norman Safarik and his son, Allan
Safarik, read from their captivating memoir, Bluebacks & Silver Brights, set during the pinnacle of West
Coast fishing. McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info/register:
604-299-8955.
Weddings and solitude
Thurs Oct 11, 7 pm - free
Readings by Darren Bifford (Wedding in
Fire Country) and Grant Lawrence (Adventures
in Solitude), part of the Robson Reading Series. UBC Bookstore at Robson
Square, 800 Robson Street, plaza level. Info: robsonreadingseries.ubc.ca.
Cartoon drama
Thurs Oct 11, 7 pm – cost
Meet Raina Telgemeir, the author/illustrator of Smile as she presents her newest graphic
novel Drama. Complete details, ticket purchase and other
appearances in the Lower Mainland can be found here: www.kidsbooks.ca.
Alan Twigg introduces, celebrates
Thurs Oct 11, 8 pm (door 7:30)
Celebrate the 5 five years in trade publishing with
the launch of 111 West Coast Literary
Portraits-Photographs by Barry
Peterson and Blaise Enright, text by BC authors, introduction by Alan Twigg. Heritage
Hall, 3102 Main Street, Van.
Frankenstein’s learning curve
Wed Oct 17, 2 pm – free
Kenneth Oppell presents his most recent novel This Dark Endeavour: The Apprenticeship of
Victor Frankenstein. 3rd floor, G. Paul Singh room, North Van Public
Library, 120 14th Street West. More info
www.cnv.org.
An excellent event
Thurs Oct 18 – check time
The Alcuin Society presents the 30th Awards
for Excellence in Book Design in Canada – The {New/Old} Book - as a part of a
special one-day symposium dedicated to the history and future of the printed
and electronic book. Headlining the evening portion of our event is celebrated
book cover designer Chip Kidd. Central Branch, VPL, 350 W. Georgia. Info and
register: http://blog.alcuinsociety.com.
Blinded by science
Nov 3 - free
The 3rd annual Celebrate Science, a
Festival of Science Writers for Children and Youth (and Canada's only science
writer's festival). At UBC's Beaty Biodiversity Museum, in conjunction with
Family Science Day. Events include a panel discussion with top science writers
for children, a keynote speech and introduction by the Dean of Education, and
storytelling for younger children as well as hands-on science activities. Open
to the public and includes admission to the Beaty Museum. Info: http://blogs.ubc.ca/celebratescience
thanks to the VIF's excellent e-news for the info above.
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