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History in Novels: Sarah Mughal & Xiran Jay Zhao – Hope Ablaze & Iron Widow

On Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and St Martin’s Press for the launch of Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana in conversation with Xiran Jay Zhao and Emily Varga as they discuss how colonial history and their cultures inspired and shaped their writings. With a touch of magic and poetry […]

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Under the Table: Poetry Open Mic

Under The Table Open Mic Series On Wednesday March 6th at 6pm PDT, join Massy Arts Society and a collective of brilliant poet organizers for the first Under The Table Open Mic of the year! This event will not have a feature poet, leaving even more space for our wonderful open mic-ers! Sign-up for the […]

Dinner on Monster Island by Tania De Rozario with Lydia Kwa and Joanne Leow

On Thursday, March 7th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Harper Perennial in celebrating the launch of Dinner on Monster Island by Tania De Rozario with guests Lydia Kwa and Joanne Leow, moderated by Kanksha Chawla. "In Dinner on Monster Island, Tania De Rozario brilliantly exorcises the demons of her upbringing—an evangelical mother, […]

Dead Poets Reading Series

Join Massy Arts Society on Sunday, March 10th at 3pm for the next Dead Poets Reading Series, as deep threads of connection and solidarity are drawn between local, contemporary poets and a diverse array of poets from the past. We welcome you to an afternoon reflection and celebration, as poetic conversation and recitation travel through […]

Author to Author: The Fusion of Fact and Fiction

North Vancouver Public Library - Lynn Valley branch 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

“Truth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible.” —Francis Bacon Critically acclaimed authors Tara McGuire and Frances Peck create worlds that feel real because of accurate local and technical details, and also journey into emotional and psychological truths that only fiction can reveal. In this inspiring author conversation, Tara […]

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Book Launch: Holly Ringland and Tamara Goranson

Munro's Books 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Please join Munro’s Books to launch new fantastical novels by Holly Ringland and Tamara Goranson!! Holly Ringland’s new novel, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, is a haunting, magical novel about joy, grief, courage and transformation that follows from the international bestselling, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. 'On the afternoon that Esther Wilding drove […]

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Kazim Ali and Friends

On Thursday, March 14th at 6pm, join Massy Arts and Massy Books in celebrating the work of Kazim Ali and Friends: Cecily Nicholson, Bronwen Tate, Jen Currin and Hari Alluri, with host Brandon Wint. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du […]

SFU Open Mic Remix: The Second

On Saturday, March 16th, the SFU Creative Writing Club would like to present SFU OPEN MIC REMIX: THE SECOND. Our now second open mic event open to SFU and the community at large! Swing by to enjoy the work of local wordsmiths, and maybe take the stage yourself! This event is FREE and will start […]

Mysterious Book Launch: Susan Juby, Kate Hilton, and Elizabeth Renzetti

Munro's Books 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launch of two new mysteries: A Meditation on Murder by Susan Juby and Bury the Lead by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti!! In A Meditation on Murder, Butler-detective Helen Thorpe returns to help a wannabe influencer get her life in order—and solve the murders of her fellow content creators—in […]

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Book Launch: Gathering Colour, by Caitlin ffrench

Emily Carr University of Art + Design 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for the launch of Caitlin ffrench's new book, Gathering Colour: Foraging Magic & Making Art from the World Around you. Enjoy an author reading, book signing, and light refreshments. Book sales provided by Iron Dog Books. WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2024. 6:00–8:00 PM. WHERE: Rennie Hall (Rm B2160), Emily Carr University of Art […]

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