Join Anthea Penne, author of Old Stones, as she reads excerpts from her novel and discusses the research behind it. At the end of the Second World War nearly 50,000 women emigrated to Canada from Britain and the continent. For those women, the Atlantic crossing marked the beginning of a great adventure: a new country, […]
ONLINE EVENT On Saturday, February 3rd at 2pm (Vancouver time) join Massy Arts, Massy Books and University of Regina Press for the launch of Challenge to Civilization: Indigenous Wisdom and the Future by Blair Stonechild with guest Jesse Archibald-Barber. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu […]
Don't worry, this isn't a commitment to a monthly book club! SEGD Vancouver in partnership with DesCan (Design Professionals of Canada) is holding a one-off night where we come together to geek out on our favourite design books amongst some beverages and snacks. You may have had a great holiday read, a book you've loved […]
On Wednesday, February 14th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, Penguin Random House Canada for the launch of Cold by Drew Hayden Taylor with host Sam Wiebe. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada. Venue & Accessibility The event […]
On Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, Biblioasis for the launch of Best Canadian Poetry 2024. The following volume contributors will be reading at the event: Nicholas Bradley, Aislinn Hunter, Meghan Kemp-Gee, Barbara Nickel, Matt Rader, Meagan Rondeau, Joanna Streetly, and Rob Taylor. This project has been made possible by the […]
Please join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launch of Sheila Heti's latest book, Alphabetical Diaries. Sheila will be in conversation with UVic writing professor, Lee Henderson. Munro’s Books is pleased to present two Canadian award-winning authors, Sheila Heti and Lee Henderson, in conversation at their store on Tuesday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. Sheila Heti […]
On Wednesday, February 21st, at 6pm join Massy Arts, Massy Books, Goose Lane Editions and Greystone Books in celebrating the launch of The Deepest Map: The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World's Oceans by Laura Trethewey with guest Christopher Pollon. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été […]
Join Munro's Books in celebrating the launch of Dr. Jen Gunter's newest book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. We'll present Dr. Gunter in conversation with UVic Gender Studies Professor Dr. Thea Cacchioni, followed by a Q&A with the audience (no requests for medical advice, please) and a book signing! Blood, The galvanizing […]
Please join Munro's Books in celebrating the launch of the Best Canadian Poetry in English 2024! Local poet Yvonne Blomer will host a reading by five of this year's local poets included in the collection: Nicholas Bradley, Kayla Czaga, Hilary Clark, Anna Moore, and Joanna Streetly. Praise for the book includes: “Buy it, or borrow […]
How do you preserve the tastes of home when you’ve been forced to flee the place you’re from? In Zaatari, Karen E. Fisher takes us to the largest Syrian refugee camp in the world, home to over 80,000 people, and shares the stories, the recipes, the traditions and the art of its indomitable residents. More […]