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Here’s what Toronto has on tap in the literary sphere this week! Have an event coming up? Click here to email us your listing!

Now go, celebrate books, enjoy reading, and have fun!

August 20, 6-9pm
Event Name: An Evening with Miriam Toews
Location: Isabel Bader Theatre
What Is It: Come celebrate the release of Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Miriam will be taking the stage for a reading before being joined in conversation with Rachel Giese to discuss the inspiration behind her new novel, the process of writing it, and what it means to her to tell this story.
Accessibility: Contact organizer for accessibility details.
Cost: $15
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August 21, 6:30-8pm
Event Name: Book Launch with Catherine Fatima
Location: Type Books
What Is It: Book*hug and Type books present the launch of Catherine Fatima’s Sludge Utopia. Join Catherine Fatima and special guest poet Fan Wu for readings.
Accessibility: Contact organizer for accessibility details.
Cost: Free
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August 22, 7-9pm
Event Name: Ignite: Your Story, Your Brand
Location: 307 Lakeshore Blvd E.
What Is It: Join journalist Garvia Bailey for a discussion on combined media literary, self-exploration and the art of storytelling. This event will help brands connect with their audience through storytelling.
Accessibility: Contact organizer for accessibility details.
Cost: $20
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August 23, 6-7pm
Event Name: Murder and Mystery at the CNE
Location: CNE
What Is It: In partnership with the CNE, the Toronto International Festival of Authors presents Murder and Mystery at the CNE. The Toronto Star’s Peter Edwards interviews UK best-selling novelist Peter Robinson about his new novel Sleeping In The Ground—a chilling and suspenseful murder mystery—at the CNE.
Accessibility: Contact the CNE for any accessibility concerns.
Cost: Free with CNE Admission
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August 25, 7-10pm
Event Name: Muslim Writers Collective Open Mic: One
Location: Majlis Art Garden
What Is It: The Muslim Writers Collective is celebrating one year of working with an amazing, multifaceted, insanely talented community of writers and artists. So come celebrate and honour all the stories that are just waiting to be shared.
Accessibility: Contact organizer for accessibility details.
Cost: $5 online, $10 in person
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August 26, 7:20pm-11pm
Event Name: Rob Bell Book Tour
Location: Danforth Music Hall
What Is It: Join American author Rob Bell for a talk about his book The Holy Shift. Special guest Peter Rollins will also be there. You can also purchase a pre-show Q&A ticket.
Accessibility: The main entrance is at Street Level with no stairs.
Cost: $25-35
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