Events

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Join host Gillian Turnbull, Director of Writing & Publishing at the University of King’s College, in conversation with Michelle Hebert, author of Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.

A darkly humorous family saga set in Nova Scotia about a young woman coming of age in a family that believes it’s cursed, for fans of Emma Straub and Lesley Crewe.
Kitten Love’s family is haunted by the memory of her teenaged aunt, Nerida, who died just days before Kitten’s birth in 1970. Her mother, Queena, believes the family is cursed, and she’s determined not to let disaster strike again. She won’t let Kitten out of her sight—especially to visit the beaches that surround the town. She’s built a bomb shelter to protect against Soviet attack, and she’s desperate to protect her husband, Stubby, from the fatal and mysterious Love Heart.

Come meet Bee Stanton and get a personally autographed copy of Atlantic Ghosts and Where to Find Them.

While you’re here, grab a strong cup of coffee and chat with Bee about her artistic process.

We’ll screen a new mini-documentary about the life and work of 2025 Heritage Day honouree Nora Bernard, and then Shelagh Rogers will lead a panel discussion about reconciliation—how we move forward together, meaningfully. Andrea Currie, Ma’lglit Pelletier, and Rebecca Thomas will join us for this vital conversation. Then, you’re invited to enjoy some light catering and conversation, as you process what you’ve seen and heard. This is a free event, open to all, presented in partnership with Halifax Central Library, and with the support of the Nova Scotia Department of Culture, Communities, Tourism, and Heritage.

Grab a drink and join a lively discussion about our October book club pick: Lesley Crewe’s newest novel, The Spirit of Scatarie.

Please register for free on our Eventbrite page, or swing by day of. Just bring yourself, your copy of The Spirit of Scatarie, and your thoughts!

November is still Novel Writing Month! Join us in a workshop on how to prepare for the challenge ahead: to write an entire novel within 30 days. Sounds steep? It’s possible! We’ll have lots of tools and tips to help make a plan, map out the days, schedule breaks, and stay motivated.

Hosted by Jonathan Cheung (Appetite for Books)
Featuring Lesley Chesterman, Janice Tiefenbach, Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, Jean-Sébastien Giguère, and Christine Flynn

Ever wondered how recipes become stories? Join this lively and insightful panel of acclaimed cookbook authors and chefs as they share their creative process — from the spark of inspiration to the final page.

Explore how food writing captures culture, memory, and emotion, and how storytelling continues to shape the way we cook and connect. The discussion will close with a book signing and a chance to meet the authors behind some of Canada’s most celebrated cookbooks.