More Than Just a Festival
Every October, Wordfest produces The Imaginairium, Canada’s Liveliest Literary Festival. But wait, there’s more. We also present the world’s most intriguing authors (in every genre!) from January through December at our theatre in Memorial Park Library, Central Library, and Calgary’s best venues. We work with local independent booksellers and community partners to bring you illuminating, invigorating, affordable, life-affirming experiences.
Check out our upcoming shows and discover more about the writers and their books, which can be picked up onsite at our pop-up bookstores. Our shows sell out quickly, so act fast!
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Our Year-Round Shows
December
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Dec 8 @ 7 PM $25
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We can’t wait for the return of Josie Balka and her highly anticipated second collection, Loves of Our Lives: Poems for Hopeful Hearts. From social media sensation and author of the instant New York Times bestseller, I Hope You Remember—which John Stamos called a “gift to the world”—Josie Balka is back with an evocative collection of over eighty poems about the different types of love.
We’d like to thank Simon & Schuster for making it possible to once again connect you with Josie Balka.
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Dec 10 @ 7:30 PM $29.95-$49.95
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Wordfest is thrilled to present Margaret Atwood in celebration of Book of Lives, her long-awaited memoir (of sorts). She lent her lustre to the our first festival back in 1996, which makes it even more special that she will be the star of the grand finale of our 30th Anniversary year—hosted by the astonishing Heather O’Neill. Pre-order your copy here from Owl’s Nest Books (publication date is Nov. 4.)
January
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Trina Moyles about her latest book, Black Bear, a dazzling memoir about one woman’s coexistence with bears in the boreal forest and a singular meditation on sibling loss.
Your ticket includes the conversation, hosted by Kevin Van Tighem, and an audience Q&A. Shelf Life Books will be on site with copies of Black Bear and Moyles’ back list. You can also pre-order copies of the book here.
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