Category — By Day

Wednesday, October 12

12:30-2:00pm, $6

Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre

Bryan Perro

Arthur Slade

Inspired by medieval history or by the Victorian era, Perro and Slade depict fantastical creatures which loom large in their novels.

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Wednesday, October 12

5-6pm, $8

Art Gallery of Calgary

Tim Bowling

Linda Grant

Ian Williams

Lev Grossman

Writers read from their new works, discuss their personal libraries and share how books have inspired them. Hosted by Suzette Mayr.

Presented in partnership with the Writers Guild of Alberta.

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Wednesday, October 12

5-6pm, $12/10 for U of C Alumni

University of Calgary, Downtown Campus, Rm: 626

Ian Hamilton

Emma Ruby-Sachs

Robin Spano

These edgy voices offer a twist on crime fiction and present their latest books that each feature strong “butt-kicking” heroines.

This event is sponsored by the University of Calgary.

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Wednesday, October 12

7-9pm, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors

Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse

Anita Rau Badami

Peter Behrens

Elizabeth Hay

Wayne Johnston

Johanna Skibsrud

Canadian prizewinners kick off the Festival’s annual Evening Showcases with readings from their new books. Hosted by Monica Zurowski.

This event is sponsored by the Calgary Herald.

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Mercredi 12 octobre

19h00 à 20h30, $12

L’Alliance Française de Calgary, Herald Building

Dany Laferrière

Maryse Rouy

Le Festival des mots démarre avec deux auteurs dont les ouvrages laissent transparaître des évènements historiques et dévastateurs à travers les drames de leurs personnages. Présenté par Sandra Gagnon.

Festival des mots opens with two authors sharing books that capture the personal drama behind devastating historical events. Hosted by Sandra Gagnon.

This event is sponsored by Radio Canada.

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This event has been cancelled.

This event has been cancelled.

Thursday, October 13

10:00-11:30am, $6

Vertigo Theatre Centre, The Studio

Jacqueline Guest

Meg Wolitzer

Two children’s novelists, one Canadian and one American, write about very smart kids who learn that life is about more than just winning the prize.

This event is sponsored by AltaLink

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Jeudi 13 octobre

11h00 à 12h00, Gratuit

Centre Francais, Universite de Calgary, Craigie Hall C–301

Dany Laferrière

Maryse Rouy

Fiction et histoire se croisent dans les derniers ouvrages de ces auteurs qui explorent les thèmes du devoir de mémoire et du désir d’oublier.

Fiction and history overlap in these authors’ new books as they explore memory and the desire to forget.

Présenté en collaboration avec le Centre Français de l’Université de Calgary.