FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Meet the Authors! | 7:00 pm

Come by and meet a number of local Hamilton Writers who have recently released books, including Joe Ollmann, members of Bonked: Hamilton’s Comic Collective, and more!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Bubble Popping for Kids | 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Join award-winning children’s author Joyce Grant for some fun activities where young people, and their parents, can learn about the online world with all its wonder and danger.

Is this History | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Join authors Brent van Staalduinen and K.R. Wilson as they discuss their recent novels and the innovative ways history has informed their work.

More than 50 Way to Love Your City | 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Join author Jason Allen in conversation with Hamilton City Magazine editor Meredith MacLeod as they talk about his latest book 52 Things to Do In Hamilton, and uncover fascinating aspects of the city.

Late Night Reads | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Weird fiction, monsters, love, it all comes together at Late Night Reads. Join authors Shalini Abeysekara, Jaclyn Desforges and Suzan Palumbo as they read from their latest works and talk about what draws us to monsters and unsettling tales. Moderated by K.J.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Fantastical Stories | 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Join authors Gary Barwin, Ai Jiang and Wendy Waring to talk about their newest novels and all things Fantastic. From spectacular new worlds, to solar punk futures to, well, death, these authors embrace grand ideas in beautiful books. Moderated by Lynne Sargent.

Ways of Listening | 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

Join award-winning musician Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) and Jamie Tennant as they talk all things music and about Pemberton’s essay collection on the state of the music industry. From crate-digging to streaming, from the art of the album roll out to redemption songs, everything will be up for discussion!