Canadian Writers festivals

Andree Lachapelle, Andree Lachapelle by John Parrott

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Andree Lachapelle
Jul 25, 2006

Every year, thousands of book-lovers meet best-selling authors at book readings, seminars and literary luncheons where popular novelists gather to talk about their craft.

Here are a few literary festivals worth checking out ...

The Ottawa International Writers Festival

Where: Ottawa, Ontario.

When: October 1 to 7, 2006.

What: Storytellers, poets, and novelists gather in the nation's capital for book readings, presentations, and literary luncheons.

Past events have featured novelists Madeleine Thien ("Certainty,") Josephine Cox ("Journey's End,") Susan Glickman ("The Violin Lover,") and Linda Holeman ("The Moonlit Cage.")

For more information visit the Ottawa International Writers Festival online at www.writersfest.com.

WordFest

Where: Various locations throughout Banff and Calgary, Alberta.

When: October 10 to 15, 2006.

What: The Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, "WordFest," is an annual celebration of the written and spoken word.

Australian novelist Kate Grenville ("Lilian's Story," "The Idea of Perfection,") is scheduled to appear at this year's WordFest.

For more information visit WordFest online at www.wordfest.com.

The Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival

Where: Granville Island, British Columbia.

When: October 17 to 22, 2006.

What: Six days of book readings, literary discussions, and book signings. This event welcomes celebrated authors, as well as book-lovers of all ages.

This year the festival welcomes short-story writer Caroline Adderson ("Bad Imaginings,") author Stephanie Johnson ("Desperate Sisters,") and novelist Anita Rau Badami ("Tamarind Woman.")

For more information visit the Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival online at www.writersfest.bc.ca.

The International Festival of Authors

Where: Toronto, Ontario.

When: October 18 to 28, 2006.

What: A popular programme featuring book readings, signings and presentations by over eighty authors from fifteen countries.

Canadian author Margaret Atwood ("Oryx and Crake") and celebrated writer Nell Freudenberger ("Lucky Girls") will be at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre for this year's festival.

For more information visit the International Festival of Authors online at www.readings.org.

See you there!