Happy Birthday Book City

Posted by Andree Lachapelle Aug 24, 2006

On October 4, 2006, the International Readings Series at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre will be bringing delighted audiences an evening of readings by popular authors, in honour of one of Toronto's most beloved bookstores: Book City.

Author Monica Ali, who received critical acclaim for her first novel, "Brick Lane," will be reading from her second book, "Alentejo Blue."

Set in the Portuguese village of Mamarrosa, "Alentejo Blue" tells the town's stories and histories by following the lives of its villagers, from dreamy Teresa, who longs to escape, to prodigal son Marco Alfonso Rodrigues, who may never return.

Writers Bill Gaston, Michael Redhill, and David Adams Richards will also be in attendance to read from their latest books, making the event one not to be missed!

A family-owned business, Book City has been in existence for 30 years, and the store has never been better: with locations in the Annex, in Bloor West Village, at Yonge and Bloor, on the Danforth, and in Toronto's Beaches (or "The Beach," if you prefer,) Book City has become a favourite of Toronto bookworms.

Book City has been hailed as one of the best bookstores in Toronto; each location features a pleasant, laid-back atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and a vast selection of reading material -- at great value! All this - and three decades in the book business - is cause enough for celebration!

Be sure to make your way to Harbourfront Centre on October 4th to show your love of books, and your appreciation of this Toronto institution.

To find out about other author events at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, visit Readings.org. For more information about Book City and the store's 30th anniversary, visit BookCity.ca.