Some of my November reads, two authors were at @writersfest.bc.ca

Another wonderful Literary Cabaret at @writersfest.bc.ca with Benjamin Millman as host and band leader, 5 intriguing author readings and a moving tribute to D'Angelo 🎶🎶

This was a fascinating discussion with @chloedalton.bsky.social - we learned about the hare she raised (by accident) and lots of fun facts too. Aislinn Hunter was an excellent interviewer. Another great @writersfest.bc.ca event! 🐇

A thoughtful discussion, Writing in Today's America, featuring Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld and Anne de Marcken at @writersfest.bc.ca

How lucky we are to have Indigenous authors like @davidarobertson.bsky.social and Bruce McIvor at the @writersfest.bc.ca. Led by @michellecyca.com they provided a thoughtful discussion about reconciliation both historically and in today's world. I recommend reading their books and learning more!

A candid conversation with the talented writers and storytellers @katebeaton.bsky.social and Gord Hill at @writersfest.bc.ca

An inspiring start to the 2525 @writersfest.bc.ca - I'm looking forward to seeing so many authors this week and adding to my TBR pile 📚 #VWF2025

And just like that, it's my favourite volunteer gig of the year! @writersfest.bc.ca #booksaremybag 📚

Stunning day at Elk Falls Provincial Park today @bcparksfoundation.ca

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and here are some of the books that are continuing to shape our thinking and understanding around the process of reconciliation. We have the great honour of listening to and learning from these authors at this year’s Festival.

After Trump's gong show at the UN it was good to see PM Carney invoking Leonard Cohen. "In every moment where there's a crack, where there's a rupture, there is possibility — and it's our responsibility, it's our opportunity as Canada in this moment to find it." www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-B...

Rush hour at Sturdies Bay @bcferries.bsky.social

A thumbs up for this interesting read! In light of all the attacks on research, it's more relevant than ever 📚 dearauthor.com/book-reviews...

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW for all events at the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest! 🎟️ writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva... #VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.

Without a doubt, the most disturbing and eye-opening book I've read this year! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

So excited! She's coming to @writersfest.bc.ca on September 13th 📚

Join me! This is the best volunteer gig ever @writersfest.bc.ca 📚

This is a cool foodie idea from Zaras at @granvilleisland!

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743268... This is a great summer read! I'm looking forward to seeing Emma Knight at this fall's @writersfest.bc.ca

Can't wait for October!

Mark your calendars now! There are so many great authors coming to Vancouver this fall! 📚

Looking forward to the @writersfest.bc.ca 2025 Festival author and book reveal! See you there 📚

#worldoceansday 2025

Comino Island views - another reason to go to Malta @visitmalta.bsky.social

It’s been an unforgettable inaugural season of Books & Ideas, and we’re honoured to close the 2025 series in the company of bestselling author and naturalist Robert Macfarlane, joining us with his new book, Is a River Alive? on June 18. 🎟️ Click here to grab your tickets: buff.ly/8z0fcMm

Heads up! Join me on June 18th for an interesting evening

So much to love here! @italy.bsky.social

Some of my April reads....I recommend all of them 📚

Just announced: Scott Turow, #1 bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, joins us with his highly anticipated new court drama, Presumed Guilty — June 3 in conversation with @susinnielsen.bsky.social at the Granville Island Stage. Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/scott-...

This is Canada — and we decide what happens here.

Let's do this and get it right! 💪🇨🇦

This was a fun evening, volunteering at the @writersfest.bc.ca Whisky & Words fundraiser. Congratulations to everyone for a successful evening!

Well done Canada! ##elbowsupcanada

The 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest Silent Auction is open for bidding! 🌟 auctria.events/whiskywords2... All proceeds support the VWF, so bid early, and bid often, in support of the arts and our local literary community! Bidding is open now until Friday, April 25.

Check this out! @writersfest.bc.ca has an amazing silent auction 🤫

Wow! Check this great auction out, starting on April 11th 🗓📚

This was such an interesting and funny @writersfest.bc.ca event,featuring the acclaimed director Barry Sonnenfeld. He didn't hold back and I can't wait to read his book 📚

Late to the #books party, but here are a few highlights from March. I also read some mysteries but they're..... well, a mystery! 😅📚

Tatlow Park and creek daylighted - a calm addition to Kitsilano @viawesome.bsky.social

I'm entering this giveaway from @miss604.com and you can too! miss604.com/2025/03/tuli...

With the Canadian book industry dependent on production south of the border, books written by Canadian authors but printed in + distributed through the U.S. would still face the additional tariff. Fill out the tariff consultation survey: forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upm...

Cherry blossom season is almost here! @viawesome.bsky.social #vancherryblossomfest 💮🌱

Don’t miss the director of The Addams Family, Men in Black, and more, Barry Sonnenfeld at Books & Ideas! April 4 on Granville Island, in conversation with @tcha-cha-cha.bsky.social. Presented by VWF & @viffest.bsky.social Get tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/barry-...

My second #marchmysterymadness read - 📚 cannonballread.com/2024/01/my-m...

Kicking off #MarchMysteryMadness with a fun read!

Awesome game! #teamcanada

Thank you, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for your humanity, decency, and courage from a grateful Canadian- okay, many grateful Canadians. You are welcome here 🇨🇦

Another excellent @vanwritersfest.bsky.social event tonight featuring Neko Case in conversation with Aaron Chapman. And now I have to re-listen to all her albums! 🎶

A good novel is always in season, here's my recommendation: www.harpercollins.com/products/the...