Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards! We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025 ggbooks.ca#winners

📣 Limited tickets remaining for Chris Hadfield in Vancouver on Saturday, November 15! writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-... The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.

Events like The Afternoon Tea, Food for Thought, and our opening reception could not take place without the support of our incredible Granville Island neighbours and wider community beyond. 💛🍕🥐 📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino

We’d like to extend our deep gratitude to all of our sponsors and partners, public and private sector funders, and individual donors, without whom we couldn’t do our work. Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!

The Vancouver Writers Fest couldn’t happen without the support of our incredible team of 400 volunteers. Year after year, we hear from authors and attendees about how helpful and welcoming they are. Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️

New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, May 13, 2026! 🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25 www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110063...

Get your tickets for the 50/50 Raffle and you could bring home half the pot, which is currently over $7,000! Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️ Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025 Gaming Event Licence #164389

It takes more than a village to make the Vancouver Writers Fest happen—it takes a city. We’re so lucky to inhabit this one, filled with people who care deeply about books, ideas, and dialogue. Thank you for joining us at #VWF2025!

On the seventh and final day of #VWF2025: 1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee. 2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.

A small roundup of highlights from day 6 of #VWF2025: 1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured. 2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.

We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of author Tim Cook, who was invited to speak at this year’s Festival. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and his many readers. www.newswire.ca/news-release...

We’ve arrived at the final day of #VWF2025, and today’s offerings are among the best. Tickets available for: 78. Food for Thought writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve... 79. The Divorce Diaries writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve... 81. Global Political Narratives writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

Day 5 of #VWF2025: 1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig. 2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.

Don’t let a little rain stop you from catching the last two days of #VWF2025! It’s the perfect time to warm up indoors with rejuvenating conversations and excellent books. Stay cozy with merch from the pop-up bookstore, modelled here by Festival Assistant Kelly.

Saturday is the penultimate day of #VWF2025, and the schedule is packed with fantastic events from morning to night. Don’t miss out on these top pick events that still have tickets available:

More from yesterday at #VWF2025: 1. Cory Doctorow delivers brilliant remarks on the state of the internet, with David Moscrop. 2. A crucial conversation about writing in today’s America: Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld, Anne de Marcken, and John Freeman. Photo: @readsunderamountain via Instagram

There was something for everyone on day 4 of #VWF2025: 1. A star-studded lineup of poets, hosted by Johnny Trinh, enthralls the audience at The Poetry Bash. 2. Mike Curato delivers a moving presentation and a peek into the creative process behind his bestselling & frequently banned book, Flamer.

It’s dance party day at #VWF2025! 🎉🪩🕺 But first, a lineup of thought-provoking daytime events, coinciding with the teachers’ Pro-D Day and open to all. Events that still have tickets available include:

More highlights from yesterday at #VWF2025: 1. Canisia Lubrin and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek offer thought-provoking writing exercises in their poetry masterclass. 2. Class is in session with UBC Night Class professors, an annual highlight for new and experienced writers. Photo: Paola Tolentino

Some special moments from Wednesday, day 3 of #VWF2025: 1. Canadian icon Miriam Toews with Eleanor Wachtel. 2. Stephanie Sinclair, David A. Robertson, and katherena vermette share their new anthology for young readers. Photo: Victoria San Martin

We (readers) all miss hearing Eleanor Wachtel on CBC radio. Thank you @writersfest.bc.ca for bringing her to the festival. It was a wonderful interview with the incomparable Miriam Toews.

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 tiny slice of #VWF2025 day 2: 1. Saeed Teebi, Madeleine Thien, Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, and Canisia Lubrin. Photo: Paola Tolentino 2. Tae Keller, Rachel Wada, Kirsten Pendreigh, and Roz MacLean sign books for eager young readers. Photo: Jonathan Guhl

Today is the final day of youth events featuring children’s and YA authors at #VWF2025, so don’t miss out! In the evening, join us for a fantastic lineup of panel conversations and more. Get your tickets ASAP at writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...

The addition of a harpist at Gems of the Emerald Isle @writersfest.bc.ca was beautiful 😍

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

last night @writersfest.bc.ca gord hill told me to smash fascism and i said ok

Thank you to all the authors, partners, sponsors, and other friends and community members who joined us at yesterday’s #VWF2025 opening reception. 🥂 Special thanks to Rebecca Duncan, Dockside Restaurant, Red Truck Brewing, Quails' Gate Winery, Helijet and CMHC Granville Island!

Tonight at #VWF2025, we present a sold out conversation between Miriam Toews and Eleanor Wachtel. This event is organized in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the finalists and winners of the Governor General's Literary Awards. 💛 #GGBooks2025

Most evening events tonight at #VWF2025 are sold out, but tickets are luckily still available for 29. Reconciliation and You. Join us during the daytime for more inspiring youth events, including a writing masterclass with our Guest Curator, Canisia Lubrin.

Last night’s opening event at the @writersfest.bc.ca was inspiring, moving, funny and hopeful. A brilliant start to my favourite week of the year 😍📚

Last night at the Alma Lee Opening Night, eight iconic Canadian authors took the stage to share their wide-ranging perspectives on what it means to be Canadian—and where we could go from here. These brilliant insights were just the start of #VWF2025. See you until Oct 26 on Granville Island!

The pop-up Festival Bookstore is open now on Granville Island! Managed by our official bookseller Book Warehouse, a division of Black Bond Books, this year’s pop-up bookstore is located in The Fishbowl at 100-1398 Cartwright St. Visit from 10am–10pm, all week long.

Today is the first full day of #VWF2025 on Granville Island, with fifteen events for youth and adults! Some events are already sold out, so don’t miss these program highlights that still have tickets remaining.

Tonight! Event number one of this years @writersfest.bc.ca. This years Alma Lee event and the first one without her. Time for great authors at the Vancouver Playhouse.

#VWF2025 kicks off tonight with Oh, Canada!: The Alma Lee Opening Night, featuring Bob Joseph, Kate Beaton, Linden MacIntyre, Emma Donoghue, Canisia Lubrin, David Moscrop, Brent Butt & Jack Wang. Hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud and presented with @createastir.ca. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

Did you know that ALL youth events at #VWF2025 are available to watch live on our YouTube channel? Get your free tickets by choosing the livestream option on our website! writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...

Don’t miss out on this #VWF2025 event that has become a Festival highlight in recent years. On Oct 24, set down your pens and books for one night at the Dance Party, where writers and readers convene for a night of revelry! DJ Ice B is back as our magnetic DJ. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

There are 2 days to go until the start of #VWF2025, and 20 events at the Festival are now sold out! Thank you to our engaged and curious attendees; year after year, you show us how much books and meaningful dialogue matter in our city. 💛

The son of a Musqueam cultural leader and an immigrant from China, Larry Grant tells the story of his extraordinary life and heritage in Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. Mirroring the book’s format, he’ll be interviewed by Scott Steedman on Oct 26. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

There are 3 days left until #VWF2025 begins! From Oct 20–26, join us for exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue in 85+ events. 18 events at the Festival have sold out, which means that at least 65 events still have tickets available—for now. Book your seats ASAP: writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...

The Vancouver Writers Fest (@writersfest.bc.ca) is almost here! From Oct. 20-26, over 130 authors will descend upon Granville Island for 87 events. The Tyee has covered many of the participating festival authors. Check this thread for more! 🧵📖🚀

📣 Tickets are once again available for this previously sold out event on Oct 25 with Bonny Reichert and Karolina Ramqvist, moderated by Meeru Dhalwala! writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

T'was the last Friday before #VWF2025! We are happy to introduce these authors coming to our 2025 Festival. Make sure to book your tickets soon! • Rebecca Wood Barrett – My Summer Camp Has Mega Sloths • Clea Young – Welcome to the Neighbourhood • Liann Zhang – Julie Chan Is Dead

From fiction to memoir, Sarah Manguso and Haley Mlotek explore how divorce can reclaim agency, challenge patriarchy—or even release unbridled and long-held rage. Oct 26, moderated by Cori Howard. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

There are only two weeks left to enter the Original Short Story Writing Challenge administered by Peliplat! ✍️ A total of $2000 is available in cash prizes. Free to open; enter by October 31 with the access code: vwf2025 landing.peliplat.com/vwf/

#VWF2025 starts next week, and we’d like to take a moment to share our gratitude for all of our sponsors and partners, without whom this Festival wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for your support! 💛

Indigenous voices at the Vancouver Writers Fest next week @writersfest.bc.ca #booksky 📚

A good story is everything! Without it, no film, show, or article truly connects. 🎬✍️ That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the @writersfest.bc.ca next week! Check out the @georgiastraight.bsky.social article to see this amazing phase we’re in. #writers #writing

Six authors of intriguing nonfiction titles explore topics at the forefront of our minds on Oct 26, in this popular returning event. Hosted by Kathryn Gretsinger. This event is being implemented with the assistance of a grant from the Swedish Arts Council. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...