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AUTHORS' 37th season of events begins!
AUTHORS is back with a line-up of literary gems this September. Whether you're looking for an 18th century Swiss Alps-set epic (Richard Harvell), a Canadian wilderness adventure (Keith Ross Leckie), a psychological crime thriller (Jan Costin Wagner), or if you're interested in learning more about the legacy left by Canada's greatest environmental activist, David Suzuki, there is something in store for every reader.
Tickets to the 2010 International Festival of Authors also go on sale this month. Take your pick from over 60 events in Toronto and throughout Ontario ranging from readings, interviews, round table discussions, and talks that will feature more than 150 of today's top literary talent. To get a taste of what IFOA has to offer, don't miss FREE readings by Linwood Barclay, Steven Heighton, Louise Penny, and Nino Ricci at the CNE on September 2.
Authors at Harbourfront Centre:
September 2010
Events begin at 7:30pm
York Quay Centre
Tickets $10 | FREE for members, youth & students with ID
(unless otherwise noted)
Box Office + Info | 416-973-4000 | readings.org
Wednesday, September 22
Richard Harvell, The Bells
Keith Ross Leckie, Coppermine
Jan Costin Wagner, Silence
Richard Harvell's (USA) enchanting debut, The Bells, is the confession of a thief, kidnapper and unlikely lover – a boy with the voice of an angel whose exquisite sense of hearing becomes both his life's tragic curse and its greatest blessing.
In his second novel, Keith Ross Leckie (Canada) provides a never-before told Canadian wilderness adventure, full of dramatic turns and stunning revelations. Set in 1913, Coppermine begins when two Catholic priests disappear in the remote Arctic region of the same name.
Jan Costin Wagner's (Germany) 2008 psychological crime thriller, Silence, was the winner of the German Crime Prize and has been adapted for the screen as a major German feature. The newly translated novel, featuring Detective Kimmo Joentaa, links two murder cases 33 years apart. Wagner's appearance is made possible by the Goethe-Institut Toronto.
Wednesday, September 29
David Suzuki, The Legacy
At his only Toronto appearance, environmental activist, academic and broadcaster David Suzuki (Canada) reads from and discusses his new book, The Legacy, and takes questions from the audience.
Presented in partnership with Greystone Books and the David Suzuki Foundation.
Authors at Harbourfront Centre Book Club Returns!
Toronto's best book club is back in session on September 21. Meet other book lovers, discuss fascinating topics and expand your world. As an added bonus, register and receive a FREE one-year Authors at Harbourfront Centre membership.
September to May
3rd Tuesday of every month
$113 ($100 + $13 HST)
International Festival of Authors
October 20 to 30, 2010
Join us for 11 days of events bringing together the world's best authors of contemporary literature.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 14.
Authors include: Giles Blunt, Dionne Brand, Ian Brown, Michael Cunningham, Joshua Ferris, Jonathan Franzen, Sara Gruen, Paul Harding, Andrea Levy, Jeff Lindsay, Anchee Min, Peter Robinson, Jane Urquhart, Fay Weldon, Richard B. Wright, and many more.
For a complete list of participants and special events already on sale, visit readings.org.
IFOA Ontario
October 21 to November 5, 2010
IFOA takes the show on the road! For the fourth year, IFOA Ontario, the Festival's touring programme, brings authors from IFOA's roster to a number of Ontario locations.
2010 stops include: Barrie, Burlington, Hamilton, London, Midland, Milton, Orillia, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, Picton, Port Hope, Sudbury, Uxbridge, and Windsor.
IFOA at the EX!
Thursday, September 2
3pm Readings by Steven Heighton and Nino Ricci.
5:30pm Readings by Linwood Barclay and Louise Penny.
Host: Bert Archer
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd. (map)
FREE with CNE admission.
YoungIFOA & TVOKids Super Stories Contest!
From August 26 until October 3, grade-school kids (K–8) in Ontario have an opportunity to share their stories with a chance to read their winning entry live on stage at the International Festival of Authors!
Stay tuned for more information and contest guidelines at TVOKids.com/contests.
   
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