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Join us on Tuesday, February 25th for an evening with author Heddy Johannesen, reading and discussing her latest book, The Cult of the Spider People! When: Tuesday, February 25th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Join us on Thursday, April 10th for a packed evening of poetry readings for National Poetry Month! Annick MacAskill Anna Quon Clare Goulet Nanci Lee Nolan Natasha When: Thursday, April […]
Join us to launch Christine Wu and Jessica Bebenek as we launch their debut poetry collections, Familial Hungers and No One Knows Us There! When: Friday, April 25th 2025 @ […]
Join us for the launch of In Loving Riddles: the Poems of Joseph Sherman with editor Brian Bartlett. This reading will also be a discussion and retrospective of the work of late PEI poet, Joseph Sherman. From seven collections of poetry by Joseph Sherman (1945-2006), his friend and fellow poet Brian Bartlett edited a selection […]
Join us on Friday, May 2nd 2025 for the launch of Jessi Maceachern's new book, Cut Side Down, from Invisible Press! Maceachern and guest Sue Goyette will read from their newest works, answer questions, and sign books! When: Friday, May 2nd 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.
Join us to celebrate new collections from poets Chim Undi and Kayla Czaga, both from Anansi Press! Midway by Kayla Czaga Scientific Marvel by Chim Undi When: Sunday, May 4th @ 7pm Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.
Join us for the launch of Caroline Topperman's historical memoir, Your Roots Cast a Shadow, from HCI Books! We will have an author reading and discussion, Q&A, the books for sale and an opportunity to get them signed. As always, we will be offering our full array of treats, cafe drinks, and alcoholic drinks! When: […]
Join us for the Halifax launch of Iryn Tushabe's debut novel, Everything Is Fine Here, from Anansi Press, joined by local superstar, Francesca Ekwuyasi! We will have an author reading, a Q&A, and books for sale & for signing c/o of the King's Co-op Bookstore. When: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Halifax, […]
Join us for a trio of new poetry launches! We have Brian Bartlett with his new collection, The Astonishing Room, from Frontenac House, Ian LeTourneau with Metadata from a Changing Climate from Gaspereau Press, and John Wall Barger with Smog Mother from Palimpsest Press. When: Friday, June 20th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, […]
Join poet Sheila Stewart for a launch of her latest collection, If I Write About Father, with guests Lorri Neilson Glenn and nancy viva davis halifax. We will have readings, Q&As, books for sale, and an opportunity to get them signed! When: Tuesday, June 214th @ 7pm Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.
On July 9th, join us for readings from visiting poets The Egg Poets Collective -- Ambrose Albert, Spencer Folkins, Jamie Kitts, and Emma Rhodes! They'll be coming down from their writing residency at Jampolis Cottage for an evening of reading, discussion, and books! When: Wednesday, July 9th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, […]
Join us for the Halifax launch of Hollay Ghadery’s short story collection, Widow Fantasies, joined by poet Annick MacAskill! We will have an author reading, a Q&A, and books for sale & for signing c/o of the King’s Co-op Bookstore. When: Saturday, August 9th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.
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