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  • Christine Wu & Jessica Bebenek Poetry Launch!

    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 @ […]

  • Book Launch: In Loving Riddles, the Poems of Joseph Sherman

    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 […]

  • Jessi Maceachern Launches Cut Side Down!

    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.

  • New Poetry from Chim Undi & Kayla Czaga!

    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.

  • Launch of Caroline Topperman’s Your Roots Cast a Shadow!

    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: […]

  • Launch of Iryn Tushabe’s Everything Is Fine Here, feat. Francesca Ekwuyasi

    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, […]

  • New Poetry from Brian Bartlett, John Wall Barger, and Ian LeTourneau!

    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, […]

  • Poetry Night with the Egg Poets Collective!

    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, […]

  • Book Launch! Hollay Ghadery’s Widow Fantasies w/ guest Annick MacAskill

    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.

  • Launch Party! Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht

    Join us this Friday for the launch of the trade paperback edition of Jennifer Giesbrecht's The Monster of Elendhaven! We'll have themed cocktails/mocktails, spooky donuts, and of course, the author on hand to sign (and sketch) copies! When: Friday, August 15th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • Author Reading! I Remember Lights by Ben Ladouceur, w/ Jenny Haysom & Elliott Gish!

    Join us for the Halifax launch of Ottawa author Ben Ladouceur's I Remember Lights, from Book*hug press! He will be reading from the new book and joined by local legends Jenny Haysom (Keep) and Elliott Gish (Grey Dog)! When: Friday, September 5th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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