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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.
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
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
Join Canadian horror writers Elliott Gish & David Demchuk as they read from their works and discus their writing journeys, queer perspectives in horror, and why Canadians are hungry for […]
Join us for the launch of Harry Thurston's latest poetry collection, I Could See It Spoken, from Gaspereau Press! I Could See It Spoken brings together Harry Thurston’s two earliest […]
Join us for the Halifax launch of Marc Bendavid's debut autobiographical novel, The Sapling! Starting at 7pm, we'll have a reading, Q&A, and the opportunity to buy the book & get it signed! When: Saturday, November 8th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & cafe, 1256 Hollis St., Halifax
This Friday, November 14th, join us for a launch of Griffin Bjerke-Clarke's stunning debut novel, He Who Would Walk the Earth. Griffin will be reading, and in conversation with Jack Amos! When: Friday, November 14th 2025 @ 5pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis ST, Halifax
Join us for an evening of cozy and spooky ghost stories from a lineup of Nova Scotia's best horror writers! Starting at 7pm, we've got Brittni Brinn, Peter Brinn, Elliott Gish, Sarah Hawthorne, Tiffany Morris, and Vanessa Penney bringing their finest work. Books from the authors will be available for purchase. When: Monday, December 22nd […]
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