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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 […]
This Wednesday (and every two weeks going forward,) Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This eries gives local writers (of all levels) the opportunity to share their original poetry and prose in a casual and collaborative environment. Readings take place […]
Every second Wednesday, Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This series gives local writers (of […]
Every second Wednesday, Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This series gives local writers (of […]
Friday, March 20h, join us in celebrating Heather Birrell's new novel, Born, with local poets Jaime Forsythe & Nanci Lee! When: Friday, March 20th 2026 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers […]
Come join Dalhousie's advanced poetry and fiction students for a reading of original new work! Seating starts at 6:30pm for a reading start of 7pm! When: Wednesday, April 8th 2026 […]
Friday, May 8th, join us for the Halifax launch of Montreal author Marie-Josée Poisson's new novel, Blood Bound, with special guest Robert de la Chevotière, author of Tall Is Her […]
We are pleased to welcome poets Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert to Trident to celebrate their collections, Stedfast and Signal Infinities. When: Tuesday, May 19th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Share your writing and celebrate Mad Persona Magazine's latest issue with Halifax's creative community! When: Wednesday, May 20th @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Are you working on a piece that you'd like to share with a group of writers and editors? Editors Canada and Trident Booksellers are co-hosting an open mic fiction reading event on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings will take place from 7pm-8pm. Readers will have 5-7 minutes to read an […]
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