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November 2018
Northlea 40 Books in 40 Minutes
Join Ben at Northlea United Church for a special presentation of 40 books in 40 minutes. Be entertained as Ben guides you through his top titles for the fall season. Please arrive on time as coffee and treats will be served prior to the presentation. When: Wednesday, November 28 2018 7pm (presentation at 7:30) Where: Northlea United Church 125 Brentcliffe Road Cost: $5
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45 Books in 45 Minutes *Fully Subscribed*
*This event is fully subscribed* The holidays are upon us which means one thing here at Ben McNally Books: 45 Books in 45 Minutes! Please join us at the store as we go through our picks for the top 45 books of the season, all in 45(ish) minutes! The presentation will begin at 6:30, so please arrive early to enjoy refreshments and grab a seat. Night 1 When: Wednesday December 5 @6:30 Where: The Store! Space is limited, so please…
Find out more »45 Books in 45 Minutes *Fully Subscribed*
*This event is fully subscribed* The holidays are upon us which means one thing here at Ben McNally Books: 45 Books in 45 Minutes! Please join us at the store as we go through our picks for the top 45 books of the season, all in 45(ish) minutes! The presentation will begin at 6:30, so please arrive early to enjoy refreshments and grab a seat. Night 2 When: Thursday December 6 @6:30 Where: The Store! Space is limited, so please call us at…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, December 9, 10:00 am Where: King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E. Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the second floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $55.00 each (taxes included) and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us at 416.361.0032 with your credit card information to reserve tickets. Or, purchase them through Eventbrite. The Making of the October Crisis by D'Arcy Jenish Doubleday Canada Using new research and interviews, D'Arcy Jenish…
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Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, February 3, 10:00 am Where: King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E. Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the second floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $60.00 each (taxes included) and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us at 416.361.0032 with your credit card information to reserve tickets. Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui Douglas and McIntyre In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada, from Victoria to Fogo Island, to…
Find out more »Ann Hui Book Launch
Please join Ben McNally Books and Douglas & McIntyre for the Toronto launch of Ann Hui's Chop Suey Nation: The Legion Cafe and Other Stories from Canada's Chinese Restaurants. Ann Hui, Globe & Mail Journalist and author, will be in conversation with Hannah Sung, discussing her experience writing the book and Chop Suey cuisine. When: Wednesday February 6 6 to 8pm Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay Street Please RSVP to annhuiwrites@gmail.com In 2016, Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui drove across Canada,…
Find out more »Laurie Sarkadi | In Her Voice
As a part of the In Her Voice series, please join Ben McNally books and Caitlin Press to celebrate Laurie Sarkadi's memoir Voice in the Wild. Laurie will be at the store discussing her writing process, as well as performing original music tied to the memoir. The presentation will be followed by a signing. When: (Postponed until) Tuesday February 19 6 to 8pm Where: Ben McNally Books Free Event, All are Welcome! After plans to live in Africa shatter, young…
Find out more »In Conversation: Joshua Whitehead and Arielle Twist | Koffler Arts
The Koffler Centre of the Arts and Ben McNally Books are thrilled to present writers Joshua Whitehead and Arielle Twist together in conversation. When: Wednesday, February 20th 7pm (Doors at 6pm) Where: CSI Annex 720 Bathurst Street Cost: General Admission $15 Student/Senior $10 (with valid ID) You can purchase tickets through Eventbrite. Joshua Whitehead is a Two-Spirit, Ojibwe-nêhiyaw otâcimow from Peguis First Nation (Treaty 1). He is the author of full-metal indigiqueer (Talonbooks 2017), shortlisted for the Inaugural Indigenous Voices Award…
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Ben McNally Books and Brunch: RBC Taylor Prize
When: Sunday, March 3, 10:00 am Where: King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E. Brunch is served in the Vanity Fair Ballroom on the second floor of the King Edward Hotel. Tickets are $60.00 each (taxes included) and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us at 416.361.0032 with your credit card information to reserve tickets. Or, you can purchase tickets online through Eventbrite. This Books and Brunch will feature the five 2019 RBC Taylor Prize finalists. …
Find out more »Ausma Khan Book Launch | In Her Voice
Please join Ben McNally Books and St. Martin's Press to celebrate the launch of A Deadly Divide, the newest instalment in the Inspector Esa Khattak series by the wondrous Ausma Zehanat Khan. As a part of the In Her Voice series, Ausma will be discussing her latest novel, followed by a signing. When: Monday March 11 6 to 8pm Where: The Store! 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) Free event! All are welcome! RSVP here. From the critically acclaimed author Ausma Zehanat Khan, A Deadly Divide is the devastatingly…
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