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December 2017
45 Books in 45 Minutes — Fully Subscribed
We're sorry to say this event is fully subscribed. The days are getting shorter and shorter, and it's time to start thinking about holiday reading, for loved ones or for yourself. For a comprehensive (and quick!) list of the best books of the season, join Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson as they present two nights of the renowned 45 Books in 45 Minutes. The action starts at 6:30 pm on both nights, and refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, December 10, 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, you can get tickets through Eventbrite. Arrival by Nick Mount House of Anansi In the mid-twentieth century, Canadian literature transformed…
Find out more »An Afternoon of Authors
If you're still in need for some gifts for the holidays you should come down to the store for our Author Afternoon, where you'll be able to get a book signed and personalised by one of the fabulous authors who will be joining us. (Of course, you're also allowed to pick up a copy for yourself!) When: Saturday, December 16, 2017 Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay Street Signing Schedule Laura Calder author of The Inviting Life 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Laura Calder…
Find out more »January 2018
Book Launch for Derrick Levasseur
Please join Ben McNally Books, Raincoast Books and Sourcebooks for a celebration of Derrick Levasseur's The Undercover Edge and a chance to meet the author. Admission is free, all are welcome. When: Monday, January 15th at 6:30pm Where: The Store! 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) Find Your Hidden Strengths, Learn to Adapt, and Build the Confidence to Win Life's Game In a televised social experiment before millions of viewers, police sergeant Derrick Levasseur demonstrated that techniques used by undercover detectives could help people…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, January 28, 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, you can get tickets through Eventbrite. Lands of Lost Borders by Kate Harris Knopf Canada In the spirit of The Places in Between and Into the…
Find out more »February 2018
Book Celebration for Living in the Tall Grass
Please join Ben McNally Books, Durvile Publications Ltd. and UpRoute for a celebration of Chief Stacey Laforme’s poetry collection Living in the Tall Grass: Poems of Reconciliation. Chief Laforme will be reading from his new book of poetry which covers topics about Mother Earth, Honesty, Truth, Love, Courage, Humility, Wisdom, and Respect. Admission is free, all are welcome. When: Saturday, February 24 from 1-3pm Where: The Store! 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) In Living in the Tall Grass, Chief Stacey Laforme gives a history…
Find out more »Ben McNally Books and Brunch
When: Sunday, February 25, 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. Island of the Blue Foxes by Stephen R. Bown Douglas & McIntyre The story of the Great Northern Expedition, an epic tale of…
Find out more »Maggie O’Farrell | In Her Voice
Please join us at the store for the inaugural In Her Voice event of 2018! Ben McNally books and Knopf Canada invite you to help celebrate Maggie O'Farrell's powerful new memoir I Am, I Am, I Am. Maggie will be joined by journalist Johanna Schneller for a discussion of the memoir, followed by a book signing. When: Monday, February 26 @6pm Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay St (South of Richmond) Free event! All are welcome! Please confirm your attendance either online or by…
Find out more »March 2018
Aida Edemariam | In Her Voice
Please join us at the store for a special In Her Voice event. Ben McNally Books and Penguin Random House invite you to celebrate the launch of Aida Edemariam's new memoir The Wife's Tale. Aida will be joined by The Walrus' executive editor, Jessica Johnson, for a discussion about The Wife’s Tale, an intimate biography of her grandmother who witnessed almost a century of change in Ethiopia.. When: Thursday, March 1 @6:30pm Where: Ben McNally Books 366 Bay St (South of Richmond) Free event!…
Find out more »*Rescheduled* Ausma Zehanat Khan Book Launch Party | In Her Voice
Please join Ben McNally Books and Minotaur Books to celebrate the launch of A Dangerous Crossing, the newest installment 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: *Rescheduled* Where: The Store! 366 Bay Street (South of Richmond) Free event! All are welcome! From Ausma Zehanat Khan,critically acclaimed author ofThe Unquiet Dead, comes the devastatingly powerful new thrillerA Dangerous Crossing.…
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