books

Book launch: The Idea of an Entire Life

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Starts at 7:00pm

The launch of Billy-Ray Belcourt's new poetry collection, The Idea of An Entire Life. Belcourt will be joined by Jordan Abel.

Fiction and the Shipwrecked Reader: An Evening with Yann Martel

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Starts at 6:30pm

Internationally acclaimed author Yann Martel will reflect on Life of Pi, from its creation as a novel to its celebrated adaptations for film and stage,...

Harvest Book Fair

Sept. 27, 2025 to Sept. 28, 2025

A chance to support Edmonton's literary and publishing scene.

Revolution Songs: A Book Launch Party

Thursday, Oct. 2

Starts at 7:00pm

Carissa Halton launches her novel, Revolution Songs, with talk of secret societies and double agents alongside jazz, cocktails, and friends.

LitFest presents John Candy: A Life in Comedy

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Starts at 6:00pm

Author Paul Myers in conversation with Edmonton's Historian Laureate, Donna Coombs-Montrose, on his new book, the definitive biography of comedian John...

Emma Donoghue in conversation with Senator Paula Simons

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Starts at 7:00pm

STARFest opens with Emma Donoghue (The Paris Express) in conversation with Sen. Paula Simons.

Madeleine Thien in conversation with Matthew Stepanic

Thursday, Oct. 16

Starts at 7:00pm

STARFest presents Madeleine Thien, Giller Prize-winning author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing, as she returns with The Book of Records, a sweeping novel...

Amanda Peters in conversation with Diana Davidson

Friday, Oct. 17

Starts at 7:00pm

STARFest presents Amanda Peters as she shares her powerful new collection Waiting for the Long Night Moon, following the success of her bestselling deb...

Brian Thomas Isaac in conversation with Conor Kerr

Thursday, Oct. 23

Starts at 7:00pm

STARfest welcomes Brian Thomas Isaac to discuss his new novel, Bones of a Giant, which explores grief and masculinity on the Okanagan Indian Reserve.