SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Book launch, Lanark County Connections — Memories Among the Maples, by historian Arlene Stafford-Wilson; 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Book Nook, 60 Gore St., Perth. Info: www.staffordwilson.com, arlenestaffordwilson.wordpress.com
Ken Grant will be signing copies of his new book, I woke up with “The General” too!; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carp Fair.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
John Ibbitson will be the guest author at Titles for Table40 and will speak about his book, Stephen Harper. Reservations are necessary. Contact Books on Beechwood: 613-742-5030, for information or to book a reservation.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
Octopus Books presents the world launch of 3 Plays with playwright and director Alanis King; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Octopus Books Centretown, 251 Bank St., second floor. 3 Plays, a long-awaited first collection by King, presents three exciting plays interconnected by themes of hope: spiritual (If Jesus Met Nanabush), personal (The Tommy Prince Story) and cultural (Born Buffalo). Info:octopusbooks.ca
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
Ottawa International Writers Festival: Unaccountable with Kevin Page, the first ever Parliamentary Budget Officer, hosted by Alan Neal; 7 p.m. at Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets and info: writersfestival.org
Ottawa International Writers Festival: Celtic Chair Lecture Series: poet and playwright Paula Meehan; 7:30 p.m., Morisset Hall room 250, 65 University Prvt. Tickets and info: writersfestival.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Ken Grant will be signing copies of his new book, I woke up with “The General” too!; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fair.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
Murray Ault will be signing his book View from the Deck: Recollections of the 10th Annual Voyage of the CGS C.D. Howe, 1959; 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at Books on Beechwood, 35 Beechwood Ave. Info: booksonbeechwood.ca
Ian McKinley will be signing his book, The Gallows Gem of Prallyn; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Books on Beechwood, 35 Beechwood Ave. Info: booksonbeechwood.ca
The Westport Arts Council’s 8th annual Writers Reading features award-winning authors Frances Itani, Eric McCormack, Ken McGoogan and Alison Pick; 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Westport United Church. Books will be available for purchase (cash and credit card), courtesy of Kingston’s Novel Idea Bookstore, with signing by authors. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, including refreshments, for sale at Murphy’s Barber Shop, 5 Church St., Westport (613-273-2145); The Cove, 2 Bedford St., Westport (613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN); and at the door, if available. Info: www.westportartscouncil.com
Ottawa International Writers Festival: Perth Book Fair, hosted by the Perth Farmers Market. Celebrate some of the Perth area’s talented writers! Check out a variety of genres and enjoy a great opportunity to chat with the authors about their latest titles; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crystal Palace, Perth. Tickets and info: writersfestival.org
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
Ottawa International Writers Festival: Road Trip Rwanda with Will Ferguson; 7 p.m. at Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St. Tickets and info: writersfestival.org
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21
Ottawa International Writers Festival: The Munro Beattie Lecture with Joseph Boyden; 7 p.m., Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Tickets and info: writersfestival.org
