Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December 3rd Reading Postponed

Sorry to say the December 3rd reading has been postponed.

Will update soon about re-scheduling.

Thanks, and apologies.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Updated Schedule - Nov. 25, 2011

UPDATED SCHEDULE:

December 3, 2011 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts (Yep, a Saturday night)
Dani Couture, Jenny Sampirisi & Claudia Coutu Radmore

January 20, 2012 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Sarah SeleckyZach Wells & Mike Blouin

& a roster of superb Canadian talent for 2012 ... soon TBA.







Readings are at 7 p.m. at Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts, 6 Wilson Street West, Perth, Ontario.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Updated Schedule - Nov. 9, 2011

November 18 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper, Robin Spano & Dean Serravalle.


Fans of the mystery-thriller rejoice: Andrew Pyper & Robin Spano are coming to town!
Seating is limited, so please call the store @ 613-466-0663 to reserve a seat or two. Or better yet, drop in, say hello & reserve a seat or two.


December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Dani Couture & Jenny Sampirisi.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Another Update — It's All Happening

Updated Schedule - October 14, 2011

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*Please note that, due to scheduling and transportation issues, we have had to cancel the October 21 reading with Kathleen Winter, Lauren Kirshner and Myna Wallin. We hope to have all three writers visit in the new year.*

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Claire Tacon & Elisabeth de Mariaffi.

November 18 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper & Dean Serravalle.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Meaghan Strimas, Dani Couture, Jenny Sampirisi & (if all works out) Dave Bidini.




And coming in 2012: Marina Endicott, Alison Pick, Sarah Selecky, Vincent Lam, Lauren Kirshner, Stuart Ross, Catherine McKenzie, Robin Spano, Trevor Cole, Nathaniel G. Moore, Richard Scarsbrook, Alexandra Leggat, Carleton Wilson, Jim Smith, Marko Sijan, Lillian Necakov-Avalos, Laurie Lewis, Glen Downie, Lisa de Nikolits, Zach Wells, Gillian Wallace, Nyla Matuk ... & more TBA!     









Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Updated Schedule - October 12, 2011

Updated Schedule - October 12, 2011

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*Please note that, due to scheduling issues, we have had to cancel the October 21 reading with Kathleen Winter, Lauren Kirshner and Myna Wallin. We hope to have all three writers back in the new year.*

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Claire Tacon, Elisabeth de Mariaffi & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 18 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper & Dean Serravalle.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Meaghan Strimas, Dani Couture & (if all works out) Dave Bidini.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Updated Schedule - Oct. 5, 2011

Updated 2011 Schedule

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**October 7 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Zoe Whittall, Carolyn Smart & Tanis Rideout.

(**Please note seating will be limited for this reading, so if you'd like to be there please call us at the store (613-466-0663) or stop in to reserve a seat; we're printing off tickets!**)


October 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Kathleen Winter, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Claire Tacon, Elisabeth de Mariaffi & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 18 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper & Dean Serravalle.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Meaghan Strimas, Dani Couture & (if all works out) Dave Bidini.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Updated Schedule - Sept. 28, 2011

Updated 2011 Schedule

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**October 7 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Zoe Whittall, Carolyn Smart & Tanis Rideout.

**Please note seating will be limited for this reading, so if you'd like to be there please call us at the store — 613-466-0663 — or stop in to reserve a seat; we're printing off tickets! The reading begins at 7 p.m.**

October 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Kathleen Winter, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Elisabeth de Mariaffi & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper & Dean Serravalle.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Meaghan Strimas, Dani Couture & (if all works out) Dave Badini.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

F.E.R.S. presents Steven Heighton, Sandra Ridley, and Joe Denham


Updated 2011 Schedule

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September 9 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Steven Heighton, Sandra Ridley, & Joe Denham. (In memory of John Lavery
.)

(**Please note seating will be limited for this reading, so if you'd like to be there please call us at the store (613-466-0663) or stop in to reserve a seat; we're printing off tickets!**)

September 23 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Terry Fallis
& David Mullholland.

October 7 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Zoe Whittall
, Carolyn Smart, & Tanis Rideout.

October 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Kathleen Winter
, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Sarah Selecky, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper, Dean Serravalle ... & (hopefully) Miriam Toews.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Joan Thomas, Meagan Strimas, & Dani Couture.

*Please note all readings begin at 7 p.m. @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts (6 Wilson Street West, Perth, On. 613-466-0663).


Monday, August 8, 2011

Updated Schedule

August 12 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts @ 7 pm.
rob mclennan, Christine McNair & Jill Battson.


September 9 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Steven Heighton, Sandra Ridley, & Joe Denham. (In memory of John Lavery.)

September 23 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Terry Fallis & David Mullholland.

October 7 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Zoe Whittall, Carolyn Smart, & Tanis Rideout.

October 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Kathleen Winter, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Sarah Selecky, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper, Dean Serravalle ... & (hopefully) Miriam Toews.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Joan Thomas, Meagan Strimas, & Dani Couture.





NOTE: We may have to find an alternate venue for both September readings. I will keep you posted. Also, apologies for lack of updates, but I'm rather busy with a wedding (mine) coming up on August 27th. Thanks for your patience.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

A Long Overdue Schedule Update

I am so sorry to be posting this just now. Please forgive me. I opened a business in Perth (Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts), am moving into a new house and getting married in August, so things have been chaotic. Thank you for your patience.


Please note that most readings are on the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m., and that we have switched venues. All readings—unless otherwise noted—will take place at Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts at 6 Wilson Street in beautiful downtown Heritage Perth.


Here is an update schedule of upcoming readings in the first edition reading series:

July 8 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Jeanette Lynes, Jennifer Londry, & Phil Hall.

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SPECIAL EVENT

July 24 @ Ecotay Education Centre @ 2 pm — "Readings On The Tay":
Ibi Kaslik, Holly Luhning, Alexandra Leggat, Catherine Graham, & Pearl Pirie.

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August 5 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Trevor Cole & Richard Scarsbrook.

August 12 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Jill Battson, rob mclennan, & Christine McNair.

September 9 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Steven Heighton, Sandra Ridley, & Joe Denham. (In memory of John Lavery.)

September 23 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Terry Fallis & David Mullholland.

October 7 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Zoe Whittall, Carolyn Smart, & Tanis Rideout.

October 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Kathleen Winter, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.

November 4 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Sarah Selecky, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, & Jenny Sampirisi.

November 21 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Andrew Pyper, Dean Serravalle ... & (hopefully) Miriam Toews.

December 2 @ Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts
Joan Thomas, Meagan Strimas, & Dani Couture.

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Authors who will be reading at the series but have yet to firm up a date:
Johanna Skibsrud, Stuart Ross, Paul Vermeersch, & Charlotte Gray.
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Friday, March 11, 2011

A Wee Update

I promised I'd keep you up to date. So:


We are very pleased to announce that Trevor Cole and Richard Scarsbrook will be reading on August 5th, that Joe Denham has been added to the September 9th readings, and that Kathleen Winter will be reading at the series on October 21st. 


And ... the fabulous Terry Fallis has just confirmed for September 23rd.


That's all for now. But, oh ... there will be more updates to come. There will be.


You can't hide forever John Irving!

The Best Double Bill Ever ... ?

I am very happy to report that Kathleen Winter, author of Annabel, will be reading at the First Edition Reading Series when she and I can confirm a date. Annabel was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the 2010 Governor General's Award. It is the only novel to make all three awards' 2010 shortlists.


In related news, I am equally happy to tell you that Johanna Skibsrud, winner of the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize for The Sentimentalists, has also gotten back to us and would like to read at the series in the fall. 


When we confirm dates with both of these brilliant writers, we will let you know. 


Happily!











Thursday, March 10, 2011

Welcome to the ...

first edition reading series
@ The Factory Grind
in Perth, Ontario


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AUTHORS & DATES (as of March 10, 2011):
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April 8 @ The Factory Grind
Tish Cohen, Rebecca Rosenblum, & Mark Sampson.


May 6 @ The Factory Grind
Diane Schoemperlen, Mike Blouin, & Jason Heroux.


June 3 @ The Factory Grind
Steven Heighton, Sarah Tsiang, Leigh Nash, & Catherine Owen.


July 8 @ The Factory Grind
Jeanette Lynes, Jennifer Londry, & Phil Hall.


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SPECIAL EVENTS
July 17 @ Ecotay Education Centre - "Readings On The Tay":

Ibi Kaslik, Holly Luhning, Alexandra Leggat, Catherine Graham, & Pearl Pirie.


July 24 @ Ecotay Education Centre - "Readings On The Tay":
Quattro authors: Giovanna Riccio, Grace Smith, Lucianno Icaobelli, Rob Solfe, Koom Kankesan.


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August 5 @ The Factory Grind
Trevor Cole & Richard Scarsbrook.


August 12 @ The Factory Grind
Jill Battson, rob mclennan, & Christine McNair.


September 9 @ The Factory Grind
Sandra Ridley, John Lavery, & Joe Denham.


September 23 @ The Factory Grind
Terry Fallis & David Mulholland.


October 7 @ The Factory Grind
Zoe Whittall, Carolyn Smart, & Tanis Rideout.


October 21 @ The Factory Grind
Kathleen Winter, Myna Wallin & Lauren Kirshner.


November 4 @ The Factory Grind
Sarah Selecky, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, & Jenny Sampirisi.


December 2 @ The Factory Grind
Joan Thomas, Meagan Strimas, & Dani Couture.




*Please note all readings, except those on July 17 & 24, are on Fridays and begin at 5:30 p.m.