#BOOKS: 46TH ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL BEGINS TODAY

Media are invited to celebrate the art of storytelling at the 46th Annual Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA). This year’s Festival showcases more than 100 events, including engaging author conversations, insightful panels, masterclasses, interactive workshops, book signings, and unique experiences. Running today until November 2, 2025 at the historic Victoria University in the University of Toronto in the heart of the city, the Festival offers something for everyone.

Notable Events:

October 29
Kiran Desai: Love Lost & Found – Isabel Bader Theatre 5:30pm
Natalie MacMaster: Family & Fiddles – Isabel Bader Theatre 7:30pm

October 30
Richard Armitage: Cutting Room Floor – Isabel Bader Theatre 6:00pm
Chris Pavone: Class Clash – Isabel Bader Theatre 8:00pm

October 31
Toronto Poetry Slam: Janice Jo Lee, Tahira Rajwani & Ian Keteku – Isabel Bader Theatre 7:30pm

November 1
Fiction Across Worlds: André Alexis & Susan Choi – 1:30pm Isabel Bader Theatre
Kōtarō Isaka: Hotel Lucky Seven & Seesaw Monster – 3:30pm Isabel Bader Theatre Supported by The Japan Foundation, Toronto

November 2
David Shribman: The Future of History in America – 2pm Isabel Bader Theatre
Thomas King: Aliens on the Moon – 4:30pm Isabel Bader Theatre

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About TIFA:

The Toronto International Festival of Authors has been inspiring readers and celebrating books and storytelling for 50 years. The charitable organization presents its flagship literary Festival each fall, while offering year-round programming including the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, the TIFA Romance Festival, the TIFA Presents series of high-profile author talks, Toronto Lit Up book launches, and the International Visitors Program. Since 1974, TIFA has welcomed thousands of authors from more than 100 countries, including 22 Nobel Laureates and countless award winners. The organization is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Literary Festivals (CALF) and the Global Alliance of Literary Festivals (GaoLF).

TIFA gratefully acknowledges our Season Supporter, the Weston Foundations; our Global Authors Club, for providing additional philanthropic support; the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Ontario, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, the Toronto Arts Council, the Work In Culture Catalyst and Transformation Fund, the Centre for Creativity at Victoria University, and TIFA’s generous donors and supporters who understand that great literature is worth investing in.