#BOOKS: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) celebrated an inspiring year in the world of literature and publishing with its 46th Annual Festival which took place October 29-November 2, 2025. The Festival’s new 5-day format featured more than 100 events, including engaging author conversations, thought-provoking panels, masterclasses, interactive workshops and book signings. Since its inception TIFA has established Toronto as a global leader in uniting authors and audiences.
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#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.
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#BOOKS: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS 2025 PRESENT STAR-STUDDED LINEUP
The 46th Annual Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) festival features more than 100 events, including author talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops, book signings, and special performances. Taking place October 29 – November 2, 2025 at the historic Victoria University at the University of Toronto, the Festival debuts its new 5-day format. Interview and media opportunities are now available with attending authors, and TIFA leadership.
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#FIRSTLOOK: THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS PRESENT “EVER AFTER”
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is delighted to announce the launch of Ever After presented by Rakuten Kobo, the organization’s inaugural romance festival. Following a sold-out autumn line-up of events featuring celebrated literary luminaries Margaret Atwood, Ian McEwan, Rachel Maddow, and R.F. Kuang, TIFA’s enchanting new romance festival will take place in Toronto November 21-23 at the Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel.
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#BOOKS: LAURA MACGREGOR WINS 2025 CBC NONFICTION PRIZE
CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, today announced Laura MacGregor of Waterloo, Ont. as the winner of the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize. MacGregor’s story, The Invisible Woman, was selected from more than 1,300 entries.
As the grand-prize winner, MacGregor will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at Banff Centre for Arts and ...
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#BOOKS: TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS (TIFA) RETURNS OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 2, 2025
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) today announced the lineup for its 46th annual Festival taking place October 29 – November 2, 2025. This fall, TIFA welcomes acclaimed writers, passionate readers and book lovers from around the globe for Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival. With a new 5 day format over and 100 events ranging from conversations, masterclasses, talks, and readings, the festival will take place at new venues in partnership with Victoria ...
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#BOOKS: 2025 CBC NONFICTION PRIZE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, have announced the finalists for the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize.
The finalists are:
Summer Ash by Rachel Foster (Vancouver)
The Invisible Woman by Laura MacGregor (Waterloo, Ont.)
The First Apartment by Jennifer McGuire (Owen Sound, Ont.)
Cancer Stage Exit 4: A Memoir by Lena Palacios (Montreal)
In Case I Die by Crystal ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ROBBIE AMELL’S “CODE 8: TALES OF LINCOLN CITY, VOL. 1” FIRST 10 PAGES NOW AVAILABLE
The first 10 pages (the full prologue) of the upcoming Robbie Amell graphic novel, Code 8: Tales of Lincoln City, Vol. 1, are now available as a free download exclusively through the Indiegogo campaign page. This early preview gives fans their first look at the story and artwork from breakout Hellboy artist Alex Nieto, legendary DC/Marvel cover artist Raúl Allen, and visionary X-Men graphic designer Tom Muller, as the campaign heads into its final stretch on Indiegogo.
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#BOOKS: PRIME VIDEO CANADA ONCE UPON A STREAM TORONTO POP-UP
This summer, Prime Video invites fans to step into the pages of their favorite stories at Prime Video’s Once Upon a Stream Toronto Pop-Up —a one-day immersive experience at Mandy’s at The Well celebrating the book-to-screen adaptations we can’t stop talking about.
Whether you’re craving a slow-burn summer romance, a pulse-pounding mystery, or a swoon-worthy main character with serious golden retriever energy, Prime Video has your next obsession—and a guaranteed ...
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#BOOKS: MOTIVE CRIME & MYSTERY FESTIVAL 2025
Tickets are on sale now for MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival featuring more than 40 authors appearing over three days, including international bestsellers, notable debuts, workshops, readings and more.
MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return with incredible authors for its fourth spine-tingling year from this weekend at U of T’s Victoria University. Highlights include the return of forensic science workshops, an immersive murder mystery performance, and in-depth panels on ...
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