• Panel & Signing: Love at First Fight

    Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Toronto, ON, CA

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Alex Aster (Summer in the City), Nisha J. Tuli (Not Safe for Work) and Ellie K. Wilde (Only Between Us) share their electric new novels and discuss why the best love stories sometimes start with more than just a little spark. The authors speak with host Morgann Book about crafting […]

  • Romance Alley

    North York Central Library Concourse, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Stroll down Romance Alley to shop bookish goodies, handcrafted treasures, swoon-worthy romance swag and more—all from local vendors. Our BookCrush vendors include: Handmade by Kari Hopeless Romantic Books Lawthasewrus Rumoon Handmade Serene Illustrations Simply Lexi Jewelry Stormbound Books The Book Girls The Paper Narwhal The Trove Candles Toronto Public Library Foundation Plus, on Saturday, August […]

  • Panel: Cowboy Take Me Away

    Novotel Hotel, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Giddy up, y’all! Join Hannah Cowan (Strung Along) and Bailey Hannah (Change of Hart) for a wild ride through western romance, where the cowboys and cowgirls are sure to lasso your heart. The authors talk with host Simona Stallone about their irresistible novels and dive into what makes remote ranches […]

  • Workshop: Getting Started in Self-Publishing

    North York Central Library Room 101, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Interested in self-publishing your own romance novel but aren't sure where to start? This workshop will introduce you to the basics, from writing and cover design to picking the right distribution methods. Learn best practices and strategies to help you begin your self-publishing journey on the right track. About the […]

  • Book Signing: Hannah Cowan

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Hannah Cowan joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite book personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Bailey Hannah

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Bailey Hannah joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Panel: Third Act Breakaway

    Novotel Hotel, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Ready to score? Sit rinkside with Helena Hunting (Pucked), Bal Khabra (Spiral) and Lexi LaFleur Brown (Shoot Your Shot) as they share their heart-melting hockey romances. The authors chat with host Jessica Sorrentino about the big shots their characters take on and off the ice, why a cold sport packs […]

  • Book Signing: Helena Hunting

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Helena Hunting joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Bal Khabra

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Bal Khabra joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Lexi LaFleur Brown

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Lexi LaFleur Brown joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the […]

  • The Friendzone

    North York Central Library Auditorium, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Where book lovers become besties. Bond over your favourite love stories as you play games, craft keepsakes and share romance recos all in one cozy spot. No sign-up needed—let your heart lead the way and drop in anytime! Join us in The Friendzone for: Craft & Activity Stations: Make a friendship bracelet, leave a love […]

  • Workshop: Intro to Romance Writing

    North York Central Library Room 101, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Romance is a billion-dollar industry, and the romance genre outsells all other literary genres combined. With popular subgenres like romantic comedy, romantasy, contemporary romance, historical romance, and paranormal romance, there is so much room for diversity of stories and voices in romance. In this workshop, Farah Heron will define the […]

  • Panel: Welcome to Heartland

    Novotel Hotel, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Join Amy Daws (Seven Year Itch), Annabel Monaghan (It's a Love Story), and Ashley Poston (Sounds Like Love) for a stroll through small town romance, from the cozy settings and quirky characters to the life-changing love stories. The authors speak with host Jen Kirsch about their new novels and talk […]

  • Pillow Talk: Main Character Energy

    North York Central Library Room 1, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   What makes a romantic lead pop off the page? Join authors Lily Chu (Drop Dead) and Shalini Abeysekara (This Monster of Mine) as they chat with host Aparita Bhandari about the ABCs of MCs—from compelling character arcs and believable love stories to the sizzling chemistry that keeps us turning the […]

  • Book Signing: Amy Daws

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Amy Daws joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Annabel Monaghan

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Annabel Monaghan joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Ashley Poston

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Ashley Poston joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Workshop: Paint Your Own Romance Novel Cover

    North York Central Library Room 101, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Whether your aesthetic is vintage or contemporary, join us for a special watercolour painting workshop to create your own work of romance novel cover art. Featuring three romance inspired pages to choose from, you'll learn watercolour pencil painting techniques and colour your own page with instruction from artist and workshop […]

  • Panel: Making Love in Canada

    Novotel Hotel, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   A meet-cute in Manitoba. Love at first sight in Labrador. Opposites attract in Ontario. Oh, Canada! When it comes to finding true love, look no further than true North. Hannah Bonam-Young (Out of the Woods), Farah Heron (Just Playing House) and Rachel Reid (The Shots You Take) speak with host […]

  • Pillow Talk: Got Me On the Tropes

    North York Central Library Room 1, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Crackling chemistry. Witty banter. The perfect trope. What’s the secret sauce for an unputdownable romance? Rebecca Fisseha and Uzma Jalaluddin speak with host Stacy Lee Kong about the magic (and mechanics) that make for an epic love story, from the meet-cute to the happily-ever-after. About this event’s guests: Rebecca Fisseha […]

  • Book Signing: Hannah Bonam-Young

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Hannah Bonam-Young joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Farah Heron

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Farah Heron joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Rachel Reid

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Rachel Reid joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Pillow Talk: In Defense of Steamy Reading

    North York Central Library Room 1, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Ready to turn up the heat? From how spice adds depth to character and story to what’s behind the growing popularity of this writing style, author Jackie Lau and Spicy Girls Book Club founder Liz Litke speak with host Anne T. Donahue about the rise of steamy romance novels. About […]

  • Workshop: Make Your Own Beaded Bookmark

    North York Central Library Room 101, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   This workshop provides everything you need to create a personalized metal bookmark with a variety of stone beads and metal charms allowing you to design a unique piece that reflects your creativity. Experiment with different combinations and craft a special bookmark that you can use with all your favourite reads. […]

  • Panel: Under Your Spell

    Novotel Hotel, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Join Melissa Blair (An Honored Vow), Karina Halle (Realm of Thieves) and A. J. Vrana (Wildblood) for a spellbinding conversation about their lush, action-packed romantasy novels. From crafting rich new worlds to balancing complex plots with intimate love stories, the authors speak with host Kelly Robson about weaving magic and […]

  • Book Signing: Melissa Blair

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Melissa Blair joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: Karina Halle

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: Karina Halle joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Book Signing: A.J. Vrana

    Memorial Hall, North York Centre 5150 Yonge St, North York

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   From your bookshelf to IRL: A.J. Vrana joins us for a special signing session. This is your chance to meet the author in person, snap a picture and get your favourite books personally autographed. Heads up! To ensure as many people as possible get a chance to meet the author […]

  • Panel & Signing: Where You Lead

    Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Toronto, ON, CA

    Reserve Your Free Tickets   Meeting a mysterious local in Majorca. Catching feels for a fisherman on the Canadian coast. Attending a wilderness marriage camp with a fake husband… Amy Lea (The Catch), Meghan Quinn (Till Summer Do Us Part) and Anna Todd (The Last Sunrise) take us on a whirlwind trip through travel romance. […]

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