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SUMMARY:Pillow Talk: In Defense of Steamy Reading
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nReady 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. \nAbout this event’s guests: \nJackie Lau \nLiz Litke \nAnne T. Donahue \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 1\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 3:15pm\, Event starts 3:30pm. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/pillow-talk-in-defense-of-steamy-reading/
LOCATION:North York Central Library Room 1\, North York Centre\, 5150 Yonge St\, North York\, M2N 6L8
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SUMMARY:Pillow Talk: Got Me On the Tropes
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nCrackling 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. \nAbout this event’s guests: \nRebecca Fisseha \nUzma Jalaluddin \nStacy Lee Kong \nRead more: \nOnly Because It’s You \nMuch Ado About Nada \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 1\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 1:15pm\, Event starts 1:30pm. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/pillow-talk-got-me-on-the-tropes/
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SUMMARY:Pillow Talk: Main Character Energy
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Free Tickets\n \n  \n\n\nWhat 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 page. \nAbout this event’s guests: \nLily Chu \nShalini Abeysekara \nAparita Bhandari \nRead more: \nDrop Dead \nThis Monster of Mine \n*** \nThis event is part of Toronto Public Library’s BookCrush: Romance Lit Fest. From August 21-24\, join bestselling romance writers and passionate readers for a weekend of panel discussions\, book signings\, hands-on workshops and more. \n*** \nPLAN YOUR VISIT: \nLocation: Room 1\, North York Central Library\, North York Centre (5150 Yonge St) \nTime: Doors open 10:45am\, Event starts 11:00am. \nTickets: Free registration required. \nTicket policy: We sometimes have more people interested than seats available. Tickets guarantee entry until the room fills up—but seating is first-come\, first served. Come early to snag your spot! \nAccessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event\, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks’ prior to the event.
URL:https://bookcrush.ca/event/pillow-talk-main-character-energy/
LOCATION:North York Central Library Room 1\, North York Centre\, 5150 Yonge St\, North York\, M2N 6L8
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