Literary Events: Reading, Writing, Workshops, and More
Two Poets in the Robson Reading Series Two of Canada’s best-loved poets, bill bissett and Steve McOrmond, are brought together. Bissett is a rare man, with personality to burn and a style all to himself. Nominated for a number of awards, McOrmond has a new book pending this fall. Nov. 2, 7 pm, UBC Robson Square Plaza. Free.
BRANDON BAYS British author (The Journey) gives a talk “Freedom is Liberating your Boundless Potential.” Book signing to follow. Nov. 6, 7:30 pm, Vancouver Public Library (350 W. Georgia). Free.
The Upside of Down: Catastrophe, Creativity and the Renewal of Civilization Author Thomas Homer Dixon, director of the Centre for the Study of Peace and Conflict and associate professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, leads a lecture and discussion. Nov. 6, 7:30 pm, UBC Robson Square Plaza. Free.
GEORGE MONBIOT British environmentalist, protester, author, and columnist for The Guardian, reads and discusses issues from his critically acclaimed book Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning, which discusses solutions and challenges in the fight on global warming. Nov. 15, 7:30 pm, Canadian Memorial Church (15th and Burrard). Free.
MARK L. TOMPKINS and JENNIFER MCMAHON Writing duo give a talk on their new book,
Illuminations, a collection of art, photographs, prose, poetry, and interview excerpts from more than 180 contributors from 43 countries all dealing with personal spiritual experiences. Nov. 30, 7:30 pm, Vancouver Public Library (350 W. Georgia). Free.
CANADIAN FICTION
- 1 LIFE OF PI by Yann Martel (Seal, $11) A magical story of a young Indian
boy who moves to Canada and must survive a shipwreck with a Bengal tiger.
- MORAL
DISORDER by Margaret Atwood (M&S, $33) This collection of short
stories traces the course of a woman's life from the 1930s to the present.
- THREE DAY ROAD by Joseph Boyden (Penguin, $22) The journey of two Cree Indians
who leave Northern Canada to fight in the First World War.
- SWEETNESS IN THE
BELLY by Camilla Gibb (Anchor Canada, $21) A British Muslim woman’s quest
to maintain faith and love through revolution and social upheaval.
- KNIGHTS
OF BLACK AND WHITE by Jack Whyte (Viking, $36) The first in a trilogy about
the Knights Templar.
HEALTHY LIVING
- ALLEN CARR’S EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING by Allen Carr (Clarity,
$20) A how-to guide for quitters.
- YOU: The Owner’s Manual by Michael
F. Roizen & Mehmet C. Oz (Harper
Collins, $33) A life-changing how-to guide for enhancing the quality of life.
- NATURAL CURES THEY DON’T WANT
YOU TO KNOW ABOUT by Kevin Trudeau (Alliance, $37) A guide to natural remedies
often overlooked.
- LIFE IN THE BALANCE: My Journey with Breast Cancer by Marla
Shapiro (Harper Collins, $30)
- MORE NATURAL “CURES” REVEALED
by Kevin Trudeau (Alliance, $30).
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- RACE AGAINST TIME by Stephen Lewis (Anansi, $19) The former UN envoy
chronicles the AIDS crisis in Africa and discusses solutions.
- AN INCONVENIENT
TRUTH by Al Gore (Rodale, $29) A companion to the documentary about the
perils of climate change.
- THE TIPPING POINT by Malcolm Gladwell (Back Bay,
$22) How small ideas can create large social changes.
- TOWERS OF DECEPTION:
The Media Cover-Up of 9/11 by Barrie Zwicker (New Society, $28) Examines
evidence suggesting 9/11 was an inside job.
- SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL:
The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Roméo
Dallaire with Brent Beardsley (Vintage Canada, $25) A first-hand account
of Dallaire's struggle to find reconciliation and hope.
SPIRITUALITY
- A NEW EARTH: Awakening To Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
(Plume, $18). Author of the bestseller The Power Of Now, on making a new
paradigm based on authentic choices.
- THE FOUR AGREEMENTS: A Practical Guide
to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz (Amber-Allen, $20) Code of ethics
based on ancient Toltec wisdom.
- THE POWER OF NOW: A Guide to Spiritual
Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (New World, $20) Live in the moment, to
rediscover consciousness.
- INSIDE MY HEART: Choosing to Live with Passion
and Purpose by Robin McGraw
(Nelson, $22) A personal account to inspire women to make choices that
reflect their heart's truest priorities and highest goals.
- ASK AND IT IS
GIVEN: Learning to Manifest Your Dreams by Esther & Jerry
Hicks (HayHouse, $18) How to create the life you desire.
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