Event Listings

In Person:

Ron Sexsmith

Join Canadian singer-songwriter, Ron Sexsmith as he sign copies of his humorous fairy tale for grownups, Deer Life.

In Person:

Kim Phuc Phan Thi

Join Kim Phuc Phan Thi from the infamous napalm photo during the Vietnam War as she signs copies of her true story, Fire Road.

In Conversation:

Shari Lapena

Join #1 Globe and Mail and New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door, Shari Lapena as she discusses and signs her new thriller, A Stanger In The House with Carolyn MacKenzie.

In Conversation:

Heather Reisman & Franklin Foer

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman In Conversation with Franklin Foer as he reveals the existential threat posed by big tech in his new book, World Without Mind. Book signing to follow.

In Person:

Jeff Lemire

Join Canadian cartoonist, Jeff Lemire as he signs copies of his most ambitious and most personal project to date, Royal City Volume 1: Next Of Kin.

In Conversation:

Scaachi Koul & Jonny Sun

Join senior writer for BuzzFeed Scaachi Koul and comedian and illustrator Jonny Sun (@jonnysun on Twitter) as they discuss their books, One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter and Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too, with Kevin Vidal from Second City and Workin' Moms. Book signing to follow.

An Evening With

Stephen King & Owen King

Simon & Schuster Canada and Indigo present internationally bestselling author Stephen King and fellow author, and son, Owen King as they discuss Sleeping Beauties (to be published by Scribner on September 26, 2017). This marks their first-ever joint appearance in Canada. The audience will have a chance to hear the authors speak about their wildly provocative and gloriously absorbing father-son collaboration novel.

SOLD OUT

Each ticket will cost $50.00 CDN, including all taxes and service fees, and will guarantee entry to the author talk as well as one hardcover copy of Sleeping Beauties. There will not be a public signing or author meet-and-greet, however, 400 of the distributed copies of Sleeping Beauties will be pre-signed by both authors and randomly given out to attendees upon exiting the event.

In Conversation:

Heather Reisman with Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman for an onstage interview with Yotam Ottolenghi, author of five NYTs best-selling cookbooks. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see Ottolenghi live as he shares his culinary inspirations and cooking philosophy along with longtime collaborator and Sweet co-author Helen Goh.

Ticket price includes a signed copy of Sweet: Desserts From London's Ottolenghi and samples of several treats!

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In Conversation:

Heather Reisman & Robbie Robertson

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she discusses Testimony: A Memoir with one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time, Robbie Robertson. Book signing to follow.

Please note: memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed.

In Conversation:

Heather Reisman & Paul Martin

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she discusses the release of With Faith and Goodwill: 150 Years of Canada-U.S. Friendship with Canada’s 21st Prime Minister, Paul Martin and one of the book’s contributors and editors Scott Reid.

Please note that there will not be a formal book signing at this event.

In Person:

Kate Butler MacDonald

Join Lucy Maud Montgomery’s granddaughter, Kate Butler MacDonald as she signs copies of The Anne Of Green Gables Cookbook: Charming Recipes From Anne And Her Friends in Avonlea.

In Conversation:

Ella Mills

Join Internationally bestselling author, Ella Mills as she signs and discusses her newest cookbook, Deliciously Ella: Natural Feasts – a collection of more than 100 exciting, accessible recipes to show how clean, gluten-free, plant-based eating is the perfect way to entertain friends and satisfy your guests.

In Person:

Yolanda Gampp

Join the host of the massively popular, award-winning YouTube sensation ‘How to Cake It’, Yolanda Gampp as she signs copies of How To Cake It: A Cakebook.

In Conversation:

Jody Mitic

Join bestselling author and elite Canadian sniper, Jody Mitic as he signs and discusses Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories from Men and Women in The Canadian Armed Forces.

Contributors: Kelly S. Thompson and Mort Lighstone

In Person:

Kelly Hrudey & Kirstie McLellan Day

Join former NHL goalie and well-respected hockey broadcaster, Kelly Hrudey as he signs copies of Calling The Shots with bestselling author Kirstie McLellan Day.

In Person:

Eric Braeden

Join the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of ‘The Young and The Restless’, Eric Braeden as he signs copies of his memoir, I'll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led Me To America's #1 Daytime Drama.

In Conversation:

Maggie Stiefvater

Join bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater as she discusses and signs copies of All the Crooked Saints – her new gripping tale of darkness, miracles, and family.

In Person:

Red Green

Uncle Red is coming all the way from Possum Lodge to sign his latest masterpiece, The Woulda Coulda Shoulda Guide to Canadian Inventions.

In Person:

Rossella Rago

Join the creator and host of Cooking with Nonna, Rossella Rago and her Nonna Romana as they signs copies of Cooking With Nonna: Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes From Italian Grandmothers.

In Conversation:

Gail Simmons

Join culinary expert and celebrated Top Chef judge Gail Simmons as she signs and discusses Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes From A Life Of Adventurous Eating with Food Writer and Cookbook author Amy Rosen.