Event Listings

In Conversation:

Humble the Poet

Join elementary school teacher, writer, musician, and creative Humble the Poet (aka Kanwer Singh) as he reads from his bestselling book, Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths For A Better Life – a collection of writings to remind you of the wisdom you’ve already acquired, but may have lost under the weight and pressures of daily life. Q&A and book signing to follow.

In Person:

Mark Parisi

Marty Pants is back! Join the creator of the “Off the Mark” single-panel comic strip series, Mark Parisi as he signs Marty Pants #2: Keep Your Paws Off!.

In Person:

Kyndra Holley

Join the master behind the wildly popular food blog Peace, Love and Low Carb, Kyndra Holley, as she signs copies of 30 Minute Ketogenic Cooking: 50+ Mouthwatering Low-Carb Recipes to Save You Time and Money.

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In Conversation:

The Timeless Tour featuring Susanna Kearsley & Genevieve Graham

Join bestselling authors Susanna Kearsley and Genevieve Graham as they discuss their newest novels, Bellewether and Come From Away.

Book signing to follow.

In Person:

Jessica Holmes

Join Canadian comedian, actress, and improviser best known for her work on the Royal Canadian Air Farce and The Holmes Show, Jessica Holmes as she signs copies of her hilarious new memoir, Depression The Comedy: A Tale Of Perseverance.

Indigo Digital Presents:

András Tilcsik

Join Indigo Digital for an intimate conversation with András Tilcsik as he shares stories from his new book Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail And What We Can Do About It (with Chris Clearfield) on how complexity causes failure in all kinds of modern systems – from social media to air travel – and reveals how we can prevent meltdowns in business and life.

• Registration & coffee: 8:30AM
• Event kick-off: 9:00AM
• Q&A: 9:45AM

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Canadian Exclusive:

Sean Penn

Indigo Books & Music, along with Simon & Schuster Canada, are proud to host Academy Award-winning actor, director and bestselling author Sean Penn, as he discusses his debut novel Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff. This special evening, held on Thursday April 26, 2018 at 7:00PM, will have Sean Penn in conversation with Canadian astronaut and bestselling author, Chris Hadfield, at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Jackman Hall (317 Dundas St W, Toronto).

Tickets for this 60-minute event will be available beginning on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. Tickets are only available via TicketScene. One ticket is $30 (plus service fee) and incudes one signed copy of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff (signature only, no personalization). Each ticket admits ONE person to the Jackman Theatre. Seating is general admission, first come, first served.

Sean will be discussing his novel with Chris Hadfield; with a moderated audience Q & A to follow.

There will be no meet and greet or photo-ops. All books will be pre-signed before the event and distributed as attendees exit the theatre.

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In Person:

Christina Dodd

Join internationally bestselling author, Christina Dodd, as she signs copies of her latest thriller, Dead Girl Running.

In Person:

Catherine McKenzie

Join bestselling author Catherine McKenzie as she signs copies of her new thriller, The Good Liar—a suspenseful, unsettling novel about what lurks in the wake of tragedy.

Leaders & Icons:

Heather Reisman & James Comey

Join Indigo’s Chief Booklover Heather Reisman and former FBI Director James Comey as they discuss A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, And Leadership onstage at the Leaders & Icons event.

James Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. In his forthcoming book, James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.

Joining Dir Comey, are other notable authors and speakers including Joanne Lipman (Former CCO & Managing Editor of USA Today) and Author of That’s What She Said, Peter Aceto (Former CEO, Tangerine Bank) Author of Weology and Vicki Saunders (Founder & CEO of SHEEO).

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Visit leadersandicons.com for more information.

In Person:

Linda Brooks

Join singer and songwriter Linda Brooks, as she performs and signs copies of her book, Orchestra In My Garden.

In Conversation:

David Frum

Join bestselling author, former White House speechwriter, and Atlantic columnist and media commentator David Frum as he discusses Trumpocracy: The Corruption Of The American Republic – a Heather’s Pick! Book signing to follow.

Open Mic Night featuring:

Iain S. Thomas

Join poet Iain S. Thomas, as he takes the stage to read from from I Wrote This For You: 2007 – 2017. Following Iain’s performance, local artists will be invited on-stage to share their own poetry.

• Local artist sign-up sheet will be available in store starting at 9am on the day of the event
• Each artist will have 2-3 minutes onstage
• Each artist will be provided with a microphone and speakers; additional equipment is not recommended

In Person:

Linda A. Curtis

Join mindfulness teacher and closure champion Linda A. Curtis as she signs copies of Shunned: How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself.

In Conversation:

Victoria Aveyard

Join #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen, Victoria Aveyard as she discusses the final book in the series, War Storm. Book signing to follow.

• Victoria Aveyard will sign copies of her books for the first 200 guests who have a wristband
• Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 200 guests who purchase a copy of War Storm; book must be purchased on the day of the event at the hosting store to get a wristband
• Limit to three (3) Victoria Aveyard books signed per wristband
• Victoria Aveyard will personalize one (1) book and sign the 2nd/3rd books

Open Mic Night featuring:

Iain S. Thomas & Trista Mateer

Join poets Iain S. Thomas and Trista Mateer as they take the stage to read from from I Wrote This For You: 2007 – 2017 and Honeybee. Following their performances, local artists will be invited on-stage to share their own poetry.

• Local artist sign-up sheet will be available in store starting at 9am on the day of the event
• Each artist will have 2-3 minutes onstage
• Each artist will be provided with a microphone and speakers; additional equipment is not recommended

Indigo Experiences:

Flower Arrangement Class – Indigo x Sweetpea’s

Join us for a fun and interactive floral arrangement class, in collaboration with our friends at Sweetpea’s, the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea! The expert instructors at Sweetpea’s will lead you through the making of a unique and custom floral creation working with seasonal, eco and socially responsible florals and various techniques on how to choose, condition and arrange flowers. All materials will be provided and guests will go home with their own beautiful custom floral arrangement that they created, a copy of Ariella Chezar’s The Flower Workshop and a pair of William Kilburn garden pruners, valued at $160. This class is 2 hours in length.

Class One: 11AM - 1PM
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Class Two: 3PM - 5PM
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Tickets are $100 and on sale exclusively to our Plum members until Monday April 23rd

Canadian Exclusive:

Gray Malin

Join fine art photographer and New York Times bestselling author, Gray Malin, as he signs copies of Escape and Beaches plus introduces his first kid’s book, Be Our Guest.

Indigo Presents:

Open Mic Night featuring Nikita Gill

Join spoken-word poet Nikita Gill as she takes the stage to read Wild Embers - a stunning collection of poetry on feminism, trauma, survival, and empowerment. Following her performance, local artists will be invited on-stage to share their own poetry.

• Local artist sign-up sheet will be available in store starting at 9AM on the day of the event
• Each artist will have 2-3 minutes onstage
• Each artist will be provided with a microphone and speakers; additional equipment is not recommended

In Conversation:

David Sedaris

Join humorist, radio contributor and New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris as he discusses his highly anticipated, forthcoming book Calypso. Book signing to follow.