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SUMMARY:Author Reading and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free event as Caroline Topperman shares the incredible stories uncovered after her spontaneous move to her ancestral home in Poland. Her personal history is threaded with the global upheavals of World War II\, revealed through the parallel wartime journeys of her two sets of grandparents. She will tell the story of her Jewish maternal grandmother\, Paula\, who survived the war by fleeing to Uzbekistan\, and later simply walked into a medical school in Moscow and was admitted. In contrast\, her non-Jewish paternal grandmother\, Wandeczka\, fought social norms in Kabul\, to become the first woman allowed to buy groceries in her local Afghan market. Caroline will conclude by sharing the compelling journey that led her to work at an underground school for girls in Afghanistan.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/author-reading-and-qa/
LOCATION:Book People on Queen\, 1640 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON M6R 1B2\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1B2
CATEGORIES:Literature & Spoken Word,Talks & Panels
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SUMMARY:Book People Social
DESCRIPTION:Book People on Queen hosts its first literary mixer Nov 27\, 7PM. Meet fellow readers\, share stories at mic sessions & connect! \nCalling all readers\, romantics\, and lovers of literature! Book People on Queen is hosting its first-ever mixer. Join us for a vibrant evening of connection\, mingling\, and music. Whether you’re looking to spark a new friendship\, make a professional connection\, or find a fellow reader who makes your heart skip a beat\, this night is about celebrating the joy of community through stories.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/book-people-social-2/
LOCATION:Book People on Queen\, 1640 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON M6R 1B2\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1B2
CATEGORIES:Literature & Spoken Word,Performing Arts,Talks & Panels
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SUMMARY:Book People Social
DESCRIPTION:Calling all readers\, romantics\, and lovers of literature! Book People on Queen is hosting its first-ever mixer. Join us for a vibrant evening of connection\, mingling\, and music. Whether you’re looking to spark a new friendship\, make a professional connection\, or find a fellow reader who makes your heart skip a beat\, this night is about celebrating the joy of community through stories. \n🌟 What to Expect \nCurated Connections: Meet fellow readers\, writers\, and creatives who share your love of books \nLiterary Sharing: Throughout the evening\, we’ll host 2-3 intimate reading sessions where participants can share at our mic stand \nBookmark Exchange: We’ll provide beautiful bookmarks for participants to exchange contact information and stay connected \nBook Shopping: Browse and discover new titles with your fellow book lovers \n📖 Bring & Share Your Story \nCome with something that speaks to you – a favorite poem\, a meaningful passage from a beloved book\, or a short excerpt that captures who you are. We’ll have dedicated reading sessions throughout the evening where you can share your selection (approximately 1 minute each) at our mic stand. It’s a beautiful way to introduce yourself through the words that move you. Sign up when you arrive\, participation is completely optional! \nYour ticket includes: \nEntry to the event \nA welcome drink \nOpportunity to participate in our reading sessions \nBookmark for connecting with new friends \n10% discount on all book purchases during the event \n✨ Who Should Come \nBook lovers who want to meet others beyond the page \nCreatives\, professionals\, and romantics looking for meaningful connections \nAnyone who believes a good story is best enjoyed with good company \n📍 Location: Book People on Queen \n📅 Date: Thursday\, October 30th\, 7:00 PM \n⏰ Please arrive by 7:15 PM for reading sign-up and mingling \nSpaces are limited! RSVP now to join Toronto’s most literary social night of the season. \nRomantic\, Platonic\, Professional: However you connect\, the Book People Social is the perfect backdrop. \n✨ Come for the books. Stay for the people.
URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/book-people-social/
LOCATION:Book People on Queen\, 1640 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON M6R 1B2\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6R 1B2
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Literature & Spoken Word,Nightlife
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