Events
Please join us to celebrate the launch of Chris Arsenault's book Blowback at Octopus Books (116 third Ave.).
Celebrating the Defense of Mother Earth
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm
Dundonald Park (corner of Somerset West and Lyon)
OMWO FESTIVAL OF FRIENDSHIP ANNUAL DINNER
Octopus Books and Oxfam are pleased to welcome Marilyn Waring and launch her new book1 Way 2 C the World: Writings 1984-2006 at the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe).
Please join us to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth May's new book, Losing Confidence: Power, Politics and the Crisis in Canadian Democracy, at Parliament Pub (101 Sparks Street).
Launch of Not Done Yet by Laurie Kingston
Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
First Ave. Daycare
Please join us for a reading by Pasha Malla and Andrew Hood, two of the most exciting new voices in Canadian fiction, at the Royal Oak on the Canal (221 Echo Drive)
Please join us for a reading by Mike Blouin and Carla Gunn, two great authors from one of our favourite publishing houses, Coach House Books, at Octopus Books (116 Third Ave.).
Join the staff of Octopus Books and neighborhood friends every week to enjoy thrilling and engaging stories, juice and cookies! Each week features a different theme!
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