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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 9h

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re highlighting a few recent books that are guiding our understanding of the ongoing process of reconciliation—along with outstanding books of every genre by Indigenous authors, that deserve a place on your shelf.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 30/09/2026

In case you missed it, we’ve been having a legendary pre-Festival special event run. In the past few months, we’ve had the great fortune of hosting: 🐎 Ann Patchett with her luminous and rave-reviewed new novel, Whistler. She spoke on-stage with VWF Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig. 📸: Chelsey Stuyt

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 29/09/2026

Event 69. Roundtable on Canadian Sovereignty is sold out in-person, but you can now purchase tickets to watch the event online! Pay-what-you-can options are available for the livestream. October 24 at 10:30 AM (or watch the recording until Nov 1) writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 29/09/2026

Event 48. Yasuko Thanh: An Eyewitness Account in Gaza is sold out in-person, but you can now purchase tickets to watch the event online! Pay-what-you-can options are available for the livestream. 🗓️ October 22 at 8:00 PM (or watch the recording until Nov 1) writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 28/09/2026

Originally envisioned as a film, A New Kind of Clean represents a new level of collaboration between bestselling author Iain Reid and award-winning filmmaker Ellie Foumbi. In conversation with Tom Charity. Presented in partnership with VIFF writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 28/09/2026

We’re pleased to introduce these authors as featured guests for #VWF2026! Tickets for all events on sale now at writersfest.bc.ca.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 28/09/2026

Celebrated authors take the stage in these #VWF2026 events featuring Indigenous writers and their acclaimed latest works, presented in partnership with Talking Stick Festival. 💛 All tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva... 📸 Photo from VWF 2025: Paola Tolentino

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 25/09/2026

Moderated by Corinna Chong, come hear from the authors of three exceptional short-story collections: @delbauchery.bsky.social, @amalelmohtar.com, and Chanel Sutherland. October 22: Presented with Room Magazine writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 25/09/2026

The Vancouver Writers Fest is seeking proposals from qualified Canadian web design and development partners to lead the redesign of our website at writersfest.bc.ca. Please share this opportunity with your networks. Proposals will be accepted until Oct 7. Review the RFP: writersfest.bc.ca/rfp

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 25/09/2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Andrew Sean Greer’s charming latest novel, Villa Coco, is coloured with an endless stream of visitors, some love conundrums, and all the delights of la dolce vita. He’s joined in conversation by Alix Ohlin at #VWF2026. October 21: writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 25/09/2026

Poetry lovers, this one’s for you! Join us at #VWF2026 to hear from local and international poets who will fill your cup with exquisite verse. Browse all poetry events: writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva... 📸 Marc Perez reading at last year’s Poetry Bash.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/09/2026

BC’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, hosts acclaimed Turkish author and journalist Ece Temelkuran for a vital conversation and episode of the Beyond the Headlines series on October 23. @humanrights4bc.bsky.social Free to attend, in-person or online: writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/09/2026

Meet this next group of guest authors! Come listen to them and many more authors at #VWF2026 from October 18–25, 2026. Tickets are live! 🎟️ 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/09/2026

We’re thrilled to share that thanks to the support of our generous donors, the Vancouver Writers Fest has been able to distribute over $15,000 in subsidies to schools across the Lower Mainland this year, enabling hundreds of students to attend #VWF2026 and be inspired by brilliant authors. 💛

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 23/09/2026

In Live to See the Day, journalist @markmedley interviews more than 250 people to find people who have devoted their lives to dreams they know have little chance of coming true. He speaks with Marsha Lederman at #VWF2026. October 20: writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 23/09/2026

Multiple events at #VWF2026 have already sold out, and these events—a mix of youth and adult offerings—are on their way. If you have your eye on any of these seven events, we recommend checking your schedule and booking your tickets soon! 🎟️ writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 22/09/2026

Colin James shares a heartfelt coming-of-age story in his newest memoir Playing the Changes. He is joined by Jared Bland in conversation at #VWF2026. October 20: Presented with Penguin Random House Canada writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 21/09/2026

Meet these guest authors at #VWF2026 happening from October 18-25th! Grab your tickets now. 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 21/09/2026

Join us at these #VWF2026 climate-focused events inspired by the work of award-winning author John Vaillant, and our hopes of repairing humanity’s relationship with the earth. 🧵 🎟️ Tickets at writersfest.bc.ca

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 20/09/2026

In The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI, Cory Doctorow—the bestselling author of Enshittification and The Internet Con—deftly pops the AI bubble. He’s joined by David Beers in conversation. October 22 at 7:30 PM Presented with Raincoast Books writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 19/09/2026

In this year’s edition of our beloved Lyrics Night—featuring dramatic readings of song lyrics that will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between—writers will serenade you with the one song they’d bring to a deserted island. 🎵 Oct 23 at 8 PM writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 19/09/2026

Renowned author Tayari Jones was invited to our Books & Ideas series earlier this year, but had to gracefully decline—she was busy being awarded as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People! We’re beyond thrilled to welcome her to the Festival. October 20: writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 18/09/2026

We are thrilled to introduce this next group of #VWF2026 guest authors. Festival tickets are now on sale! 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 18/09/2026

General ticket sales for #VWF2026 opened this morning, and eight events are SOLD OUT! 🔥🔥🔥 These fast-selling events will likely be the next to hit capacity, so if you’ve been on the fence, we recommend booking your tickets soon. 🧵 writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 17/09/2026

#VWF2026 embraces themes that are a rallying call to all concerned citizens: READ, RESIST, REPAIR, REJOICE. At this year’s Grand Openings: Alma Lee Opening Night Event, esteemed authors and leading thinkers reflect on these essential directives. October 19 at 7:30 PM writersfest.bc.ca

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 17/09/2026

The wait is over! Tickets for all 94 events at the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest are ON SALE NOW. 🎟️🎉📚 Book your tickets (and find additional box office information) at writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 16/09/2026

Tickets for youth events at #VWF2026 went on sale yesterday, and multiple events are already at or near capacity. Teachers, if you’re looking to bring your entire class to the Vancouver Writers Fest, these top pick events still have space available (for now)! 🧵

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 16/09/2026

Catch these authors and many more at #VWF2026! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Tickets on sale Thursday, September 17! 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 16/09/2026

🎟️ General tickets for the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest go on sale TOMORROW, September 17 at 10am! Discover the lineup at writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva... and get ready to reserve your seat at one of North America’s premiere literary festivals.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 15/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets for #VWF2026 go on sale in 2 days! Book your seats starting Thursday, September 17 at 10 AM. Our member presale week is on now, so some events are expected to sell out quickly once ticket sales open to the public. Browse the schedule at writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 15/09/2026

Youth event tickets for the 39th annual Vancouver Writers Fest are on sale NOW! 🎟️🎟️🎟️ Youth events are curated with the BC Curriculum in mind and scheduled during the daytime for school groups to attend, but are open to all. Book now at writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 14/09/2026

If you have your heart set on any of these five events, be prepared to book quickly starting this Thursday, September 17 at 10 AM! 🔥🔥🔥 These events have already sold out the limited member pre-sale, and are likely to be among the first to hit full capacity once tickets go on sale to the public.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 14/09/2026

🎟️ The countdown is on: tickets for #VWF2026 go on sale in 3 days! Book your seats starting Thursday, September 17 at 10 AM. Tickets have already been flying during our member presale week, so get ready to book ASAP! 📖 Explore this year’s remarkable lineup: writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 11/09/2026

Meet these guest authors coming to #VWF2026 from October 18-25! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Tickets on sale Thursday, September 17! 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 11/09/2026

If all the excitement of the October Festival wasn’t enough, we have one more thrilling announcement: Malcolm Gladwell joins us on Nov 24 with The American Way of Killing: a provocative investigation of gun violence in the US. 🎟️ Tickets on sale starting Sept 17: writersfest.bc.ca/event/gladwe...

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Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation | Vancouver Writers Fest

Tickets on sale to the public September 17 at 10 AM (For VWF Members: September 10 at 10 AM) From New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell comes his most urgent book yet: a provocative inves...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 09/09/2026

We are excited to introduce this next line of guest authors at #VWF2026 from October 18-25! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Tickets on sale Thursday, September 17! 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 09/09/2026

This video contains information about the 2026 Vancouver Writers Fest, from October 18–25, in ASL. Three events at #VWF2026 will include ASL interpretation. Learn more at writersfest.bc.ca. Thank you to ASL Interpreting Inc. for providing these videos! youtu.be/3gpArdPw-ko

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Information in ASL – 2026 Vancouver Writers Fest

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 09/09/2026

A reminder for authors everywhere that we are unfortunately still hearing about an increase in scam emails targeting authors, from scammers claiming to be representatives of the VWF. Emails from us will only come from an address ending in @writersfest.bc.ca writersfest.bc.ca/scam-alert

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Warning: Scam Targeting Authors | Vancouver Writers Fest

Warning: Scam Targeting Authors We are aware of an ongoing email fraud targeting authors, sent by scammers purporting to represent various literary festivals, including the Vancouver Writers Fest. T...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 08/09/2026

@viffest.bsky.social returns from October 1–11, and we’re excited to partner on their presentation of Clarissa, a stunning new adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway. 🎬 Tickets are on sale now: viff.org/whats-on/vif... 🗓️ Thursday October 01 – 5:45 pm 🗓️ Sunday October 04 – 3:00 pm

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Clarissa | VIFF 2026

Clarissa brings Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway to Lagos in a gorgeous 35mm vision of nostalgia, romance, class, and past lives.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to all the authors longlisted for the 2026 Giller Prize! We can’t wait to hear from Patrick deWitt, Patricia Finn, Nazanine Hozar, and Lisa Robertson at the Vancouver Writers Fest from October 18–25. gillerprize.ca/the-giller-p...

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The Giller Prize Presents its 2026 Longlist

September 8, 2026 (Toronto, Ontario) – Fourteen remarkable Canadian authors have been named to the 2026 Giller Prize longlist. These exceptional novels were chosen from more than 140 works of fiction ...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 04/09/2026

Meet these authors and many more at #VWF2026 from October 18–25! Browse the full program now at writersfest.bc.ca. Tickets on sale Thursday, September 17. 🎟️

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 03/09/2026

🧑‍🏫 Calling teachers and school librarians across Metro Vancouver! Fourteen fantastic authors are available to visit your classroom between October to December 2026. Apply for Writers in the Classroom by Sept 30: writersfest.bc.ca/youth#writer...

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 01/09/2026

The #VWF2026 Program Guide is here! Visit our website to browse all 94 Festival Week events now. 📖📣 writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festival Join us from October 18–25 to READ, RESIST, and REPAIR; and to discover exceptional new titles from 150+ local and international authors.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 30/08/2026

We’re delighted to introduce another batch of authors joining us at #VWF2026, from October 18–25 on Granville Island and beyond. Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Full event details will be available this Tuesday!

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 28/08/2026

Neither storms, nor rain, nor paper cuts could stop us from getting the #VWF2026 program guide in your hands. VWF Members—as well as teachers and schools across the Lower Mainland—look for the program guide in your email inbox now, and in your mailbox in the days to come! 📫

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 26/08/2026

Each year, we are grateful to work with HarperCollins Canada and to have so many of their incredible authors join us at the Vancouver Writers Fest. This year is no exception. Check out these HarperCollins Canada authors coming to the #VWF2026 Festival, October 18–25, and our Special Events!

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 25/08/2026

Meet more featured guests from the lineup of 150+ authors who will be joining us at this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest, October 18–25! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full list now. Event details will be available in early September!

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/08/2026

Volunteer applications are open for #VWF2026! 📚💛 writersfest.bc.ca/volunteer-in... Our incredible team of 350+ volunteers is the backbone of our flagship Festival. Vancouver Writers Fest volunteers are high school students, retirees, and everything in between. Apply by September 28, 2026!

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 21/08/2026

Cancel your weekend plans because we’ve found your next great romance reads. 💌📚 Prepare to meet the couples from these incredible stories that are sure to make you swoon, cry, and kick your feet in excitement. The authors of these romances will also be at the #VWF2026 Festival from October 18–25.

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 21/08/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce the next batch of authors joining #VWF2026 from October 18–25. Mark your calendars to meet them in Vancouver! Visit writersfest.bc.ca to browse the full lineup now. Event details will be available in early September!

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