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"He's the bad boy of the Canadian art scene," said Nino Ricci, raising an (ample) eyebrow at Iain Baxter&. As the UTAC crowd finished chewing on Ricci's words of introduction, the man with the ampersand-emblazoned cap took his place at the podium.

At a time when some writers are accusing the Canadian publishing industry of not doing enough to promote and market their books, the Toronto Public Library is helping to fill in the gap by presenting a Can-Lit reading series at library branches all across the GTA this Spring. The timing for the cutely named “eh List Author Series” couldn’t be better; as the economy falters and more and more readers turn to the TPL in search of free reading material, what better way for local Canadian authors to self-promote than by giving free readings at your nearest library?

WORDS: Imagine what a book club might be like if the author decided to show up and discuss the book with you. By the Lake Book Club strives to be just that. Tonight they have author Nino Ricci in to read from and discuss his book The Origin of Species. Light refreshments are served off the top, and the author will sign copies of his book following the question and answer. The Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive), 7:15 p.m., $20.

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