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Jian Ghomeshi Takes a Trip Back to 1982

In his new book, released last month, one of Canada's favourite interviewers interviews himself.

The Down-low on The Word on the Street

The annual Word on the Street festival brings Toronto's noses out of books, into the fresh air, and then back into books again.

By Carly Maga Sep. 21st, 9:00 am

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If Someone Wanted to Start a Campaign to Save the World’s Biggest Bookstore…

World's Biggest Bookstore is giving up its lease. We dug up once charming moment at the store on film in tribute.

By Torontoist Jun. 21st, 12:00 pm

Five Up-and-Coming Cartoonists We Discovered at TCAF 2012

One of the joys—and the point—of festivals like TCAF is discovering artists you've never encountered. Here are five of our favourites from this weekend.

By Matt Demers (Guest Contributor) May. 7th, 5:00 pm

Nerds, Rejoice: The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is Here

If you've always wondered but never been, here's your introduction to the annual indie comics fest.

By Matt Demers (Guest Contributor) May. 4th, 1:30 pm

Julie Wilson’s Love Letter to Readers

Seen Reading, based on the blog of the same name, is a collection of micro-fiction that captures the imaginary world created by readers while in transit with their books.

By Jaime Woo May. 2nd, 5:00 pm

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Despite a Rough Political Year, Toronto Public Library Usage Is Up

It isn't just lip service: Torontonians really do love their libraries.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 27th, 2:15 pm

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The (Surprise) Heartthrobs of Canadian Poetry

A new exhibition reveals previously unseen photos of Canadian poets at the dawn of their careers. And, they're really cute.

By Kelli Korducki Apr. 3rd, 1:00 pm

Historicist: Empire State of Mind

Struggling writers from the University Of Toronto to the Big Apple.

By Kevin Plummer Feb. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Scott Pilgrim vs. Reality

A fan went on a Scott Pilgrimmage, camera in tow, and captured all the real-life locations that inspired scenes in the graphic novels. Photo/illustration compilation fun!

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 25th, 10:45 am

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Toronto Loves Its Libraries: Circulation Figures Show 2011 Was Busiest Year Yet

Numbers provided today show an increase in both circulation and visits.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisJan. 11th, 3:00 pm

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2011 Hero: Margaret Atwood

Nominated for: exposing the idiocy of the Brothers Ford better than anyone else.

By Meg Campbell • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 22nd, 9:55 am

Joan Didion’s Blue Nights, and Her Night in Toronto

Award-winning memoirist Joan Didion took some time at the Harbourfront Centre last night to talk about grieving, the subject of her latest book.

By Max Mertens (Guest Contributor) Nov. 9th, 5:53 pm

Giller Prize Shortlist Just Announced

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 4th, 11:30 am

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Book Tribute to Jack Layton Just Released

Hope is Better than Fear, a new essay collection that's just been released as an e-book, honours Layton's work and encourages Canadians to carry it on.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 29th, 1:00 pm

Scene: 100 Thousand Poets for Change

The largest poetry reading in history took place today, in cities around the world and venues across Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Nancy PaivaSep. 24th, 9:59 pm

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New Literary Journal Gets Meta With a Review on Reviewing

The Toronto Review of Books is the latest addition to our city's literary scene, and that scene includes soba noodles.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Sep. 19th, 11:30 am

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Beguiling the Children

Comics shop The Beguiling has opened an offshoot, called Little Island Comics, just for kids.

By Matt Demers (Guest Contributor) Sep. 7th, 12:00 pm

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