MONDAY, JULY 11

David and Sharon Johnston: Discussing their latest books. Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax. 4 p.m. Free

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Brockton Writers Series: Queer Night, with Gwen Benaway, Kumasi Jay Gwynne, Matthew R. Loney, Yaya Yao, and Rachna Contractor. Full of Beans, 1348 Dundas St. W., Toronto. 6:30 p.m. PWYC

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Suzanne Sutherland: Sutherland will discuss the history of zine making and teach how to make one. TPL Parkdale Branch, 1303 Queen St. W., Toronto. 6 p.m. Free

THURSDAY, JULY 14–17

Saskatchewan Festival of Words: Readings and events, with Anakana Schofield, Angie Abdou, Douglas Gibson, and more. Various locations, Moose Jaw, Sask. Full schedule: festivalofwords.com

FRIDAY, JULY 15

City Park Library: Second anniversary bash, with Lara Bozabalian, Jeff Kirby, and more. City Park Cooperative, 31 & 51 Alexander St., Toronto. 6:30 p.m. Free

FRIDAY, JULY 15–17

Lakefield Literary Festival: Readings and events, with Pamela Mordecai, George Elliott Clarke, Rosemary Sullivan, Cordelia Strube, Amy Jones, and more. Various locations, Lakefield, Ont. Full schedule: lakefieldliteraryfestival.com

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Karen Molson: Reading and signing her book The Company of Crows. Novel Idea, 156 Princess St., Kingston, Ont. 11 a.m. Free novelideabooks.ca

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Jeffrey Round: Launching his book Endgame. Sleuth of Baker Street, 907 Millwood Rd., Toronto. 2 p.m. Free

Send listings for any Canadian literary events to events@quillandquire.com.