Victoria has a lot to be proud of following the publication of Best Canadian Poetry 2019. Not only is it a wonderful representation of the remarkable talent within our country, but also features several local poets, proving that Victoria B.C. has a lot to offer. Join us on January 23rd to celebrate the many local poets that made their mark in Canadian poetry in 2019 including Ali Blythe, Marilyn Bowering, Sara Cassidy, Kayla Czaga, Dallas Hunt, Sonnet L'Abbe, and Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton.

This event is free to attend. Copies of Best Canadian Poetry 2019 will be available for purchase. Treats and tea will be provided.

This is a free to attend private event. Please RSVP by emailing: bolenspecialevents@gmail.com.

As part of our series of single nights, we wanted to offer something a little different this time around. With that in mind, we are happy to say that the one and only Meg Tilly and her partner Don Calame will join us on February 9th at 6:30 PM to instruct us on how to craft the perfect letter for the love of your life or the love of your life to be.

Remember that a love letter can be written to anyone, whether it is a good friend, a family member, or even to oneself. This event is all-inclusive, and everyone interested in exploring the art of love letter writing is welcome.

*Please come prepared with writing utensils and a notebook. Tea and treats will be provided.

Free to attend | In-store | Books will be available for purchase

Due to unforeseen publisher delays, this event will be rescheduled and the currently listed date is simply a placeholder. Please sit tight while we work with the publisher to find the best date for this exciting event. In the meantime, sign up for our newsletter be the first to know the new date!

Calling all baking enthusiasts! The one and only Bruno Feldeisen, judge of The Great Canadian Baking Show, will be joining us this fall for an event that will be truly delicious, to say the least. You'll have the chance to see three local baking companies go head to head in a bake off, eat yummy cake, and meet Bruno in person to celebrate his forthcoming book, Baking with Bruno.

The competition will be judged by Bruno and select local influencers. You'll also hear Bruno discuss his new book before getting your copy signed by the baking master himself! This event will be free to attend, and drinks and cakes will be provided.