Book events from May 3

Book events in Ottawa from May 3, 2014.

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SATURDAY, MAY 3

A Hundred Years on a Handshake author Brian Hanington will host a book signing from noon to 2 p.m. at the Arnprior Book Shop, 152 John St. N.

Smiths Falls Public Library’s Human Library Project features Shadows in the Tree author Jennifer DeBruin, 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. (30 mins. one-on-one discussion sessions must be booked with library). 81 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls.

Author S.L. Osborne, In the Shadow of the Pole, An Early History of Arctic Expeditions, 1871-1912 will host a book signing, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at A Sense of Country on Raglan Street in Renfrew. Info: www.shadowofthepole.com

Brenda Chapman will sign copies of Cold Mourning at Perfect Books, 258A Elgin (at Somerset), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Sandra Gulland will present her new book, The Shadow Queen, 1 p.m. at The Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Blvd. Tickets are $15. Phone 613-623-8800 to reserve or purchase at the Library. A reception and book signing will follow.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

Judith Campbell, author of The Caregiver’s Guide, will be a featured guest at the Galilee Centre’s Care for the Caregiver, 398 John St. N., Arnprior, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Academic, former adviser to Stephen Harper and University of Calgary Prof. Tom Flanagan’s new book, Persona Non Grata: The Death of Free Speech in the Internet Era, will launch, 7 p.m. at Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St. Admission $20, and all attendees will be able to purchase one copy of his book for $10 (the book retails for $29.95). Tickets available at ticketweb.ca, at Compact Music, 785 Bank St., 206 Bank St., and at the door.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Ottawa mystery writers Barbara Fradkin and Mary Jane Maffini/Victoria Abbott will sign and schmooze from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Indigo Barrhaven. Info: www.victoria-abbott.com or www.maryjanemaffini.com

The Alice Munro Symposium takes place May 9-11 at the University of Ottawa, and features a stellar lineup of speakers, critics and writers, including Munro’s official biographer, Robert Thacker; the leading scholar-critic of the short story, Charles E. May; a panel of appreciative writers (Steven Heighton, Lisa Moore, Robert McGill, and Aritha Van Herk); and a “career panel” comprising Munro’s lifelong agent and her key Canadian and American editors (Virgina Barber, Ann Close, Douglas Gibson, Daniel Menaker). For more info and to register: canlit-symposium.ca

SATURDAY, MAY 10

The Ottawa Romance Writers Association is offering the workshop, How to Get Published — Tips from a New York Literary Agent, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Ottawa City Hall Council Chambers, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa You must have an Ottawa Public Library card to register. Info: biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/node/18928

Ottawa writer rob mclennan launches his first collection of short fiction, The Uncertainty Principle: stories, 5 p.m. at The Manx Pub, 370 Elgin St.

Capital Crime Writers presents Capital Mayhem: A Day of Signings, Readings & Panels, with Peter Robinson (Alan Banks series) as keynote speaker, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library, 120 Metcalfe St. Registration: mayhem@capitalcrimewriters.com

Deadly Tricks author Kimberley Mansfield will present at the Wakefield Authors Brunch & Book Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Wakefield Mill, 60 Mill St., Wakefield, Que.

Child/Parent Coach Natalia McPhedran of Ottawa will sign copies of her new book, Life With KIDS: Empowering our Children to be Ready for The Real World, from noon to 4 p.m. at Chapters South Keys, 2210 Bank St. Info: www.nataliacoachingyou.ca or 613-229-8955.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Authors R.J. Harlick and Vicki Delany would love to see you at the launch of their new books, Silver Totem of Shame, Juba Good and Under Cold Stone, 7 p.m. at the Heart and Crown Pub in the ByWard Market, 67 Clarence St.

The Canadian Authors Association — National Capital Region Branch has announced the finalists in the 2014 National Capital Writing Contest. The awards will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St. at Laurier Ave. Friends, family and the public are encouraged to attend the event to support these talented, award-winning writers, and hear readings from some of their work. A brief reception will follow presentation of the awards.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Join a conversation with author Heather Menzies on connecting with each other and the earth as she launches her memoir, Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 251 Bank St., second floor. The event will feature a finger-food potluck and music. Kids are welcome.

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