2011 Season
Barrie
IFOA Barrie: Aboriginal Authors Festival
- 7:30 PM
- Tuesday October 25, 2011
- Gryphon Theatre
Cost: $10
An event in celebration of the opening of the Centre for Health and Wellness where Georgian College's Aboriginal Studies Centre will take its new home. Readings and a round table discussion by authors Jospeh Boyden, David Groux, Drew Hayden Taylor and Lee Maracle. Hosted by TVO's Cheryl Jackson.
IFOA Barrie
- 7:30 PM
- Tuesday November 1, 2011
- Barrie Public Library, Painswick Branch
Cost: $10
Readings by Patrick deWitt, Stephen Kelman, Joshua Knelman and Meg Wolitzer, followed by a book signing.
Brantford
IFOA Brantford
- 7:30 PM
- Tuesday October 18, 2011
- Woodland Cultural Centre - Museum Building
Cost: $10
Join us for readings by James Bartleman, Lauren B. Davis and Dany Laferrière, followed by a book signing.
Burlington
IFOA Burlington
- 7:30 PM
- Wednesday October 26, 2011
- Burlington Art Centre, Shoreline Room
Cost: $10
Round table discussion featuring authors Anne Enright, Tom Perrotta and John Burnham Schwartz moderated by Rachel Giese, followed by a Q & A period and a book signing. Hosted by TVO's Thom Ernst.
Durham
IFOA Durham
- 7:30 PM
- Thursday October 20, 2011
- Whitby Centennial Building, The Regal Room
Cost: $10
Join us for a reading and interview with up-and-coming UK authors Yvvette Edwards and Sarah Winman, moderated by TVO's Thom Ernst. The event will be followed by a book signing.
Hamilton
IFOA Hamilton: Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Finalists
- 7 PM
- Thursday October 27, 2011
- Art Gallery of Hamilton, Tanenbaum Pavilion
Cost: $10
Readings by the authors shortlisted for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize.
IFOA Hamilton: An Evening with Anansi
- 7 PM
- Sunday October 30, 2011
- Gallery on the Bay
Cost: $10
Readings by House of Anansi authors Peter Behrens, Lynn Coady, Patrick deWitt and Stephen Kelman, followed by a book signing.
Markham
IFOA Markham
- 7:30 PM
- Friday October 21, 2011
- Markham Museum Transportation Building
Cost: $10
Readings by Francisco Goldman, Shilpi Somaya Gowda, Dany Laferrière and Bharati Mukherjee, followed by a book signing. Hosted by TVO's Thom Ernst.
Midland
IFOA Midland
- 7:30 PM
- Wednesday November 2, 2011
- Midland Public Library
Cost: $10
Round table discussion entitled Men with Pens, featuring authors Stephen Kelman, Joshua Knelman, Timothy Taylor and Andrew Westoll, moderated by Bert Archer.
IFOA Midland
- 7:30 PM
- Thursday November 3, 2011
- Midland Public Library
Cost: $10
Readings by Helen Humphreys and Madeleine Thien, followed by a joint interview with both authors moderated by Susan Swan.
Orillia
IFOA Orillia
- 7:30 PM
- Tuesday November 1, 2011
- Stephen Leacock Museum
Cost: $10
Readings by Clarke Blaise, Will Ferguson, Rachel Simon and Timothy Taylor, followed by a book signing.
Owen Sound
IFOA Owen Sound @ Words Aloud
- 2 PM
- Sunday October 30, 2011
- Best Western Inn on the Bay
Cost: $10
Readings by Clarke Blaise, Wayne Johnston, Madeleine Thien and Meg Wolitzer, followed by a book signing. Host: TVO Parents' Cheryl Jackson
Parry Sound
IFOA Parry Sound
- 7:30 PM
- Wednesday November 2, 2011
- Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
Cost: $12
Readings by Patrick deWitt, Will Ferguson, Helen Humphreys and Madeleine Thien, followed by a book signing.
Picton
IFOA Picton
- 7 PM
- Friday October 28, 2011
- Books & Company
Cost: $10
Readings by Elizabeth Hay, Stuart MacBride, Erin Morgenstern and Daniel Woodrell, followed by a book signing.
Port Hope
IFOA Port Hope
- 7:30 PM
- Saturday October 29, 2011
- Trinity College School, Levan Hall
Cost: $10
Readings by Anita Rau Badami, Rana Dasgupta,Helen Oyeyemi and Emma Ruby-Sachs, followed by a book signing.
Thunder Bay
IFOA Thunder Bay
- 7 PM
- Sunday October 16, 2011
- Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites, Provinical Room
Cost: $10
Readings by James Bartleman, Johanna Skibsrud and Jane Urquhart, followed by a Q & A period. Host: TVO Parents' Cheryl Jackson
Toronto
IFOA Toronto
- 7 PM
- Tuesday November 8, 2011
- Brigantine Room
Cost: $10
Join us for a reading and interview with Joan Didion. Interviewer: Margaret MacMillan. Join us for a reading and interview with Joan Didion. Interviewer: Margaret MacMillan. Hosted by TVO's Piya Chattopadhyay.
Uxbridge
IFOA Uxbridge
- 11 AM
- Saturday October 22, 2011
- Wyndance Golf Club
Cost: 25 (includes brunch)
Join us for Books and Brunch featuring a reading and interview with Shilpi Somaya Gowda.
Windsor
IFOA Windsor
- 8 PM
- Friday November 4, 2011
- The Art Gallery of Windsor
Cost: $10
IFOA Ontario is excited to once again present a stage at BookFest Windsor. Join us for readings by Clarke Blaise, Brian Francis, Will Ferguson and Sarita Mandanna, followed by a book signing.
Woodstock
IFOA Woodstock
- 7:30 PM
- Tuesday October 18, 2011
- Knox Presbyterian Church
Cost: $10
Readings by Joe Dunthorne, Joy Fielding and Johanna Skibsrud, followed by a book signing.







