2024 Toronto Book Awards-Preview Finalists at the Arts & Letters Club

Celebrate the finalists for the 2024 Toronto Book Awards!

The Arts & Letters Club, in partnership with the City of Toronto, welcomes and celebrates the shortlisted authors of the 2024 Toronto Book Awards - the Awards' 50th anniversary! Please join us to participate in the excitement of meeting and hearing this year’s finalists talk about and read selections from their books. Book signings will take place following the presentations.

The shortlist is:

· Reuniting with Strangers — Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio (Douglas & McIntyre)

· The Roosting Box — Kristen den Hartog (Goose Lane)

· The Rasmussen Papers — Connie Gault (Thistledown Press)

· The Suicide Magnet – Paul McLaughlin (Dundurn)

· I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together — Maurice Vellekoop (Random House Canada)

This event, which includes light refreshments, is open to the public at a cost of $25 plus taxes. Reservations can be made through . Please reserve early since seating is limited.

ABOUT THE TORONTO BOOK AWARDS

Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the Toronto Book Awards honours books of literary merit that are inspired by the city. This year, the Toronto Book Awards received a resounding 116 submissions. This is the third year the Arts & Letters Club is staging this preview event.

This is also an opportunity to enjoy the ambience of the Arts & Letters Club. Located at 14 Elm Street and constructed in 1891, the Club’s nationally historic building is one of Toronto’s hidden gems. It has been home away from home for writers, artists, musicians, architects and actors for over a century. Its members have included many renowned Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven.

With its rich history, the Arts & Letters Club is a perfect venue to celebrate Toronto’s talent. For more about the club visit or contact Fiona McKeown, [email protected], 416-597-0223.

Host or Publisher The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto