Books & Bottles: A Queer Soiree for the Bookish!
About this Event
It's the 3rd annual Books & Bottles event! Join us at Now & Later (1007 Bloor St W) for a cozy summer evening of books, wine, delicious food, new friends, and delightfully queer literary chaos. Whether you’re here for the reading recs, the raffle prizes, or simply to sip something lovely on a patio with good people — we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a devoted bookworm, a casual reader, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking to meet new people in a relaxed, low-key setting, Books & Bottles is the perfect Pride hangout for you!
👯♂️ What to expect
✨ Wine + plenty of non-alcoholic options
🌭 Dinner from Sausage Party (incredible for vegans & non-vegans alike!)
🍰 Dessert treats to cool down from the heat
📓 Welcome goodies + notebooks for all the book recs (or digits 👀) you’ll collect
🎟️ Tons of raffle prizes announced throughout the night- books! Giftcards! & More!
💬 Speed-Friending: Bookish Edition
🎶 Music, cozy vibes, and a very queer atmosphere
📚 Shop an queer curation of books during the event from Book People
📚📚📚 Fun things from publishers & local bookstores, including Hachete Book Group, Another Story, Hopeless Romantics, Book People, Flying Books, & Queen Books.
🎉 Grand Raffle Prize – Generously Provided by Rakuten Kobo
We’re excited to feature a Grand Raffle Prize Bundle generously provided by Rakuten Kobo! One lucky winner will receive an incredible reading package designed for cozy, portable reading anywhere.
Prize Includes:
📕 Kobo Clara Colour eReader
A lightweight, glare-free, waterproof colour eReader perfect for all your reading needs, day or night.
😴 SleepCover (for Kobo Clara Colour)
A sleek protective cover that wakes your device when opened and puts it to sleep when closed. Stylish, durable, and perfect for reading on the go.
📄 Page-Turn Remote
An ergonomic remote that lets you turn pages so you can read with even more ease!
Winner will be announced the evening of the event on June 22nd!
🎟️ Ticket Tiers
$45 — Entry + Drink + Dessert + 1 Raffle Entry
$60 — Entry + NA Drink + Dinner + 10 Raffle Entries
$70 — Entry + Drink + Dinner + 20 Raffle Entries
$85 — Entry + 2 Drinks + Dinner + Dessert + 30 Raffle Entries
$120 — This special Supporter Ticket includes Entry + 2 Drinks + Dinner + 2 Desserts + 50 Raffle Entries + A Queer Book Club Tote Bag
All attendees will receive a welcome pack complete with notebooks for jotting down recommendations, thoughts, and potentially flirtatious exchanges, plus some freebie swag from local partners.
💘 Speed-Friending: Bookish Edition (Starts at 7PM)
Bring a favourite book (or two!) and join us for queer speed-friending with a literary twist!
You might leave with:
📚 A way longer TBR list
💌 A new crush
🫶 A few new friends
✨ Or all of the above!
☀️ This is primarily an outdoor patio event, with indoor space available if the weather decides to be dramatic.
Agenda
Bookish Speed-Friending
Info: Bring a favourite book or two of any genre, & join us for bookish speed-friending! All attendees will get a little notebook and pencil to keep track of the countless book recs flying around. Hear the bell? Time to talk to someone new!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 25.00 to CAD 129.13
