Whet your appetite with literary lunches. Enjoy an irresistible pairing of books and wine. Learn more about the eating locally movement.

Lit Lunch: Toronto Masters of Narrative

Featuring writers Barry Callaghan (Between Trains) and Ray Robertson (What Happened Later). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m.
  • Deer Park Branch
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Lit Lunch: Lads Who Lit

Featuring writers Dave Bidini (Around the World in 57 ½ Gigs) and Paul Quarrington (The Ravine). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m.
  • Pape Danforth Branch
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Literary Buzz: A Taste of Spain

Béa Gonzalez (The Mapmaker's Opera) speaks about Spain's rich culture and history. You can also take part in a paid wine-tasting featuring the exotic wines of Spain.

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  • Wed., Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
  • Lillian H. Smith Branch
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Lit Lunch: Romance Fiction with Teeth

Featuring writers Kelley Armstrong (Personal Demon) and Eve Silver (Dark Prince). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Thurs., Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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Lit Lunch: Spectacular Speculative Fiction

Featuring writers Nalo Hopkinson (The New Moon's Arms) and Guy Gavriel Kay (Ysabel). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 20, 12:30 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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Lit Lunch: Ladies Who Lit

Featuring writers Tish Cohen (Town House) and Diane Schoemperlen (At A Loss for Words). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 20, 12:30 p.m.
  • North York Central Library
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Lit Lunch: The Spymasters

Featuring writers Brendan Howley (The Witness Tree) and José Latour (Comrades in Miami). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 20, 12:30 p.m.
  • City Hall Branch
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Literary Buzz: Sparkling with Fashion

Fashion icon Jeanne Beker (author of Passion for Fashion) reflects on the world of fashion. You can also take part in a paid wine-tasting featuring sparkling wines that evoke the high-fashion life.

  • Thurs., Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
  • Yorkville Branch
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Lit Lunch: History Re-Imagined

Featuring writers Dennis Bock (The Communist's Daughter) and Alissa York (Effigy). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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Lit Lunch: Bloody Books

Featuring writers Linwood Barclay (No Time For Goodbye) and Maureen Jennings (The K Hand Shape). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m.
  • Northern District Branch
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Lit Lunch: In the Presence of Poets

Featuring poets Ken Babstock (Airstream Land Yacht) and Souvankham Thammavongsa (Found). Bring your lunch or buy a complete meal for $5.

  • Wed., Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m.
  • Runnymede Branch
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Think Globally, Eat Locally

Gardening guru Lorraine Johnson, renowned chef David Adjey, and wine expert Konrad Ejbich discuss how to reduce your dinner's carbon footprint by choosing the best in local foods. Food journalist Chris Nuttal-Smith moderates.

  • Thurs., Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
  • Riverdale Branch
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Literary Buzz: Vintage France

Sandra Gulland (Josephine B. trilogy) shares her new novel Mistress of the Sun, set in 17th century France. You can also take part in a paid wine-tasting featuring classic French wines.

  • Thurs., Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
  • Bayview Branch
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