Meet the Author

Get up close and personal with Consolation author Michael Redhill, as he joins Toronto Public Library to celebrate the inaugural One Book program.

Michael Redhill is the publisher and one of the editors of Brick, a literary magazine, and the author of Martin Sloane, a finalist for the 2001 Giller Prize, and the short story collection Fidelity. He has also written four poetry collections, including Asphodel and Light-Crossing. His most recent works for the theatre are Goodness and Building Jerusalem, winner of a Dora Award. Consolation is his second novel. Michael lives with his partner and their two sons in France.

One Book Kick-Off

Celebrate the launch of our first One Book program. Enjoy music by Mary Lou Fallis, dramatic readings by Ross Manson and a discussion with Michael Redhill.

  • Mon., Feb., 4, 7 p.m.
  • Toronto Reference Library
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An Intimate 1850s Evening with Michael Redhill

Enjoy an intimate evening with Michael Redhill at Mackenzie House and experience Toronto as it was in the 1850s.

  • Tues., Feb., 5, 7 p.m.
  • Mackenzie House (New location)
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Book Signing

Get a copy of Consolation and have it signed by Michael Redhill.

  • Wed., Feb., 6, 1:30 p.m.
  • Nicholas Hoare Books
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Book Club Chat

Join Toronto Public Library book club members in an informal chat with Michael Redhill.

  • Wed., Feb., 6, 6:30 p.m.
  • North York Central Library
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Interact Online

Submit your questions to author Michael Redhill on Book Buzz, the library's online book club.