Epic Books

10/14/2026

It’s on-sale week for Learning to Breathe by Clara Hughes! Thrilled to see this beautiful book out in the world and over at The Sequel in advance of the gritLIT: Hamilton's Readers and Writers Festival event next week.

Clara Hughes, the six-time Olympic medalist, and only person who has won multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, will be sitting down with Robin Lacambra to discuss her fascinating and vulnerable new memoir.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 - 7 PM
📍Playhouse Cinema, 177 Sherman Ave. N

Tickets are available at gritlit.ca/offseason-events.

10/09/2026

Excited to screen The Bookstore That Never Sleeps in-store as part of Hamilton Film Festival! Tickets are on-sale now!

Hamilton! Thrilled to share that The Bookstore That Never Sleeps is an Official Selection at the 21st Annual Hamilton Film Festival.

Taking a page right out of our own film, we’re doing something brand new: a one-night-only pop-up screening INSIDE an actual bookstore! This is a first for both our film and the festival.

Once the shop closes for the night, we’re dimming the lights and transforming Epic Books on Locke Street into an intimate after-hours cinema.

📍 Epic Books (Locke St. location)
📅 Saturday, October 24th @ 6:30 PM

Seating will be limited for this intimate screening - stay tuned for ticket info coming very soon! 🎟️

Huge thanks to Epic Books for co-presenting the screening and The Hamilton Film Festival for their kindness and support. See you in Hamilton!

10/09/2026

Both locations are open regular hours today (Friday) and Saturday and are closed on Sunday for Thanksgiving!

10/03/2026

Good morning Telling Tales! Isn’t this the most beautiful spot to spend the day?! We’re thrilled to once again be the official bookseller for Pr***en and Young Adult readers. You can find us right next to the autograph tent.

10/01/2026

Join us as welcome Vikki VanSickle, in conversation with Anuja Varghese, discussing her new novel The Mystic and the Missing Girl.

Small town secrets, a reluctant psychic, and the cold case that could expose them all. The Mystic and the Missing Girl is the perfect October read!

📅 Thursday, October 22 - 6:30
📍 Epic Books, 226 Locke St S.

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-conversation-with-vikki-vansickle-tickets-2002594099861?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

09/30/2026

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home. Serving as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of the Residential School system and an opportunity to reflect on what we can do to support reconciliation, today and everyday.

09/24/2026

The Comedian’s Book of the Dead, a profound, funny, and imaginative underworld quest, from Gary Barwin has officially hit the shelves this week. We can’t wait to celebrate with Gary next week!

📅 Wednesday, September 30th - 7 PM
📍 Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N.

All are welcome, come join us!

Gary Barwin Book*hug Press The Staircase

09/01/2026

Pub day!! ✨

Happy on-sale to Rick Campanelli! Copies of TEMPTED are available at both locations.

We’ll also be on-hand as gritLIT hosts Rick “The Temp” Campanelli’s hometown launch on Thursday, September 3rd at Theatre Aquarius.

Rick will interviewed by Mark Furukawa, from Dr.Disc, discussing his journey growing up in Hamilton to the peak years of MuchMusic and ET Canada and what was going on behind the scenes. The conversation will be followed by a meet and great with Rick for those who purchased a book to get them signed.

Tickets: https://rickataquarius.eventbrite.ca

Dr. Disc Hamilton HarperCollins Canada Theatre Aquarius

08/29/2026

Hello sunshine! ☀️

It’s a beautiful day for a bit of fun summer romance! We’re so excited for Monday’s event with Joss Richard & Bal Khabra, in conversation with Lavanya Lakshmi, at Fielding Estate Winery!

The perfect way to celebrate the last of that summer goodness. Join us for a fun chat and a glass or two of great w**e.

Presented by Grimsby Public Library, link to tickets is in our bio.

08/25/2026

Kitchen Confidential restocked over at The Sequel! If you’re coming to Playhouse Cinema to see Tony we’ve got you covered!