Carter Vance Book Signing

Join Carter Vance as he signs copies of his novel Smaller Animals!

Adam Brinkert was raised a world apart from the lights of Ottawa and the din of politics, in a small city in Northern Ontario. Pursuing justice and a way to make things better for the people he grew up with, he became an assistant to a Member of Parliament, living his youth in the offices and hallways of power. But, as he grows towards his 30s, he begins to doubt what it was all for; were his experiences all merely for self-aggrandizement and not the greater good? Twists of fate and slights of political hand will test Adam’s belief in himself, and what he believes is right, while he navigates the landscape of a country, and a world, that is changing rapidly. All the while, he struggles to define his relationships with the people around him, including his erstwhile friend-cum-political rival Truss and his ex-girlfriend and co-worker Kathleen. Adam’s journey will take him across the county and back to his home, searching for a spark to guide him where he truly belongs.

An Evening with Cory Doctorow, presented by The Perfect Books Lecture Series and The Other Hill

We are so excited to present author, professor, and activist Cory Doctorow as part of The Perfect Books Lecture Series. This event is presented in partnership with The Other Hill.

Please join us on January 28th 2026 at allsaints as Toronto-born Cory Doctorow gives one of his iconic lectures on his most recent book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It, followed by an audience Q&A session and book signing.

And just for a few days, you can get early bird tickets on sale until midnight on December 31st for $10!

When: January 28, 2026. Doors 7:00pm, Event 7:30-8:30pm

Where: allsaints, 317 Chapel St, Ottawa

General Tickets: $15

Tickets here: https://theotherhill-lautrecolline.ca/event/an-evening-with-cory-doctorow-presented-by-perfect-books-and-the-other-hill/

Cory Doctorow (craphound.com) is a science fiction author, activist, and journalist. He is the author of dozens of books, most recently ENSHITTIFICATION: WHY EVERYTHING SUDDENLY GOT WORSE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT (nonfiction); and the novels PICKS AND SHOVELS and THE BEZZLE (followups to RED TEAM BLUES). Other notable books include the solarpunk novels WALKAWAY and THE LOST CAUSE; the tech policy books THE INTERNET CON and CHOKEPOINT CAPITALISM; and the internationally bestselling YA LITTLE BROTHER series; and the picture book POESY THE MONSTER SLAYER. He maintains a daily blog at Pluralistic.net. He works for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, is an AD White Professor at Cornell University; an MIT Media Lab Research Affiliate; a Visiting Professor of Computer Science at Open University; a Visiting Professor of Practice at the University of North Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science. He co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. Born in Toronto, Canada, he now lives in Los Angeles. In 2020, he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. In 2022, he earned the Sir Arthur Clarke Imagination in Service to Society Awardee for lifetime achievement. In 2024, the Media Ecology Association awarded him the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity. York University (Canada) made him an Honourary Doctor of Laws; and the Open University (UK) made him an Honourary Doctor of Computer Science.

Book Signing with Ernie Bies

Join local Barrhaven author Ernie Bies for an afternoon of chatting and book signing as you browse, from 1:00-3:00pm!

An Afternoon with Gillian Deacon

*SOLD OUT* Join Wakefield Writer’s Festival on February 1 for a powerful and engaging literary afternoon with Gillian Deacon (journalist, television and radio host and bestselling author) as she launches her brand-new book, A Love Affair with the Unknown, Leaning Into the Uncertainty of Modern Life.

In this deeply personal and beautifully crafted work, Deacon reflects on resilience, reinvention, and the unpredictable forces that shape our lives. Her sharp insight, warmth, and candour promise a literary afternoon that is both moving and illuminating. Our host will be Lucy van Oldenbarneveld, award-winning journalist, television host, reporter, and communications specialist, known for her empathy, humour, and ability to bring out the heart of a story. Together, these two exceptional women will explore the themes behind Deacon’s new book, her creative path, and the search for meaning in the face of uncertainty. Expect an intimate, inspiring exchange that lingers long after the event ends.

With book sales by Perfect Books.

Details here: https://www.writersfete.com/

Book Launch: Hide and Sikh with Sunny Dhillon

Ottawa, come out to celebrate Sunny Dhillon’s debut book Hide and Sikh: Letters from a Life in Brown Skin!

In 2018, Sunny Dhillon resigned as a journalist with The Globe and Mail. His blog post announcing his departure went unexpectedly viral. It was a decision that had been long brewing and Dhillon posted the piece with the hope that it would lead to “meaningful reflection on the lack of diversity in Canadian journalism and the problems therein.” But he was not optimistic.

In this sharply funny memoir, shaped as a series of letters to his daughter, Dhillon explains why he was not hopeful. From his earliest memories, his experience of being Canadian was shaped by race, and as a child he’d often found himself confused by what he should do when the fact he was “different” was raised. His first reaction was to hide – from his skin colour, from his native tongue and even from his name. Until he realized he didn’t feel the need to hide anymore, that he didn’t want to hide anymore. With warmth, honesty and lots of humour, Dhillon shares his journey so that his daughter will not have to struggle through the lessons he took too long to learn, so that she will know who she is and be proud.

SUNNY DHILLON is a former news reporter whose viral essay “Journalism While Brown and When to Walk Away” highlighted the significant challenges that journalists of colour can face. Sunny worked as a print reporter for ten years. He has also appeared on television and radio and has spoken at conferences. He is passionate about racial justice and continues to write on that theme. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. He and his young family now live in Ontario, where Sunny attends law school. This is his first book.

Book Signing with Scott Godwin

Pop into the store and join Scott Godwin for a book signing from 1-3pm!

You and Me is a haunting, lyrical debut novel that captures love in its most intimate, raw, and unforgettable form. Scott Godwin explores the fragile beauty of connection, the weight of trauma, and the piercing ache of loss through the lives of two men whose bond is as tender as it is profound.

The story begins in a quiet rural town in Ontario, January 2024, as an early morning run turns into a nightmare. The narrator is left to confront grief, guilt, and the unimaginable void of life without the one who made him whole. Godwin’s narrative then unfolds in memory: a relationship that began years earlier in a bustling city gym, where guardedness met vulnerability, and affection blossomed amid curiosity, longing, and shared histories.

SCOTT GODWIN has been involved with the arts for nearly twenty years, but now focuses his attention exclusively on writing. He is the co-owner of an award-winning coffee bar in eastern Ontario, where he lives with his husband and two dogs.

The Inaugural Father Jim Bleackley OMI Lecture on Indigenous Justice with Guest Speaker Niigaan Sinclair

Join us at the free event on the subject of Indigenous Justice with guest speaker Niigaan Sinclair, co-sponsored by St.Joseph's Parish and Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa. 

Niigaan Sinclair is an Anishinaabe writer, editor, professor, and activist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He frequently speaks on Indigenous issues on CTV, CBC and APTN. His book Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre won the Governor General’s Award for English-language non-fiction at the 2024 Governor General’s Awards.

Perfect Books will be selling copies of Niigaan Sinclair's book as well as books by other Indigenous authors.

For more information, contact St.Joe's: 613-233-4095 x 251, or info@st-josephs.ca

Book Signing with Julian McKenzie

Don’t miss the chance to talk to podcast host and author Julian McKenzie about his book Black Aces!

The game of hockey has long been considered a predominantly white sport in nearly every facet of its being. But if you look through the annals of the game, you will find Black players who have created longstanding hockey moments. We know — or think we know — these people as hockey players. But do we know how they got here as people? And what about the multitude of factors that have helped shape who they are?

Black Aces tells these stories, going deeper than what has previously been covered in traditional media. The Athletic's Julian McKenzie talks to Hall of Famers, Olympic Gold medalists, World Champions, Stanley Cup playoff heroes, and auteurs of hockey history. Completing this modern portrait are the voices of up-and-coming players who look toward the future and defining moments of their own.

Julian McKenzie is an NHL staff writer for The Athletic and the co-host of the Chris Johnston Show with hockey insider Chris Johnston. McKenzie also has bylines in the New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, the Montreal Gazette and the Canadian Press among other publications. McKenzie has also appeared on TSN, Sportsnet, CBC, CTV, ESPN Radio, NHL Network and other platforms. 

Book Signing with Theresa Redmond

Join PEI author Theresa Redmond for a book signing from her novel Bound!

In the late 1700s, determinedly independent Suzanna Torriano arrives on St. John’s Island as an amateur botanist and the new governor’s mistress. But Suzanna is soon caught between two worlds—the colonial pressures from Britain that are at odds with the freedoms and progress of the Island's many inhabitants. Suzanna is called to social action, and the stakes are high. When Freelove, a pregnant enslaved woman, is accused of stealing from her master and sentenced to death, Suzanna rallies support from unexpected places. From Acadian healer Pierre Gallant to the local Quakers to Scottish laird Ian MacDonald, the growing community attempts to expose Governor Patterson’s failures, challenge land right disputes, and advocate for all enslaved people’s emancipation.

Through the lives of various characters, Bound navigates the challenges and triumphs of settler life. Will colonial greed win, or will the Island’s diverse inhabitants succeed in laying the groundwork for a fair new world?

THERESA REDMOND is a descendant of Acadian and Scottish ancestors. Theresa worked for many years on Indigenous land rights issues. She has published articles in a range of publications including the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen, Charlottetown Guardian, Eastern Graphic, and RED Magazine. She has a master’s degree in history and a bachelor’s degree in education. She lives on her family farm in eastern PEI with her husband, Barry, and two rescued cats. Bound is her first novel.

Crowd Pleaser with Yotam Ottolenghi

**TWO SHOW TIMES: 2:00PM and 7:30PM. See NAC website for details and to purchase!

In Crowd Pleaser, Yotam Ottolenghi blends live cooking, storytelling, and audience interaction in a warm, insightful stage event that explores the pleasures and pressures of feeding others. Seated between an armchair and a cooking station, Ottolenghi unpacks a "Mary Poppins" bag of ingredients while delving into the emotional and practical challenges home cooks face—from impressing in-laws to accommodating picky eaters. The evening moves between cooking demonstrations, humorous audience polls, and confessional slides drawn from real followers' dilemmas. Ottolenghi shares personal anecdotes about his children, kitchen failures, and shifting culinary ideals, offering reassurance and tactical advice in equal measure. He champions a modular, stress-free approach to meals built on a few dependable dishes like roasted chicken, potatoes, and vinaigrettes, all elevated by vibrant condiments. With warmth and wit, he encourages experimentation, celebrates imperfection, and emphasizes that cooking—at its best—is an act of love. The show ends with a finished meal, simple and celebratory, proving that pleasing everyone doesn’t mean losing yourself.

With book sales by Perfect Books.