gritLIT is an intimate book festival that lets you get up close with your favourite authors (and discover new voices, too)

Off-Season Events

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Off-Season Events
Rick Campanelli: Hometown Launch of Tempted
Sep 3
Rick Campanelli: Hometown Launch of Tempted
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gritLIT Presents Emily St. John Mandel at the Playhouse Cinema
Oct 18
gritLIT Presents Emily St. John Mandel at the Playhouse Cinema
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  • "The thing I liked best was how many lovely friends and acquaintances I ran into there."

    — Saira P

  • "I love gritLIT and watching it grow, I also love how I always end up meeting such wonderful readers and writers and learning some new skills at the same time!"

    – Sarah O.

  • "A great way to learn about which books I might want to read next, or to hear more from an author I have already read."

    – Nick H.

  • "I only wish I could have attended more events!"

    – Melissa M.

  • "It was great to have such a variety of people with the same interest all together."

    – Tessa P.

  • "The atmosphere was very inviting and happy in a deep sense of energy."

    – Judy J.

  • "My favourite moment was learning that one of the panelists had written a series that I loved growing up."

    – Victoria D.

  • "The incredible variety of writers and themes was amazing. Also, the atmosphere was welcoming and happy - a sense of being able to relax and just be in the moment. Thank you."

    – anonymous

  • "Loved the gritLIT pass. Fascinating group of authors and interviewers."

    – Mary C.

  • "I loved interacting with local authors and aspiring writers. Hamilton is such a literary city! The festival had a cozy, intimate vibe that was very much appreciated."

    – Danielle L.V.

  • "We look forward to it every year."

    – Lenore P.

  • "Everything was fantastic."

    – Rick S.

  • "Epic Books is the perfect partner."

    – Mary C.

  • "Really enjoyed meeting writers and friends."

    – David H.

  • "I really liked the overall sunshine vibes permeating the entire festival event which consisted of a pleasant, truly joyous supportiveness from the staff, the authors, and the book-loving readers from everywhere."

    – Laurie F.

  • "The panels were so well run and very engaging focusing on a theme."

    – anonymous

  • "Helpful organizers and staff."

    – Maya A.

  • "Great to experience varying interests and styles of writing."

    – Munira N.F.

  • "I enjoyed getting to know some of the Hamilton based authors, poets and readers who had lots to add about their love of Hamilton and its art scene."

    – Kathleen J.

  • "Really enjoyed having the pass and attending nearly all the author events - particularly the poetry!"

    – Karen A.

  • "Quite happy to be introduced into so many books suggested for (summer) reading."

    – Margaret G.

  • "Made me want to read and create."

    – Ken W.

  • "Effective, informative and educational. Two thumbs up!"

    – Milo K.

  • "I loved the intimacy of the events, the casual yet stimulating conversations and the interaction with audiences."

    – Kathleen J.