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

Bid* in our Silent Auction!

Bidding closes on Apr 19 at 5:00 p.m.

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*Hamilton-area residents only. Items will be available at the Homewood Suites by Hilton after our final gritLIT event on April 19. However, if you're not in attendance, we will arrange local delivery or pick-up. Thank you so much for your support of the literary arts here in Hamilton.

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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.