The Book Lover's Ball is great because it gives one the opportunity of chatting with over 50 authors and more than 500 of Toronto's literary lovers and library supporters. Imagine indulging in a fine reception with authors and others dressed in costume from various books and having the opportunity to chat with authors and to indulge in a fine menu. After dinner the room came to life with a fashion show of couture created by top Canadian designers.

Alissa York, Allan Stratton, Andrew Pyper, Anne DeGrace, Anne Michaels, Anthony De Sa, Austin Clarke, Bernice Eisenstein, Bonnie Burnard, C.S. Richardson, Cary Fagan, Catherine Gildiner, Cathy Marie Buchanan, Charles Wilkins, David Bezmozgis, David Rocco, Dennis Bock, Diana Fitzgerald Bryden, Dionne Brand, Eric Wright, Giles Blunt, Graeme Gibson, Jacob McArthur Mooney, Jan Wong, Jeffrey Round, John Bemrose, Karen Connelly, Ken McGoogan, Lawrence Hill, Lee Gowan, Leon Rooke, Linda Holeman, Linda McQuaig, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Gabriele, Lorne Cardinal, Madeleine Marentette, Maggie Helwig, Mark Osbaldeston, Marni Jackson, Michael Wex, Nino Ricci, Patrick McMurray, P.J. Bracegirdle, Peter C. Newman, Priscila Uppal, Ray Robertson, Rebecca Eckler, Richard J. Gwyn, Russell Smith, Ted Barris, Theo Caldwell, Tish Cohen, Vincent Lam and Wayson Choy.

Schedule of Events

The Books & the Fashion Shows

The Book Lover's Ball was a great opportunity to meet friendly and intelligent authors during a great reception, enjoy a great dinner with an author and a great fashion show to boot! Be sure to put this event on your calendar for next year to support the Toronto Public Library - also visit the library to borrow books and movies etc.!! ( See Sources and Links )