TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2017 /CNW/ -

OCTOBER EVENTS AT INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC:

From bestselling authors to the most anticipated new releases, Indigo stores across Canada are thrilled to announce the following free and exclusive events in October. ⁱ

IN PERSON: WAYNE JOHNSTON

Join local author of the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, Wayne Johnston as he discusses his eagerly-anticipated new novel, First Snow, Last Night – featuring the return of Sheilagh Fielding. Book signing to follow.

Date and Location:
Chapters St. John's
St. John's, NL
Sunday, October 1 at 2PM

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IN CONVERSATION: KARL SUBBAN

Join the ultimate hockey dad, Karl Subban, as he signs and discusses How We Did It: The Subban Plan For Success In Hockey, School And Life.

Date and Location:
Indigo Place Montreal Trust
Montreal, QC
Tuesday, October 3 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: HEATHER REISMAN & FRANKLIN FOER

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman In Conversation with Franklin Foer as he reveals the existential threat posed by big tech in his new book, World Without Mind. Book signing to follow.

Date and Location:
Indigo Bay & Bloor
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, October 3 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: JEFF LEMIRE

Join Canadian cartoonist, Jeff Lemire as he signs copies of his most ambitious and most personal project to date, Royal City Volume 1: Next Of Kin.

Date and Location:
Indigo Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON
Tuesday October 3 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: SCAACHI KOUL & JONNY SUN

Join senior writer for BuzzFeed, Scaachi Koul and comedian and illustrator, Jonny Sun as they discuss their books, One Day We'll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter and Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too, with Kevin Vidal from Second City and Workin' Moms. Book signing to follow.

Date and Location:
Indigo Yonge & Eglinton
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 5 at 7PM

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AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN KING & OWEN KING

Simon & Schuster Canada and Indigo present internationally bestselling author Stephen King and fellow author, and son, Owen King as they discuss Sleeping Beauties. This marks their first-ever joint appearance in Canada. The audience will have a chance to hear the authors speak about their wildly provocative and gloriously absorbing father-son collaboration novel. Please note this event is now SOLD OUT.

Each ticket will cost $50.00 CDN, including all taxes and service fees, and will guarantee entry to the author talk as well as one hardcover copy of Sleeping Beauties. There will not be a public signing or author meet-and-greet, however, 400 of the distributed copies of Sleeping Beauties will be pre-signed by both authors and randomly given out to attendees upon exiting the event.

Date and Location:
Koerner Hall
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 5 at 7PM

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AN EVENING WITH RUPI KAUR

Simon & Schuster Canada and Indigo Books & Music proudly present #1 New York Times bestselling author of Milk and Honey, Rupi Kaur as she recites from her long-awaited second collection of poetry, The Sun and Her Flowers – a vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing, ancestry and honoring one's roots, expatriation and rising up to find a home within yourself.

Each ticket costs $30.00-$39.99 CDN, including all taxes / not including service fees, and will guarantee entry to the author talk as well as one copy of The Sun and Her Flowers. There will not be a public signing or author meet-and-greet.

Dates and Locations:
The National Theatre
Montreal, QC
Friday, October 6 at 7PM

Trinity St-Paul's Church
Toronto, ON
Saturday, October 7 at 7PM
(SOLD OUT)

Calgary WordFest
WordFest, AB
Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: BRUCE CAMPBELL

Join the King of B Movies Bruce Campbell as he discusses the hilarious, gut-wrenchingly honest confessions in his new memoir, Hail to the Chin. Book signing to follow.

Event Guidelines:

• Group Slips will be distributed at the host store on the day of the event; one (1) group slip per person is needed to join the signing line
• Group Slips will be given out with the purchase of
Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor; proof of purchase from any Indigo, Chapters, IndigoSpirit or Coles location will be accepted
• Customers with a group slip will be invited to join the signing line: no limit on amount of books signed; limit one (1) piece of memorabilia per person

Date and Location:
Chapters Metrotown
Burnaby, BC
Monday, October 9 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN

Join Juno Award winning, Grammy nominated opera sensation Measha Brueggergosman as she signs copies of Something Is Always On Fire: My Life So Far.

Date and Location:
Chapters Halifax
Halifax, NS
Tuesday, October 10 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: HEATHER REISMAN WITH YOTAM OTTOLENGHI & HELEN GOH

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman for an onstage interview with Yotam Ottolenghi, author of five New York Times best-selling cookbooks. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see Ottolenghi live as he shares his culinary inspirations and cooking philosophy along with longtime collaborator and Sweet co-author Helen Goh.

Ticket price includes a signed copy of Sweet: Desserts From London's Ottolenghi and samples of several treats!

Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

Date and Location:
Schwartz/ Reisman Centre
Vaughan, ON
Tuesday, October 10 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: HEATHER REISMAN & ROBBIE ROBERTSON

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she discusses Testimony: A Memoir with one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time, Robbie Robertson. Book signing to follow.

Please note: memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed.

Date and Location:
Indigo Bay & Bloor
Toronto, ON
Wednesday, October 11 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: HEATHER REISMAN & THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PAUL MARTIN

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she discusses the release of With Faith and Goodwill: 150 Years of Canada-U.S. Friendship with Canada's 21st Prime Minister, Paul Martin and one of the book's contributors and editors Scott Reid. Please note that there will not be a formal book signing at this event.

Date and Location:
Indigo Bay & Bloor
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 12 at 5PM to 7PM

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IN PERSON: RUTH WARE

Join New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and In a Dark, Dark Wood, Ruth Ware as she signs copies of her newest thriller, The Lying Game – a novel about the slipperiness of truth and the price of friendships.

Date and Location:
Chapters Victoria
Victoria, BC
Monday, October 16 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: CHRIS GUILLEBEAU

Join the author of the New York Times Bestseller The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau as he discusses and signs Side Hustle: From Idea To Income In 27 Days.

Dates and Locations:
Indigo Granville
Vancouver, BC
Monday, October 16 at 7PM

Indigo Dalhousie
Calgary, AB
Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM

Indigo Place Montreal Trust
Montreal, QC
Wednesday, October 18 at 7PM

Indigo Bay & Bloor
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 19 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: DOUG GILMOUR

Join Canadian legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Doug Gilmour as he signs copies of Killer: My Life In Hockey – a memoir that bares all about his on- and off-the-ice exploits and escapades.

Event Guidelines:

• Individuals must have a wristband to join the book signing line
• 300 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with the purchase of one (1) copy of Killer; book must be purchased on the day of the event at the hosting store to get a wristband
• Candid photography from the line-up is allowed; no posed photography
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

Dates and Locations:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM

Chapters Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Thursday, October 19 at 7PM

Chapters Belleville
Belleville, ON
Friday, October 20 at 7PM

Indigo Place Montreal Trust
Montreal, QC
Monday, October 23 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: JEREMY TAGGART & JONATHAN TORRENS

Join Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens from the hugely successful podcast Canadianity, as they sign copies of Canadianity: Tales From The True North Strong And Freezing – a collection of showbiz tales from the road and relatable everyday anecdotes, all wrapped up in a nostalgic fondness for this great country.

Date and Location:
Chapters Barrie
Barrie, ON
Tuesday, October 17 at 7PM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: ALYSSA JAGAN

Join popular Instagram slimer of @CraftySlimeCreator, Alyssa Jagan as she makes gorgeous, satisfying slime and signs copies of Ultimate Slime.

Date and Location:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Saturday, October 21 at 11AM

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IN PERSON: KATE BUTLER MACDONALD

Join Lucy Maud Montgomery's granddaughter, Kate Butler MacDonald, as she signs copies of The Anne Of Green Gables Cookbook: Charming Recipes From Anne And Her Friends in Avonlea.

Date and Location:
Chapters Vega
Mississauga, ON
Saturday, October 21 at 11AM

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IN CONVERSATION: ELLA MILLS

Join Internationally bestselling author, Ella Mills as she signs and discusses her newest cookbook, Deliciously Ella: Natural Feasts – a collection of more than 100 exciting, accessible recipes to show how clean, gluten-free, plant-based eating is the perfect way to entertain friends and satisfy your guests.

Date and Location:
Indigo CF Sherway Gardens
Etobicoke, ON
Monday, October 23 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: YOLANDA GAMPP

Join the host of the massively popular, award-winning YouTube sensation 'How to Cake It', Yolanda Gampp as she signs copies of How To Cake It: A Cakebook.

Date and Location:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, October 24 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: DEB PERELMAN

Join award-winning blogger and New York Times best-selling author, Deb Perelman as she signs copies of Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites.

Date and Location:
Chapters Bayview Village
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 26 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: JODY MITIC

Join bestselling author and elite Canadian sniper, Jody Mitic as he signs and discusses Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories from Men and Women in The Canadian Armed Forces.

Contributors: Kelly S. Thompson and Mort Lightstone.

Date and Location:
Indigo Yonge and Eglinton
Toronto, ON
Thursday, October 26 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: KELLY HRUDEY & KIRSTIE MCLELLAN DAY

Join former NHL goalie and well-respected hockey broadcaster, Kelly Hrudey as he signs copies of Calling The Shots with bestselling author Kirstie McLellan Day.

Date and Location:
Indigo Signal Hill
Calgary, AB
Thursday, October 26 at 7PM

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IN CONVERSATION: THE KILLER CRIME CLUB

Join thriller writers Gilly Macmillan, Rene Denfield and Melanie McGrath as they discuss all things mystery, crime and suspense,  including their newest books, Odd Child Out, The Child Finder and Give Me The Child. Book signing to follow. Moderated by Anne Logan.

Date and Location:
Chapters Macleod Trail
Calgary, AB
Thursday, October 26 at 7PM

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IN PERSON: JODY MITIC

Join bestselling author and elite Canadian sniper, Jody Mitic as he signs copies of Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories from Men and Women in The Canadian Armed Forces.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters Gloucester
Ottawa, ON
Saturday, October 28 at 2PM
Contributor: Justin Broznan

Indigo North Town Mall
Edmonton, AB
Monday, October 30 at 7PM
Contributor: Tim Isberg

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IN PERSON: ERIC BRAEDEN

Join the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of 'The Young and The Restless', Eric Braeden as he signs copies of his memoir, I'll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led Me To America's #1 Daytime Drama.

Date and Location:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Sunday, October 29 at 2PM

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IN CONVERSATION: ATTICUS

Join Instagram sensation Atticus as he recites from his first collection of poetry, Love Her Wild: Poems. Book signing to follow.

Date and Location:
Chapters Victoria
Victoria, BC
Sunday, October 29 at 2PM

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MAKE IT AN INDIGO WEEKEND OCTOBER EVENTS:

Join us every Saturday at 11AM to Make It an #IndigoWeekend with the following family friendly events at all participating Indigo & Chapters locations.  For more details, please call your local store.

INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: HATCHIMALS: Who did you hatch? In celebration of Hatch Day, show off your magical creature and join us for a playdate.

Date: Saturday, October 7 at 11AM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: PJ MASKS: Time to be a hero! Dress up in your PJ's or favourite hero costume, decorate a mask and get ready to fight crime with a themed storytime.

Date: Saturday, October 14 at 11AM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: OPEN HOUSE: Calling all toy lovers! Join us for a full day of toy demos with the brands you love. Test your skills, play your game and make your own fun! For more details, please speak to a sales associate.

Date: Saturday, October 21 at 11AM

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENT: Come dressed up and join our Halloween Parade! Enjoy giveaways, prizes, games and more.

Date: Saturday, October 28 at 11AM

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NEW HEATHER'S PICKS!

Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman is delighted to announce a new Heather's Pick for October: Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson.

Walter Isaacson's Leonardo Da Vinci is based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy.

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INDIGO'S STAFF PICKS OF THE MONTH

Indigo's Staff Picks program is the perfect place to start looking for your next favourite book. Each month we choose the book that Indigo employees at home office and in stores love the most, and what we think our customers will love. Click here to learn more about Indigo's Staff Pick of the Month program.

The October Staff Pick of the Month is The Snowman by Jo Nesbo. This New York Times bestseller is soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Studios starring Michael Fassbender premiering October 13, 2017. One night, after the year's first snowfall, a boy named Jonas wakes up and discovers that his mother has disappeared. Only one trace of her remains: a pink scarf, his Christmas gift to her, now worn by the snowman that inexplicably appeared in their yard earlier that day. Inspector Harry Hole suspects a link between the missing woman and a suspicious letter he's received. The case deepens when a pattern emerges: over the past decade, eleven women have vanished--all on the day of the first snow. But this is a killer who makes his own rules, and he'll break his pattern just to keep the game interesting, as he draws Harry ever closer into his twisted web.

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ⁱ At participating locations. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Event materials may be limited and events are subject to cancellation or change without notice.

SOURCE Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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