Mark Zuehlke
Monday May 3, 7pm
As we approach the 65th anniversary of the Canadian liberation of the Netherlands in World War Two, award-winning Victoria historian Mark Zuehlke will talk about his new book On To Victory, his definitive account of the fierce, desperate battles of that “sweetest of springs”.

Guy Gavriel Kay
Tuesday May 4, 7 pm
One of our favourite authors returns! World Fantasy Award winner Guy Gavriel Kay will talk about his new book Under Heaven, a historical fantasy inspired by 8th century Tang Dynasty China, a novel the Globe and Mail called “a sumptuous feast of storytelling”.

Des Kennedy & Carolyn Herriot
Tuesday June 1, 7 pm
An Evening of Local Gardening and Food!
In The Way of A Gardener, renowned novelist and garden writer Des Kennedy explores his own life, lived close to the earth, from his days as a young seminarian to his “church of the earth” life on the Gulf Islands.
With The Zero-Mile Diet, Carolyn Herriot, one of BC’s top organic gardening gurus, takes a journey through a year of sustainable backyard food production. It’s the definitive month-by-month guide to living off your own piece of earth!

Jacqueline CareyTuesday June 15, 7 pm
Bestselling historical fantasy writer Jacqueline Carey, creator of the beloved Kushiel’s Legacy series, makes her Victoria debut to talk about her brand new book Naamah’s Curse, second in a new series!

All events free, at Bolen Books!