Renowned authors read at Concordia
An exciting lineup of award-winning authors will be on campus as part of the annual Writers Read Program at Concordia in September and October.
Luminaries include Irish novelist and short fiction writer Bernard MacLaverty, American novelist and short fiction writer Mary Gaitskill and Canadian playwright Linda Griffiths.
Writers Read will also feature panel discussions with a dozen graduates from Concordia's creative writing program who’ve published first books or produced first films within the past two years.
The first slated speaker is Bernard MacLaverty, who will read on September 23 at 8:30 pm at the BMO Amphitheatre (Room MB 1.210) at the John Molson School of Business (1450 Guy St.). This reading is co-sponsored by Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies.
Other readings include:
- Alumni Writers Read and Reflect on October 21, from 10:15 am to 4 pm in Room H767 of the Henry F. Hall Building (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd).
- Mary Gaitskill on November 12 at 7:30 pm in the De Sève Cinema (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd).
- Linda Griffiths will read on January 14 at 7:30 pm in the De Sève Cinema (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd).
For more information, please contact Susan Paddon at paddonsusan@gmail.com or the Concordia University English Department at 514-848-2424, ext. 2340, or consult the English Department website.
The tradition of literary readings at Concordia predates the merger of Sir George Williams and Loyola merged in 1974. Over the years, the series has invited renowned and emerging authors, from Canada and abroad, to read from and discuss their work with students and local audiences.
Past participants include Julian Barnes, Colm Toíbín, Mark Strand, Jorie Graham, George Saunders, Sebastian Barry, Adam Gopnik, Mirian Toews, Sinead Morrissey, Alistair MacLeod and George Elliott Clarke.