BOOK EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Authors Louise Szabo, Barbara Brown, Wendy Quarry and Jan Jacobson will sign copies of their book, Travel Dreams and Nightmares — Four Women Explore the World, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Coles bookstore in the Carlingwood shopping mall, 2121 Carling Ave.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

Author Chris Nihmey will hold a book signing at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nihmey is a volunteer at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and a writing mentor with residents, and is putting together a soonto-be-published anthology of their works. In April, he released his book, Two Sides to the Story: Living a Lie, a memoir about his battle with mental illness. Info: chrisnihmey.com

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

above/ground press presents its 20th anniversary party and launch readings with new titles by authors Monty Reid, Gary Barwin, Marthe Reed, Wanda O’Connor and Marcus McCann at The Mercury Lounge, 56 ByWard Market Square, Lounge Level (second floor). Doors 7 p.m.; reading 7:30 p.m. $8 cover charge.

Enjoy marshmallows, refreshments and stories for children and adults by the campfire during Tall Tales at Billings Estate, 2100 Cabot St., every Friday in August, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tonight: People of the Valley. Tickets $6 per person, $10 couple, $16 family. Info: 613-247-4830, www. ottawastorytellers.ca

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Internationally-acclaimed bestselling author Rick Mofina will be signing his new bestselling thriller Into the Dark, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Britton’s in the Glebe, Prime Crime Bookshelf, 846 Bank St. Info: 613-237-6116

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