BOOK EVENTS

SATURDAY, JAN. 16

Launch of the first in a six-volume series of the The Annotated Works of Henry George, with a presentation by Francis K. Peddle, series co-editor and Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy at Dominican University College; 2 p.m., Dominican University College, 96 Empress Ave., Room 221. Followed by wine and cheese reception, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17 The Friends of the Brockville Public Library are thrilled to have Virginia Glover present her late husband Don Glover’s book, What’s The Worst That Could Happen? 2 p.m., upstairs at the Brockville Public Library, 23 Buell St., Brockville.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19

Celebrate Tracey Lindberg’s first novel, Birdie, with Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller; 7 p.m. at Octopus Books Centretown, 251 Bank St., second floor. Info: traceylindberg.ca

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

Join author Kate Jaimet as she launches her young adult mystery novel Endangered, along with the premiere screening of filmmaker Melanie Willis’ documentary What You Can Do, the inspiring story of the Barbados Sea Turtle Project; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Georgetown Pub, 1159 Bank St. Info: katejaimet.com

THURSDAY, JAN. 21

Join us for the launch of Access to Information and Social Justice with editors Jamie Brownlee, Kevin Walby, and several Ottawa-based contributors; 7 p.m., Octopus Books Centretown, 251 Bank St., second floor. Info: octopusbooks.ca

SUNDAY, JAN. 24

Launch of Sonja Larsen’s memoir, Red Star Tattoo: My Life as a Girl Revolutionary; 1:30 p.m. at Octopus Glebe, 116 Third Ave. Info: octopusbooks.ca

TUESDAY, JAN. 26

Reading by Jeff Bursey, Brecken Hancock and Chris Turnbull, from Mirrors on which dust has fallen, Broom Broom and continua!; 7 p.m. at Octopus Books Centretown, 251 Bank St., second floor. Info: octopusbooks.ca

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 Launch of Learning Activism: The Intellectual Life of Contemporary Social Movements with author Aziz Choudry; 7 p.m. at Octopus Books Centretown, 251 Bank St., second floor. Info: octopusbooks.ca

Ottawa Independent

Writers: Ian Shaw of Deux Voiliers Publishing will take participants through alternative approaches to traditional publishing; 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Good Companions Seniors Centre, 670 Albert St. Free entry for OIW members; guests pay $10. The room can accommodate up to 80 people. Info: facebook.com/ events/443319685874738/

SATURDAY, FEB. 6

Come out to the launch of the 12th issue of ottawater, Ottawa’s annual PDF poetry journal, featuring readings by a number of contributors, hosted by editor/publisher rob mclennan; 7 p.m., upstairs at The Carleton Tavern, Parkdale at Armstrong. Info: ottawater.com