BOOK NOTES

Different Drummer Books and East Plains United Church present a literary evening with Michael Kaan (“The Water Beetles”), Jennifer Robson (“Goodnight from London”), and Jamie Tennant (“The Captain of Kinnoull Hill”), Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m., East Plains United Church, 375 Plains Rd. E., Burlington. Fundraising event in support of East Plains’ community endeavours, particularly Partnership West Family Support Network. Tickets: $20, 905-639-0925 or diffdrum@mac.com.

Meet Anna Olson, internationally celebrated chef, broadcaster with The Food Network, and author of seven cookbooks, Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m. at A Different Drummer Books, 513 Locust St., Burlington. Register at 905-6390925 or diffdrum@mac.com

Bryan Prince Bookseller, 1060 King St. W., presents Write Time, a place for writers to work in the bookstore’s Reading Room. Six desks are available for daily rental, Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $15/day, WiFi included ($10/day till May 31). For details and to register, 905-528-4508.

Readings and book launches coming up at Bryan Prince Bookseller, 1060 King St. W. All readings are free admission. Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m., Lori McNulty (“Life on Mars”) and Michael Kaan (“The Water Beetles”). Book reading. Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m., Chris Laing (“Family Matter”) and Chris Cameron (“Dr. Bartolo’s Umbrella and Other Tales from My Surprising Operatic Life”). Book launch. Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m., David Collier (“Morton: A Cross-Country Rail Journey”) and Michael Nybrandt (“Dreams in Thin Air”). Graphic novel book launch. Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m., Paul Benedetti (“You Can Have a Dog When I’m Dead: Essays on Life From an Angle”). Book reading Friday, May 26, 7 p.m., Sarah Pinter (“Common Place”); Michael V. Smith (“Bad Ideas”); Tara-Michelle Ziniuk (“Whatever, Iceberg”); Pierre-Luc Landry (“Listening for Jupiter”); Marcus McCann (“Shut Up, Slow Down, Let Go, Breathe”). Poetry reading.