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Join us for the literary event of the year as Margaret Atwood launches her long-awaited memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts. Written with her signature wit and candour, Atwood recounts a life shaped by wild northern landscapes, literary invention, and political upheaval that inspired her most iconic works. Over a remarkable career, she has published fiction, nonfiction, poetry and comics. Titles such as Cat’s Eye, Alias Grace, and the iconic The Handmaid’s Tale have influenced the world’s imaginations and won numerous awards; her activism and intellect have helped shape Canadian culture and cut through the noise to capture the heart of what makes the world tick. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of conversation, readings and performance as Margaret Atwood shares the making of an extraordinary literary life.

Ticket pricing starts at $35.

The Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts is available for pre-purchase at a special discount price of $35. There will not be a signing at this event. Books will not be presigned.

TIFA Presents 2025 Season is generously supported by Presenting Donors Beth Nowers and Jack Curtin.

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Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, and critical essays. Her novels include Cat’s Eye, The Robber Bride, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, and the MaddAddam trilogy.

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