Rebecca Makkai: I Have Some Questions for You
Rebecca Makkai: I Have Some Questions for You
Wed, May 24, 7:00 PM
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon • Toronto, ON
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Suzette Mayr: The Sleeping Car Porter
Suzette Mayr joins us live and in-person on stage in the Appel Salon to discuss her Giller Prize-winning novel, The Sleeping Car Porter.
By Toronto Public Library
When and where
Date and time
Mon, Mar 13, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Location
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 Canada
About this event
Suzette Mayr joins us to discuss her 2022 Giller Prize-winning novel, The Sleeping Car Porter, an affecting and visceral novel that brings to life an important part of Black history in North America, from the perspective of a gay man living in a culture that renders him invisible in two ways. In conversation with literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse.
Question and answer session and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.
Read More:
About Suzette Mayr
About Donna Bailey Nurse
Read The Sleeping Car Porter
This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.
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Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library’s cultural and heritage programming located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).
Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. As with all Appel Salon events, we'll have a cash bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as sandwiches and snacks.
Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.
This event will not be live streamed but the replay will be made available to watch on TPL’s YouTube channel.
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Accessibility at Toronto Public Library
We are committed to making our content accessible to as many Torontonians as possible. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca