NQ has some literary hobnobbing scheduled this weekend:

Coast Lines
On Saturday, April 26th, Coast Lines: Memorial University’s Book Club, will host a special 40th anniversary tribute to the Department of English’s creative writing program. The panel features esteemed writers and faculty members – Mary Dalton, Lisa Moore and Aaron Tucker – in conversation with writer and broadcaster, William Ping.
In-person registration can be done online. To join the livestream, visit the Faculty of HSS Facebook page during the event.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM NST; the panel discussion runs from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Location: Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus

SPARKS Literary Festival
Then on Sunday, April 27^th, everyone is welcome to attend the annual SPARKS Literary Festival. Founded in 2009, SPARKS celebrates the literary creations of Newfoundland and Labrador, showcasing writers (both local and from abroad) at various stages of their creative lives. This year’s festival includes seventeen writers participating in panels focused on short fiction, poetry, novels and—for the first time—a children’s story hour for readers of all ages.
For a complete schedule, visit the SPARKS website.
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM NST
Location: R. Gushue Hall, Memorial University; Free parking available in Lot 11.
Registration is not required for either in-person or online attendance.  To join the livestream, visit the Faculty of HSS Facebook page during the event.

Come catch these events and visit with NQ 🙂