Books & Bottles: A Queer Soiree for the Bookish!

It's the 3rd annual Books & Bottles event! Join us at Now & Later (1007 Bloor St W) for a cozy summer evening of books, wine, delicious food, new friends, and delightfully queer literary chaos. Whether you’re here for the reading recs, the raffle prizes, or simply to sip something lovely on a patio with good people — we’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re a devoted bookworm, a casual reader, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking to meet new people in a relaxed, low-key setting, Books & Bottles is the perfect Pride hangout for you!

✨ Wine + plenty of non-alcoholic options
🌭 Dinner from Sausage Party (incredible for vegans & non-vegans alike!)
🍰 Dessert treats to cool down from the heat
📓 Welcome goodies + notebooks for all the book recs (or digits 👀) you’ll collect
🎟️ Tons of raffle prizes announced throughout the night- books! Giftcards! & More!
💬 Speed-Friending: Bookish Edition
🎶 Music, cozy vibes, and a very queer atmosphere

📚📚📚 Fun things from publishers & local bookstores, including Hachete Book Group, Another Story, Hopeless Romantics, Queen Books.. & more to come

$45 — Entry + Drink + Dessert + 1 Raffle Entry
$60 — Entry + NA Drink + Dinner + 10 Raffle Entries
$70 — Entry + Drink + Dinner + 20 Raffle Entries
$85 — Entry + 2 Drinks + Dinner + Dessert + 30 Raffle Entries
$120 — This special Supporter Ticket includes Entry + 2 Drinks + Dinner + 2 Desserts + 50 Raffle Entries + A Queer Book Club Tote Bag

All attendees will receive a welcome pack complete with notebooks for jotting down recommendations, thoughts, and potentially flirtatious exchanges, plus some freebie swag from local partners.

Bring a favourite book (or two!) and join us for queer speed-friending with a literary twist.

You might leave with:
📚 A longer TBR list
💌 A new crush
🫶 A few new friends
✨ Or all of the above!

☀️ This is primarily an outdoor patio event, with indoor space available if the weather decides to be dramatic.

Info: Bring a favourite book or two of any genre, & join us for bookish speed-friending! All attendees will get a little notebook and pencil to keep track of the countless book recs flying around. Hear the bell? Time to talk to someone new!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Now & Later, 1007 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada

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