About this Event
Let's Get Bookish
The Bookish Market is a cozy community event for readers, book lovers and anyone who enjoys a good story - on or off the page.
Spend the day browsing curated, bookish vendors offering cozy, literature-inspired goods, discovering books (including a selection of donated titles) and enjoying delicious treats.
Throughout the day, we'll be hosting romance-themed trivia sessions, a live author talk + Q&A and a casual book club-style social designed to help you meet fellow book lovers in your community.
Whether you come to shop, play trivia, hear a great talk or simply curl up with a book, this is a low-pressure, welcoming space to connect, browse and linger.
A portion of proceeds from the event will support the Toronto Public Library <3.
Raffles & prizes
We'll be running raffles throughout the day with some truly great prizes, generously donated by local businesses and bookish favourites. Expect book-related goodies, cozy treats and other delightful surprises.
Early arrival bonus
The first 50 attendees will receive 5 free raffle tickets on entry.
Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the event (cash only): 1 for $5 | 3 for $10 | 8 for $20.
Agenda
?: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The Bookish Vendor Market
Info: Our vendor market will be located downstairs and open for the full duration of the event. Expect bookish vendors, cozy items, books for sale and plenty of space to browse at your own pace.
?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Romance Trivia with Quizmaster Jess: Session 1 ($7)
Info: Test your knowledge on popular romance and romantasy books! Questions such as: guess the book title by the cover, which Colleen Hoover is getting adapted to film, who is the author of Heated Rivalry and more.
?: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Romance Trivia with Quizmaster Jess: Session 2 ($7)
?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Romance Trivia with Quizmaster Jess: Session 3 ($7)
?: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Author talk + Q&A with money expert Jessica Moorhouse: Everything but Money
Info: What’s Really Holding You Back from Financial Freedom? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of overspending, getting into debt, losing money in high-risk investments, but have no idea how to get out? Or maybe you live too frugally, are terrified of taking any risk, and no matter how hard you work you still can never get ahead? Have you ever considered that maybe your issues with money aren’t actually about money? They’re about everything but money. In this session you’ll learn what internal and external barriers are preventing you from getting out of your own way and how to set yourself free.
?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Book Club Social ($7)
Info: Looking to meet fellow book lovers in your community? This casual book-club social is designed for connection, not homework. Come solo or with a friend and spend an hour chatting about books, reading quietly if you prefer and meeting people who love books as much as you do. We'll offer gentle conversation prompts and space to mingle - no assigned reading, no pressure to perform and no speed dating energy. Just books, snacks and good company.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 7.00
