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  • “Open Book & TIFA 2025: A Visit to the Revamped Festival at U of T’s Victoria College.” The left side of the image has a deep red background with bold yellow and white text displaying the event title and logos for Open Book and TIFA. The right side shows a large wood-paneled hall with arched windows, chandeliers, and a high beamed ceiling. An audience sits in rows of chairs facing a stage where authors Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian Williams are seated in conversation. A large screen beside them displays event information, and natural light streams through the windows, illuminating the warm, inviting space.
    “Open Book & TIFA 2025: A Visit to the Revamped Festival at U of T’s Victoria College.” The left side of the image has a deep red background with bold yellow and white text displaying the event title and logos for Open Book and TIFA. The right side shows a large wood-paneled hall with arched windows, chandeliers, and a high beamed ceiling. An audience sits in rows of chairs facing a stage where authors Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian Williams are seated in conversation. A large screen beside them displays event information, and natural light streams through the windows, illuminating the warm, inviting space.
    November 03, 2025

    Open Book Takes in TIFA 2025 at Victoria College in the University of Toronto

    From October 29th to November 2nd, the Toronto International Festival of Authors took place with an adjusted format and a brand new location at University of Toronto's majestic Victoria College. Long ...

  • Banner image with photo of TIFA Director Roland Gulliver and text reading "interview with TIFA's Roland Gulliver". TIFa logo top left, Open Book logo bottom left. Left and right ends of the banner have a background of purple books
    Banner image with photo of TIFA Director Roland Gulliver and text reading "interview with TIFA's Roland Gulliver". TIFa logo top left, Open Book logo bottom left. Left and right ends of the banner have a background of purple books
    September 19, 2023

    TIFA's Roland Gulliver on Genre Evolution, Programming Pair-Ups, & Some Really Big Swings

    The Toronto International Festival of Authors kicks off this year on September 21, with a packed calendar of author talks, readings, workshops, and more at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. Featuring acclaimed ...

  • The Joy of Literary Festivals – And Dreams Coming True
    The Joy of Literary Festivals – And Dreams Coming True
    September 27, 2022

    The Joy of Literary Festivals – And Dreams Coming True

    It’s hard to believe we’ve come to the end of September and that the time I have been privileged to spend with you on this Open Book platform is almost over. Looking back at what I have shared with ...

  • "Dreaming of the Day I’d Get to Be on That Stage" Talking Festivals, Writing Tips & Nerves with 3 TIFA Guest Authors
    "Dreaming of the Day I’d Get to Be on That Stage" Talking Festivals, Writing Tips & Nerves with 3 TIFA Guest Authors
    October 18, 2018

    "Dreaming of the Day I’d Get to Be on That Stage" Talking Festivals, Writing Tips & Nerves with 3 TIFA Guest Authors

    October 18 marks the launch of the 39th edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors  - but in a way, this is also year one for the newly re-branded and re-imagined festival (formerly known ...

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