• Mainstage

    Adult readings and performances; panel discussions and author interviews; and celebrity readings.

  • Kids and Young Adults Stage

    Readings by some of Atlantic Canada's best kid and young adult authors, panel discussions and audience Q&A.

  • Literary Conversations and Debate Stage

    Discussions, panels, debates and audience Q&A with authors and experts.

  • Digital Zone

    Books on tape, e-readers and wireless access to online books all at your finger tips.

  • Food Zone

    Review culinary book and get a taste of local recipes in this 'tasty' festival area. 

  • Graphic Novels

    For the lovers of graphic novels or comic books, enjoy this unique section.

  • Atlantic Publishers "Pitch the Publisher"

    If you have a great idea for a book, story or poem, come pitch our publishers. Sign up begins in early September. To register or get more information, email apma.admin@atlanticpublishers.ca

11:00  Symphony Nova Scotia

12:30  Lesley Choyce, Seven Ravens: Two Summer in a Life by the Sea (Book Launch)

1:00   Craig Flinn, Canadian Bistro Cooking

1:30   Susan Farrell, Basement Suite/Mike Holmes, This American Drive

2:00   Maureen Tilley, Hold the Salt

2:30   Jon Tattrie, Black Snow

3:00   Michael Howell, Atlantic Seafood

3:30   Binnie Brennan, Harbour View; Kathleen Tudor, Deep Roots