The Word On The Street delivers unsurpassed selection and high-quality literary programming. But you don't have to take our word for it. Read the comments of others who've fallen in love with The Word On The Street.

"It's Canada's largest open-air book fair, a literary heaven..."
- NOW Magazine

"A booklover's dream."
- Citytv

"The granddaddy of free cultural events."
- The Globe and Mail

"Canada's pre-eminent book and magazine festival."
- THIS Magazine

"It may be a cliche to say that anyone who appreciates a good book shouldn't miss The Word On The Street... but it's true."
- National Post

"If you like to read, you'll love The Word On The Street..."
- EYE Weekly

"The whole country gets into the reading mode with The Word On The Street."
- WHERE

"The jewels in Toronto's literary crown are its fall festivals, the International Festival of Authors... and The Word On The Street..."
- Women's Post

"Readers can't resist leafing through the many offers of The Word On The Street."
- Toronto Star

"There's literally fun for the whole family at The Word On The Street."
- The Toronto Sun