这个周末将是很多人累, I think. Nuit Blanche all night Saturday, and Word On The Street all day Sunday! I'm NOT going out on Friday... but Thursday, there's just too much good stuff happening to stay in.

Tuesday, September 25th:

U of T Bookstore Reading Seriesinvites you to an evening of discussion with two-time Giller Prize-winning authorM.G. Vassanjiabout his new novel,The Assassin's Song．
Robert Gill Theatre．7:30pm. Free.

TheArt Bar Poetry Serieswelcomes featured readersMark Abley, Elizabeth Philips and Matthew Holmes.
Clinton's Tavern．8点开始。Free.

This Is Not A Reading Seriescelebrates the publication ofJessica Westhead's deadpan office comedy-romancePulpy and Midgewith a TINARS office party! Business attire strongly encouraged.
Gladstone Hotel Ballroom．7:30pm. Free.

McClelland & StewartandNicholas Hoarepresent an evening withDavid Davidaras he reads from his new novel,The Solitude of Emperors．
Pangaea Restaurant．For tickets, call Nicholas Hoare Books at 416-777-2665 or toronto@nicholashoare.com.

Spoken word withOveous Maximus, native New Yorker who's been seen on NBC for Showtime at the Apollo, current TV for a video performance titled "The Millions", the new Season 6 of Russell Simmon's presents Def Poetry on HBO, and also the new season of BET's Lyric Cafe. Also performing on the open stage areSara Marlowe,peitandAyton & Atherton．
Renaissance Cafe．9pm. Free.

Wednesday, September 26th:

International Readings at Harbourfrontpresents the Ben McNally/International Readings Travellers Series, withJane Christmas,Jonathan GarfinkelandIan Klaus．
Brigantine Room, York Quay Centre．7:30pm. $8 (free for members and students with valid ID).

TheUptown Author Seriespresents authorRosalie Wise Sharpreading from her life story,Rifke: An Improbable Life．
North York Central Library(Auditorium). 7pm. Free. Call to register at 416-395-5639.

Romina FontanapresentsGet Lit!, an evening of inspiring individuals reading and discussing works that have deeply moved them. Proceeds will help supportThe Running & Reading Club, a unique after-school program that encourages children in underprivileged Toronto neighbourhoods to become physically active, learn to love reading, and break the cycle of generational poverty.
Gladstone Hotel Ballroom．7pm.Get your tickets here.

Thursday, September 27th:

Best Practices--Writing and Publishing Tips for Emerging Writers．In this panel discussion, an acclaimed writer and publisher will talk about how they got started, how to get published and how to sustain a passion for writing. Moderated byHal Niedzviecki, North York Central Library Writer-in-Residence, this discussion for beginning and emerging writers will cover everything from self-publishing to the role of the literary agent. Q & A to follow.
North York Central Library(Auditorium). 7pm. Call to register at 416-395-5639.

Dementia 5 Multimedia Series features wild, weird and wonky spoken-word features and indie film, with feature performers Spencer Butt and Electric Jon, plus an open mic and guaranteed after-party.
Dominion Pub．8点开始。$5.

Hot-Sauced Words- interactive poetry/spoken-word event hosted byCreativeJames Dewar, featuringCatherine GrahamandKen Sherman．Poetry challenge each show!
It's Not a Deli．8:30pm (open mic sign-up 8:15pm). Pass-the-Hat Admission.

Jeff Rybak, author ofWhat's Wrong With University: And How to Make It Work For You Anyway, and other noted panelists debate the pros and cons of the university system in Canada.
Hart House Library．8:30pm. Free.

Anything but boring, the creator ofJay and Silent Bobshares his thoughts - telling all in his usual candid, heartfelt and irreverent way! Join Indigo forKevin Smith's only Canadian appearance as he signs copies of his bookMy Boring-Ass Life．
Indigo Eaton Centre．7pm. Proof of purchase from any Chapters, Indigo or Coles required. No memorabilia please.

Friday, September 28th:

Come and experience the blues as Griot Productions presentsPaul Myersin conversation withCIUT radiohost Michael Clifton. In his new book,It Ain't Easy, Paul Myers tells the untold story of the life and impact ofLong John Baldrythrough exclusive interviews with family, friends and the musicians he influenced including Rod Stewart, Elton John and Paul McCartney. A book signing follows the event.
Spin Gallery．7pm. $5.

MeetMotley Crue'sNikki Sixxas he signs copies of his new memoir. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving,The Heroin Diariesfollows Nikki Sixx during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.
Chapters Festival Hall．7pm. Free.

Saturday, September 29th:

Join Indigo as bestselling authorKenneth Oppelreads from and sign copies of his newest book,Darkwing- the prequel to his bestselling and award-winningSilverwingseries.
Indigo Yonge & Eglinton．2pm. Free.

Sunday, September 30th:

Queen's Park will transform into a literary theme park for the 18th annualWord On The StreetFestival. Whether you're an avid reader or just a beginner, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Canada's largest annual outdoor book and magazine festival. Visitors can browse more than 250 book, magazine and literacy exhibitor booths in the festival marketplace, or check out the more-than-200 featured authors, poets, storytellers, performers and industry experts at any of the 14 on-site performance venues.
Queen's Park．11am - 6pm. Free.

Monday, October 1st:

IndiepolitikpresentsAlex BoydandDani Coutureat their monthly Strong Words reading series.
Gladstone Hotel Art Bar．8点开始。PWYC.

Indigopresents acclaimed author and Canadian cultural iconDouglas Couplandin this his ONLY Canadian appearance to promote his newest novel,The Gum Theif．Book signing to follow.
Isabel Bader Theatre．7pm. Tickets are $5; available throughTicketmaster．