本周的围捕Toronto's literary events is full of university book affairs... from the U of T history department to a.rawlings and York U's HUMA 2900 Author series. Go back to school, just for a couple hours!

Tuesday, January 22nd:

U of T History ProfessorSteve Penfoldand celebrated food writerChristine Sismondowill have an enriching, yet non-fattening, on stage conversation about the growth of a consumer society and 'snack-food patriotism' in Canada. Part of PagesTINARS, in celebration of the launch of Penfold's new book,The Donut: A Canadian History.
Gladstone Hotel Ballroom. 7pm. Free.

Hit up the Bay-Bloor Indigo when leadership guruRobin Sharmatalks about and signs copies of his latest book,Greatness Guide 2.
Indigo Bay & Bloor. 7pm. Free.

It's the 9th annualArt Bar Discovery Night, with guest host Nancy Bullis. 20 poets will present their own work in three rounds, be judged by the audience, and have the chance of winning a feature spot at the Art Bar on Tuesday, April 8th. Open to anyone who has never been featured at the Art Bar Poetry Series. See therulesat the Art Bar website.
Clinton's. 7pm (sign up begins at 7:30pm). Free.

More events after the jump...

Wednesday, January 23rd:

JoinK. Sawyer Paulas he launches his new book,No Chinook, with musical entertainment byChad LaughingandPinto Publico.
The Central. 9:30pm. Free.

York University presents a film/video translation ofNicole Brossard'sMauve Desert. Media artistAdriene Jenikwill lecture and introduceher revision of the classic experimental novelinto a hypertextual interface in four languages.
York University, Stong College, Rm. 108. 1 - 2:30pm. Free.

Former speech writer for George W.David Frumwill read from his latest work,Comeback: Conservatism that Can Win Again. Frum will be speaking about what the U.S. can expect once the current president leaves office.
Hart House Library. 12 noon. Free.

Thursday, January 24th:

RabbiTina Grimberg, author ofOut of Line: Growing Up Soviet, will read from this collection of short stories, giving an unforgettable look behind what was the Iron Curtain; a way of life that was reality for millions of people in the twentieth century.
Toronto Public Library Locke Branch. 7pm. Free.

Corey Redekop, Open Book's JanuaryWriter in Residence, is reading from his latest novel,Shelf Monkey.
Type Books. 7pm. Free.

RM Vaughanwill be reading from his book of poetry,Ruined Stars, as part of York University'sCanadian Writers in Personseries.
York University, Accolade West Building, Room 206. 7pm. Free.

JoinIndigoCEO Heather Reisman as she interviewsRotman School of ManagementDeanRoger Martin. They'll be discussing his latest book,The Opposable Mind.
Indigo Bay & Bloor. 7pm. Free.

Monday, January 28th:

Meet best-selling authorSteve Berryin this exclusive Canadian appearance. Mr. Berry will be signing copies of all his books including his new "Cotton Malone" thriller,The Venetian Betrayal.
Indigo First Canadian Place. 12:30pm. Free.

a.rawlingswill return to her alma mater to read for the HUMA 2900 Author Series.
York University. 7:30am (that's gawd-awful early, but it's the only time I could find!). Free.