Held at the York Quay Centre (at Queens Quay and Simcoe), this event gives literary fans a chance to meet some of the best in the field. Since 1974, the readings series has been a forum for authors and the public to experience soon-to-be classics first hand. From the stage in the Brigantine Room, famed writers like Pulitzer Prize winners Arthur Miller and E. Annie Proulx have held audiences captive with their stories. There are also book sales and author signings as part of the festivities. Readings take place on a weekly basis, all year long (with a brief summer hiatus). See website for complete calendar of events.