Book Swaps Toronto

Yarn Swap

This meet up is a special one! Use this as an opportunity to clean out your stash. Bring any unwanted yarn, books/patterns, hooks/needles... Even if you don't bring anything you are still welcome to pick up some crafting supplies. [Follow us on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/midtown_makers?stkn=Nno2Nml5a2YzYWZ4&utm_source=qr)

Books Up October Meetup

**Books Up Circle** Join our monthly Books Up Circle! It is a relaxed, social gathering where we share our current reads, exchange recommendations, and meet fellow book lovers. **What to expect:** We’ll start with casual introductions and a little socializing, then take turns putting our books in the spotlight. **Bring a book you’re currently reading and give us your mini review:** 📚 What is it about? 💭 Why did you pick it up? ⭐ What are you enjoying or not? 👍 Would you recommend it? Who is it for? Give us a short synopsis and your honest take.. After each share, the circle can ask questions and chat about the book. Once everyone has shared, we’ll open things up for socializing, open conversations, and discovering our next great reads. **Comment below with the book you’re bringing!** 👇📖 Come with a book, leave with recommendations and maybe a few new bookish friends. ✨

Silent Bookclub Meeting #97

The next event is happening on Tuesday October 27, starting at 6PM in the Wellington Market Food Hall at The Well! We'll be meeting in front of the Nord Lyon in The Wellington Market (food court!) Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately!

October's Book: Weyward

**This event has been rescheduled to October 27th. If you are unable to make it due to this scheduling change, please contact our organizer, Melis Tokgoz.** 2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century. 1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. As a girl, Altha’s mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence for witchcraft is set out against Altha, she knows it will take all of her powers to maintain her freedom. 1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives––and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom. Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.

The Island of Dr. Moreau

October is the month where we celebrate all things spooky, dark, and scary. Our novel this month, *The Island of Dr. Moreau*, promises to leave you disturbed - or at least, uncomfortable. It is a powerful, short, philosophical novel examining human cruelty and pain and the moral choices attached to scientific invention. Sound familiar? Written by the father of science fiction, H.G. Wells, in 1896, it explores questions such as, what happens when human intelligence challenges the very structure of nature? Highly accessible, about 115 pages, *The Island of Dr. Moreau* is a famous work that has been adapted to film, audiobooks, and other media.

Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

This time we'll be reading *Childhood's End* by Arthur C Clarke. Here's the blurb: The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city—intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began. But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind . . . or the beginning? The book is available here: Amazon- Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook: https://a.co/d/0eZeVgUd Indigo- Paperback: https://www.indigo.ca/products/childhoods-end?variant=46163574915249 Kobo- eBook: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/childhood-s-end-7?sId=520163aa-c060-4248-86af-2c164df50fb6&ssId=RxtwaKpaq26cozXPzWgY4&cPos=1 Toronto Public Library: https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C509506 Looking forward to seeing you there!

Short Reads Social #16 (+costume contest!): Are we living in an age of fear?

Short-Read Socials are back! Come meet with like-minded and unlikeminded people to talk about the topic of the month. This time, we're thinking about **fear.** *Are people more fearful now than they were in the past or are we just scared of different things? Are people truly safer now? Has our media consumption helped us deal with our fears or exacerbated our ability to cope?* \-\-\- **\*\*\*Note: this event and future events (at least until 2027) will be on second and last Wednesdays! we won't be there on Tuesday :(** \-\-\- **How does it work?** * The event is casual. You can talk to anyone there with or without our prompt sheets, either about the month's topic or about whatever you want. * Open philosophical discussion, including for controversial topics, is welcome but be respectful. Every has had different experiences so aim to have good-faith discussions :) * If you've read/watched/heard anything related to the topic of the month, feel free to bring it in! Not necessarily physically, but you can if you want... * If not, here are some thought-provoking reads to start you off (read as many or as few as you want): * [Waiting for the End of the World](https://harpers.org/archive/2020/03/waiting-for-the-end-of-the-world-prepper-camp-saluda-north-carolina/) * [Why We’re Living in the Age of Fear](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/why-were-living-in-the-age-of-fear-190818/) (without paywall [here](https://archive.is/20210531023827/https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/why-were-living-in-the-age-of-fear-190818/)) * [How a True-Crime Podcast Became a Mental-Health Support Group](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/02/the-true-crime-podcast-turned-mental-health-support-group/517200/) (without paywall [here](https://archive.is/20210403101221/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/02/the-true-crime-podcast-turned-mental-health-support-group/517200/)) * [Why Kidnapping Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-two-why-kidnapping-conspiracy-theories-are-everywhere/id1373812661?i=1000621718915) * (I linked part two above, but you can listen to [part one](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-one-why-kidnapping-conspiracy-theories-are-everywhere/id1373812661?i=1000621466452) if you want too) * Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments! **ALSO, we will be doing a costume contest this night! There will be a prize!** \-\-\- Finally, Short Read Socials have a 'pay what you can' policy. They'll always be free to attend--but if you've been having a good time with us and want to pass along a couple of bucks to help cover Meetup platform costs for future events, there is a contribution bucket on the table that night and a [Paypal](https://paypal.me/bookclubforhumans?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US) link :)

📕October’s book: The Surrogate Mother

Join us for a cozy, spooky evening discussing The Surrogate by Freida McFadden! 🕯️🍂🎃 Come ready to share your thoughts, theories, and favorite twists while enjoying good conversation, drinks, and a little Halloween magic. 📚✨ Please update your RSVP no later than 48 hours in advance of the event, to ensure all members who would like to attend, have a fair chance of getting a spot. As per the groups policy, late cancellations and no-shows will be removed from the group.

Sip n Stitch - November Meetup with Yarn Swap

IN-PERSON Saturday Meeting!

Join us for our in-person Saturday critique session! We'll be meeting in the basement of **The Blake House**, which is located near Wellesley and Jarvis, about a 10-minute walk from Wellesley Station or Sherbourne Station. **In respect to the Blake House for hosting us, we humbly request that attendees purchase a meal, dessert, or drink if you are able to do so.** Feel free to bring in a piece of writing up to **2000 words** for reading and critique. Please bring paper copies so that listeners can easily follow and make notes. Dedicated listeners are equally welcome. In larger groups, please be mindful of giving everyone a fair chance to speak. Our group values and meeting structure can be found here: [https://www.torontosffwriters.com/sff-writer-rules-and-guidelines](https://www.torontosffwriters.com/sff-writer-rules-and-guidelines) We ask that writers provide content warnings when necessary. To limit the spread of diseases, we kindly ask that you stay home if you're feeling sick. We will be here every week! **\*\*We support the hard work and effort that goes into writing fiction, and do not condone the use of AI to replace the creative process.\*\*** And, that's everything! See you there!

Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers (Fernanda)

6 books, 1 large print, 4 ebooks, 4 audio

🇨🇦Japanese and English Language Exchange (Page for everyone)

～English description below～ イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は＄2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は＄5を先払いにて頂いております。 皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。 予約受付開始：土曜日5:00PM 予約取消締切：土曜日14:00PM(当日) 予約受付締切：土曜日15:00PM(当日) スケジュール 5.15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け 5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間［または英語の時間］ 6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間［または日本語の時間］ 【イベント内容】 Language Exchangeへようこそ！このグループでは、皆さんのレベルに応じて、3〜4名のグループにわかれ、同じ席になった人たちで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でフリートークを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽に質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。 開催場所：Atrium フードコート TJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(もしサインがなかったり、わからなければメッセージをお願いします！) 予約規約（⚠️重要） ・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻、また予約取消締切後の変更は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。 ・イベントにお申し込みをされる際、皆様一度ウェイティングリストへ自動的に移動されます。当日のオーガナイザーが人数調整を行い、基本は先着順にてお一人ずつへE-transfer先を記載したメッセージを送ります。こちらでお支払いを確認した後、オーガナイザーが参加者リストへ移動します。一度お支払いされますと、払い戻しや振替は出来ませんのでご了承ください。 ・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。 キャンセル待ち ・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト（going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、オーガナイザーが”参加予定”へ移動しますので、当日の参加状況の変更がないかご自身でご確認ください。 ※ご注意※ ・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。 ・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。 Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca 最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。 ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします！ Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5 per English Speaker for every event. All the proceeds are used to run this website and for social events Canadian English speakers must be Native or Fluent in English in order to participate RSVP: RSVP open: 5:00 PM RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 2:00 PM (day of the event) RSVP close: Saturday, 3:00 PM (day of the event) Day of Event: 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese conversation 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English conversation Event Description: This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study. Optional Dinner : After the Language event, we usually go for Dinner. Dinner is optional, you may or may not join the Dinner, it depends on you. However, Dinner is only for Participants that joined on the day of the event. Event Location: Atrium Food Court The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station. Leave the subway station and walk west along Dundas Street. At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator. The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.) ⚠️RSVP & Late Policy: If you are unable to join on the day of the event, please change your status from 'going-list' to 'not going-list'. Failure to Not show up will result in 1 No -Show. Also, in case of arriving 15 mins late to the event will result in 1 No-Show. Members are removed from the group after 3 No-Shows. Waiting List and Fee transfer: Once you enter the "Waiting-list", we will message you for the payment via e-transfer. After your payment is confirmed, you will be moved to the "Going-list" There are no Refunds or Carryovers. Going List: Only Members on the going-list can participate on the day of the event. Group Instagram - @tjex.ca Feel free to follow us!