Video Recording of “The Life of a Writer” – A Conversation with UBC Library’s Writer-in-Residence Evelyn Lau
Description On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Evelyn Lau joined us for an afternoon event as part of her programming as UBC Library’s Writer-in-Residence. This is a special session featuring acclaimed poet and memoirist Evelyn Lau, in conversation with Bonnie Nish, Executive Director of Word Vancouver Festival. This engaging dialogue offers audiences a rare opportunity to […]
Richard Wagamese – Reading of "Indian Horse"
Join us Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Lillooet Room (Room 301) at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre for a reading by author Richard Wagamese from his latest novel, Indian Horse.
Andrew Kaufman, Camille Martin and Barry Webster
Robson Reading Series Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 7pm UBC Bookstore at Robson Square.
Al Hunter
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the First Nations Longhouse at UBC.
Walid Bitar, Basma Kavanagh, and Missy Marston
Join us on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7pm UBC Bookstore at Robson Square for readings by dramatic monologues artist Walid Bitar (Divide and Rule), the engaging Basma Kavanagh (Distillō) and the “weird and funny” Missy Marston (The Love Monster). Admission is free and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Update: Robson Reading Series
For more than 10 years, the Robson Reading Series has helped the University share knowledge and engage communities at UBC and beyond. The series featured seasoned and debut writers reading from their works in various genres, and gave them a platform to discuss their works with the audience in a warm and welcoming environment – […]
Julie Devaney and Gary Geddes
Thursday, January 24, 2013, 7pm at the UBC Bookstore at Robson Square.
Nyla Matuk, Alix Ohlin and Matthew Tierney
Join us Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7pm UBC Bookstore at Robson Square for our fantastic season finale with readings from Nyla Matuk, Alix Ohlin, and Matthew Tierney. It’s a must see reading!
Julie Wilson
Join us at 7pm, on Thursday, November 22. Doors open at 6:45. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Darren Bifford and Grant Lawrence
Darren Bifford and Grant Lawrence at the Robson Reading Series Join us at 7pm, on Thursday, October 11, for a reading by Darren Bifford and Grant Lawrence at Robson Square. Doors open at 6:45. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase and signing. Darren Bifford is originally from Summerland, BC. His work […]