Toronto Reference Library

Join us for the announcement of the winner of the 2019 Toronto Book Awards. Hosted by CBC Metro Morning's Matt Galloway.

The City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library have named the five 2019 Toronto Book Awards shortlisted titles. This year's shortlisted authors reflect the diversity and depth of Toronto's literary talent and their stories - inspired by the city - will leave an indelible impression on readers.

The titles selected for the 2019 short list are:

● Be With: Letters to a Caregiver by Mike Barnes

● Reproduction by Ian Williams

● The Student by Cary Fagan

● Theory by Dionne Brand

● This Country of Mine by Didier Leclair

Books available for purchase. Book signing to follow.

This event is free, but you must register to attend. Please click "Get Tickets" to reserve your free tickets.

This is the 45th year of the Toronto Book Awards. Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the awards honour books of literary merit that are evocative of Toronto. The annual awards offer $15,000 in prize money. Each shortlisted finalist will receive $1,000, with $10,000 going to the winner. This year's Toronto Book Awards Committee is comprised of volunteer members Sarah Hagi, Canisia Lubrin, Vicky Mochama, Damian Tarnopolsky, and Daniel Viola.

Please don't print your tickets! We're trying to reduce paper waste for Appel Salon events, so please don't bother printing your ticket. We'll either scan your ticket on your smartphone or quickly find your name on our tablets and check you in.

Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 7 pm, but doors open at 6 pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. As with all Appel Salon events, we'll have a cash bar with a selection of beer, wine, and liquor, as well as sandwiches and snacks.