For book lovers and authors, this Vancouver festival is a must-attend. The Vancouver Writers Fest returns with an impressive line-up of authors and books from Oct. 16 to 22, 2023. The festival will feature more than 125 authors from around the world and host 85+ events across Granville Island and schools in the Lower Mainland. "The Festival is proud to present a thrilling line-up of events for its 2023 season, including some of the world's most esteemed writers and up-and-coming stars," said Vancouver Writers Fest Artistic Director, Leslie Hurtig in a press release. The featured authors include Naomi Klein, Cherie Dimaline, Mona Awad, and Celeste Ng.