Here’s an exclusive opportunity to have lunch with eight extraordinary storytellers—Diana Beresford-Kroeger, Shashi Bhat, Holly Gramazio, Catherine Hernandez, Robyn Harding, Beverley McLachlin, Nita Prose & Marissa Stapley—and Ann VanderMeer, one of the world’s top editors. They will join you for intimate conversation throughout a multi-course meal, prepared by the chefs at District Lounge, a private dining room in the District at Beltline created by renowned Calgary chefs Duncan Ly and Roy Oh.

Be sure to come hungry and ready to devour every word as you share a table and meal with your favourite authors and like-minded readers. The lunch will feature one celebrity guest per table for 15-20 minutes for each course before playing musical chairs and moving on to the next table. Lunch starts promptly at 12:00pm so please be sure to arrive early to ensure you don’t miss any courses.

MENU

• 1^st Course: Start off with a beverage from the lounge bar
  (zero-proof options and full bar menu available for purchase)
• 2^nd Course: Honey Butter Chips from Takori by Duncan Ly
• 3^rd Course: Sushi Rolls from Joyfish by Duncan Ly
• 4^th Course: Gyoza from Uzumaki
• 5^th Course: Fried Brussels Sprouts from Roy’s Korean Kitchen
• 6^th Course: Sliders from Burgers Near Me
• 7^th Course: Tacos from Takori by Duncan Ly
• 8^th Course: Smoothie Cup from Oakberry
• 9^th Course: Elderflower Cake from Bar Chouette

BOOKSTORE POP-UP

The event features an Owl’s Nest pop-up shop showcasing titles from all authors taking part in the lunch. Owl’s Nest has also put together some tasty discounted bundle offers:

• SNACK: 10% off any of the WordFeast titles
• TREAT: 15% off 2 or more books
• MORSEL: 20% off 4 or more books
• FEAST: 25% off all 8 books

This show is part of Wordfest’s Imaginairium festival, Oct. 15 to 21, 2024. Connect with 50+ of the world’s most arresting writers, thinkers, activators, and inspirers, gathered just for you in Calgary, Canada. For more info: wordfest.com