Author Chat

We welcome Lara Stokes, author of Midsummer Nights. The debut novel features a modern twist on Shakespeare's magical romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. No registration is required. Learn more about Midsummer Nights here: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/786806

We welcome Lionel Bennett, the author of Pathfinder. Lionel will share his experience of writing from true events, focused on the life of Officer Gordon Bennett during World War II. Learn more on Lionel's website: https://www.lionelbennett.ca/  No registration is required.

We welcome Ted Amsden, the author of The Golden Handshake Club. This book is a comedy adventure with a local twist: a parody of Cobourg and Port Hope that celebrates differences and connections. No registration is required. Read more about Ted and his new book here: https://northumberland897.ca/news/2025/11/19/new-book-is-a-long-thank-you-note-to-two-special-towns