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October's Book: Weyward

October's Book: Weyward

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00 PM
From Toronto Ladies Book Club
4.8

**This event has been rescheduled to October 27th. If you are unable to make it due to this scheduling change, please contact our organizer, Melis Tokgoz.** 2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century. 1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. As a girl, Altha’s mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence for witchcraft is set out against Altha, she knows it will take all of her powers to maintain her freedom. 1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives––and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom. Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.

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Vaughan Queer Gay Speed Dating Event

Vaughan Queer Gay Speed Dating Event

Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 PM
From Hot Glass Friends and Social Studio

**💓 Vaughan Gay Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched** **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places. **Select your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=698.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=hot-glass-friends-and-social-studio&ar=18-32&face_v=157.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=698.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=hot-glass-friends-and-social-studio&ar=30-46&face_v=157.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=698.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=hot-glass-friends-and-social-studio&ar=40-58&face_v=157.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=698.0&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=hot-glass-friends-and-social-studio&ar=55+&face_v=157.0) --- We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Vaughan gay singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - First-timers new to speed dating - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - Anyone curious about gay speed dating in a relaxed setting - People re-entering the dating scene after a break ⭐ *"I was nervous but the host made it effortless. Met someone wonderful first try."* – Vaughan single **Event Details** - **Format:** Zoom video event – short timed rounds - **Location:** Your place – couch, desk, wherever works - **Host:** Experienced host running the evening - **Vibe:** Casual, easy-going conversations with Vaughan gay singles - **Duration:** Roughly 1–1.5 hours - **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results - **Rounds:** Several short one-on-one rounds - **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi **How It Works** 1. **Choose your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night. 3. **Get on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will guide you through. 4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Vaughan singles. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event. 💡 **Tip:** Test your Zoom and find a quiet, well-lit spot beforehand. --- ✨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. 🌟 ✨

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November Meetup: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

November Meetup: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM
From Books & Brunch Meetup
4.7

Book Description: One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why… His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers. Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits of the people of Golden done by a local artist. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their “rightful owners.” With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered. A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.

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6 attendees
Books Up October Meetup

Books Up October Meetup

Sun, Oct 25, 3:00 PM
From Books Up Circle
5.0

**Books Up Circle** Join our monthly Books Up Circle! It is a relaxed, social gathering where we share our current reads, exchange recommendations, and meet fellow book lovers. **What to expect:** We’ll start with casual introductions and a little socializing, then take turns putting our books in the spotlight. **Bring a book you’re currently reading and give us your mini review:** 📚 What is it about? 💭 Why did you pick it up? ⭐ What are you enjoying or not? 👍 Would you recommend it? Who is it for? Give us a short synopsis and your honest take.. After each share, the circle can ask questions and chat about the book. Once everyone has shared, we’ll open things up for socializing, open conversations, and discovering our next great reads. **Comment below with the book you’re bringing!** 👇📖 Come with a book, leave with recommendations and maybe a few new bookish friends. ✨

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November's Book: Wild Dark Shore

November's Book: Wild Dark Shore

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 AM
From Toronto Ladies Book Club
4.8

A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again. But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late—and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together. A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, *Wild Dark Shore* is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

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Toronto Beginners Welcome Verified Speed Dating

Toronto Beginners Welcome Verified Speed Dating

Sun, Nov 8, 9:00 PM
From Rhythm Collective Community Drum Circle Meetup

**✨ Toronto Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom** Meet Toronto singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Toronto locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=708.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=rhythm-collective-community-drum-circle-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=164.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=708.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=rhythm-collective-community-drum-circle-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=164.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=708.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=rhythm-collective-community-drum-circle-meetup&ar=40-58&face_v=164.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=708.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=rhythm-collective-community-drum-circle-meetup&ar=55+&face_v=164.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - Singles in Toronto who want to meet people from home - Toronto locals after personality-matched dates - Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience **Event Details** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Toronto locals **How It Works** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Toronto singles. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches shared after the event. 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a clean background make a big difference. **Frequently Asked Questions** **What's the personality quiz for?** It helps us match you with compatible people. **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **Is my info private?** Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match. --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 🦋 ✨

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Frequently asked questions

Toronto hosts a wide variety of book clubs covering every type of genre imaginable. From mystery and crime to romance and sci-fi, there's a club for each taste. These groups provide platforms to discuss current releases or revisit classics with fellow book enthusiasts.

To join a book club in Toronto, visit the Meetup website and search for book-related events or groups in the city. You can click on a group that piques your interest, join it, and then RSVP to attend their events.

Yes, many book clubs in Toronto are free to join. Typically, you'll only need to handle any costs related to the book being discussed, if not already owned. Check group details for any specific rules or fees.

Some Toronto book clubs still meet online for convenience and to accommodate more members. Virtual meetups often have flexible times, allowing more participants to join across different locations.

A book club meeting generally involves discussing the book read by the group members. Attendees share their thoughts, such as what they liked, disliked, and any significant themes they noticed. This creates a lively exchange of ideas among readers.

Yes, you can create your book club in Toronto on Meetup! Simply register and set up a new group, inviting others to join. Starting your group allows you to choose the book genres and themes you'll explore.

The frequency varies by club. Some meet monthly, offering ample time to read between gatherings, while others might get together bi-weekly. Check with specific groups on Meetup to understand their schedule.

Not all genres may have an established club, as availability depends on current member interests. However, new clubs frequently form, so keep checking for one that matches your preferences or consider starting your own!

While it's encouraged to read the book, it's not always mandatory to join the discussion. If you're unable to complete it, participating in the talk can still be rewarding and insightful.

The structure of book discussions can vary greatly since meetings are organized individually by each group. Some clubs have predefined discussion questions, while others offer open-ended dialogues.

Although Meetup is designed for group activities, you can engage in discussions and exchange personal book recommendations with fellow members during meetings or within group forums.

Search for the author's name in Meetup's search bar to discover dedicated fan clubs or meetings focusing specifically on their work. This method increases your chances of meeting like-minded readers.

Absolutely! Joining a book club is a fantastic way for new Torontonians to meet fellow literature enthusiasts and integrate into the local community, offering a mutual interest to build connections over.

Certainly, some Toronto book clubs focus on classic literature, enabling members to delve into timeless stories and engrained texts. These groups can foster deep discussions around universally resonant themes.

Meetup facilitates the platform for groups to form and organize events, but individual hosts manage the logistics, such as meeting location and agenda.