Lit

Toledo is New York Times Bestselling Author’s Final Stop on Book Tour

Kurt Anthony Krug

After several years of writing in other genres and other media, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns to what he’s known for...

City Pages: Finding Strength Through Story: Anneke Kurt on Heard and Listening to Life

Lauren Kathleen Turner

Anneke Kurt knows how important it is to feel seen in this crazy world. Even more essential, she knows how it feels to be...

Book Notes January 2026

TCP Staff

Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star Join the Toledo Museum of Art Library & Archives on Wednesday, January 7 from 5:30–7pm for...

City Pages: Toledo Author Phil Farina Brings Zombies and the Supernatural to Life

Brian Trauring

Toledo author Phil Farina insists he can predict things that are going to happen. His ability to experience premonitions and to interact with people...

Book Notes December 2025

TCP Staff

21st Annual NW Ohio Jewish Book Festival Features Diverse Author Lineup Explore new stories and perspectives at the 21st Annual Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival....

Underground Lit Fest Brings National Poets to Toledo

Melissa Lee

Toledo’s literary scene will shine November 7–8 with the Underground Lit Fest, a free two-day celebration of independent literature and poetry. Hosted at The...

Book Notes October 2025

TCP Staff

Sylvania Writes Out Loud Poetry Slam Kick off First Friday with Sylvania Writes Out Loud on Friday, October 3, from 6–8 pm. Poets of all...

Book Notes August 2025

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Pages of Glass: A Bookish Market Debuts in Maumee Book lovers can explore the 1st Annual Pages of Glass: A Bookish Market on Saturday, Aug....

Book Notes July 2025

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Voices Heard at The Code Celebrate spoken word, music and stand-up comedy the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7–9pm. The next gathering is Wednesday,...

City Pages: Sylvania Writes hosts Poetry Slam Event at Olive’s on Main

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

Poetry slams — a phenomenon in the late 90s when movies like Love Jones oozed urban cool and made poetry nights a hip new...

Book Notes June 2025

TCP Staff

WritersShop Workshop: Genre & World-Building Join the WritersShop Writing Workshop on Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 pm at the Reynolds Corners Branch Library,...

Your Guide to Toledo’s Local Book Clubs

Leslie Anne Shore

Reading can bring you into a whole different world. Through words on a page, you can be transported into a different time or faraway...

Book Notes May 2025

TCP Staff

Authors! with Sarah Penner Join the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for an exciting evening with Sarah Penner, the bestselling New York Times author of...

Radical Relaxation: Toledo Wellness Expert Releases Stress-Relief Guide

Melissa Lee

April is Stress Awareness Month and Toledo residents have a new resource to manage stress. Tracie Braylock, a holistic nurse educator, wellness consultant and...

Book Notes April 2025

TCP Staff

Authors! with Adam Nimoy at the Main Library Join us for a special Authors! event with Adam Nimoy on Thursday, April 3, from 7 –...

Ode To The Zipcode 2025 Finalists

TCP Staff

Your ZIP code is part of your identity. The Toledo City Paper has made an effort to mission, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library,...

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