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Shining a spotlight on gritLIT

By Meredith MacLeod Apr 11, 2025

Whether you love to read and talk about books, are a successful author, or are aspiring to publish your first work, Hamilton’s Readers and Writers Festival has something for you. gritLIT is an opportunity to not only celebrate great books and national and local authors, it’s a chance…

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Emma Donoghue’s The Paris Express tracks fateful journey

By Meredith MacLeod Apr 2, 2025

Acclaimed writer will visit Hamilton to talk about her new work of historical fiction at a pre-festival gritLIT event at the Playhouse Cinema on April 9. Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue loves the time immediately after releasing a new book, when she tours to give readings and speak at…

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gritLIT opens a new chapter

By Stephen Near Feb 12, 2025

Launch party at Theatre Aquarius marks an exciting new page for Hamilton's literary festival. It was a chilly evening, but the vibe was warm Tuesday as gritLIT, Hamilton’s premiere literary festival, celebrated the launch of its April 2025 event in the lobby of Theatre Aquarius. Hosted by Lishai…