Current Season
The Fall 2026 Grimsby Author Series!
We’re excited to share the details for the Grimsby Author Series Fall 2026 season and invite you to join us for another year of engaging conversations and community connection. All events take place at the library at 18 Carnegie Lane and begin at 7:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Dates
- Friday, September 18
- Kelly Anderson / The Wild Beneath
- Laurie Petrou / The Rayburn Affair
- Friday, October 23
- Tara Gereaux / Wild People Quiet
- Amanda Peters / The Birthing Tree
- Friday, November 27
- Mary Berg / Mary's Comfort Classics
- Hazel Mae / Before I Let You Go
Scroll down to learn more about each novel in the fall season and place your hold in the catalogue.
Tickets available online or in-person.
For cash purchases, tickets can be bought from the front desk of the Grimsby Public Library,
September 18 - Kelly Anderson and Laurie Petrou
Kelly Anderson
Author of The Wild Beneath
Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by the stars and swimming in the ocean. But when a tsunami shatters her world and her parents are swept away, Annie is stranded on land, grief-stricken and forced to confront just how unconventional she is, despite her enduring love for her childhood sweetheart, Evan. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, elemental. When Walker disappears—along with any explanation he might hold about who she really is—Annie is forced to decide between evacuating with Evan or staying to unlock a secret that feels vital to her survival.
The Wild Beneath is a spellbinding story of soulmates, homecoming and the ancient bonds that tie us all to the natural world.
Laurie Petrou
Author of The Rayburn Affair
Art, ambition, and desire collide when an aspiring writer becomes entangled in the marriage and creative life of her literary idol.
By day, Dr Ruth Morgan lectures on ‘AI: the new frontier of storytelling.’ By night, she toils away at a collection of short stories, fantasising about a writing career to rival that of the internationally renowned Shelby Rayburn, a literary icon widely hailed as the voice of Ruth’s generation of women.
When Shelby and her husband, Oscar, make an appearance at an annual faculty party, Ruth can’t believe her luck. The trio instantly hit it off, and an intoxicating intimacy builds between them, underwritten by a simmering sexual tension.
After their chance meeting, Shelby proposes an unconventional scheme to bring Ruth’s unpublished writing into the limelight, though it is not without conditions: their plan must remain secret, even from Oscar. Bound together by this pact, Ruth and Shelby’s bond tightens. But how long before ego and ambition cause their secret alliance to snap?
We are thrilled to welcome Laurie back to the series in her hometown!
October 23 - Tara Gereaux and Amanda Peters
Tara Gereaux
Author of Wild People Quiet
A taut, exquisitely rendered story exploring the repercussions of a woman’s decision to hide her Métis identity while living in a small, predominantly white prairie town in the 1940s.
Florence has created a beautiful life for herself. Her home is immaculate; she is a model employee at Pratt’s Insurance, where she works as a secretary. Her hair is the perfect shade of movie-star blonde—never once does she allow her brown roots to show. She dyes them every other Saturday night, without fail.
But one morning, everything changes.
Suddenly, Florence is thrown back into memories of her life before. Suddenly, the line between who she once was and who she has chosen to be feels very thin.
For readers of The Berry Pickers, Tommy Orange, and The Vanishing Half.
Amanda Peters
Author of The Birthing Tree
From the award-winning and bestselling author of The Berry Pickers, an unforgettable novel of family, legacy and secrets, following one woman as she confronts buried truths, lost love and the fragile future she alone must protect.
After her mother’s death, Aliet is raised by her grandmother and becomes an apprentice to her knowledge of midwifery and Indigenous medicine. At the base of the birthing tree, Aliet becomes the keeper of sacred knowledge, educated so that she may, one day, carry on these traditional practices. Yet, when Aliet grows older, she unexpectedly turns away from her grandmother, her community and all that she’s learned.
Years later, after her grandmother dies, Aliet returns home to a crumbling house and the memories she thought she’d outrun: the love and loss that shaped her young life; the teachings of her grandmother; and the mystery of her own bloodline.
November 27 - Mary Berg and Hazel Mae
Mary Berg
Author of Mary's Comfort Classics: Food to Fill Your Plate
Break out your stretchy pants! Mary Berg—host of The Good Stuff with Mary Berg and judge on MasterChef Canada—is back with her coziest book yet.
Whether you’re looking for cheesy carbs, sweet treats, delicious proteins, or hearty soups and salads, Mary’s Comfort Classics guarantees you’ll find meals to satisfy your every craving, with recipes that nourish both stomachs and souls alike.
Hazel Mae
Author of Before I Let You Go: My Life in Broadcasting, Baseball, and Beyond
From her early days in the Philippines to her arrival in Canada and her rise through the ranks of sports journalism, Mae offers a candid, behind the scenes look at her life. With warmth and wit, she reflects on breaking into broadcasting, navigating the US sports media scene, returning home to cover the Toronto Blue Jays, and mastering the art of the post game interview—often while dodging celebratory Gatorade showers.
Open, honest, and insightful, Mae’s memoir offers a fresh, intimate glimpse into the life of one of Canada’s most recognizable broadcasters.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Grimsby Author Series is made possible through the generous support of our community partners.
Tawse Winery is our official wine sponsor for all three Fall 2026 events. Our generous snack donations will be provided by Real Canadian Superstore Grimsby (September) and Sun-Ray Orchards (October and November)
We also extend our sincere thanks to The Peanut Mill Natural Food Market (St. Catharines) and Monique Mulder-Wallace Pottery for their valued sponsorship and support of the series. A big thank you to our onsite bookseller Epic Books (Hamilton) who sell current and backlist titles from our authors!