November Events: Meet Chris Hadfield, Wendel Clark, Anna Olson and Robbie Robertson at Indigo Events, plus add two new Heather's Picks to your reading list!

­­­­­­­­­From bestselling authors to the most anticipated new books, Indigo and Chapters stores across Canada are thrilled to announce the following free and exclusive events in November.

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2016 /CNW/ -

Exclusive Bookseller: Anthony Bourdain, The Hunger, 2016 North American Tour
The Hunger serves audiences an all new live show featuring an unyielding, brutally honest monologue reflecting on diverse culture, street cuisine and Anthony Bourdain's travels to lesser-known locations around the world, followed by an open Q&A session. Currently filming the hit CNN original series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Bourdain will bring audiences a menu loaded with lots of laughs, series discussions and unapologetic irreverence. Bourdain's newest cookbook, Appetites, is an absolute must-have holiday gift for any chef or food lover.

Date and Location:
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, November 1
7:30 PM

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In Person: Wendel Clark

Join one of hockey's greatest heroes, Wendel Clark, as he signs copies of his autobiography, Bleeding Blue: Giving My All for the Game – the story of a man who refused to say no. For full event guidelines, visit indigo.ca/events.

Dates and Locations:
Indigo Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, November 1
4:00 PM

Chapters Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Thursday, November 3
12:00 PM

Chapters Regina
Regina, SK
Monday, November 7
6:00 PM

Chapters Ancaster
Ancaster, ON
Thursday, November 10
6:00 PM

Coles Cambrian Mall
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Wednesday, November 16
12:00 PM

Chapters South Point
Edmonton, AB
Monday, November 21
11:00 AM

Chapters Halifax
Halifax, NS
Wednesday, November 23
6:00 PM

Chapters St. John's
St. John's, NL
Thursday, November 24
6:00 PM

Chapters Oshawa
Oshawa, ON
Monday, November 28
6:00 PM

Chapters Brampton
Brampton, ON
Tuesday, November 29
6:00 PM

IndigoSpirit 1st Canadian Place
Toronto, ON
Friday, December 2
12:00 PM

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In Person: Kevin Shea

Join hometown hockey archaeologist, Kevin Shea, as he signs copies of The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club: Official Centennial Publication.

Date and Location:
Chapters Windsor
Windsor, ON
Thursday, November 3
7:00 PM

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In Person: Mike Brophy & Todd Denault

Join renowned hockey authors Mike Brophy and Todd Denault as they sign copies of Unbreakable: 50 Goals In 39 Games: Wayne Gretzky and the Story of Hockey's Greatest Record.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters Burlington
Burlington, ON
Thursday, November 3
7:00 PM

Chapters Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Wednesday, November 23
7:00 PM

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In Person: Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni

Join Bob Nevin, Al Iafrate and Ron Ellis as they sign copies of 1, 2, 3 Cheers for the Toronto Maple Leafs! and The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. Plus, meet Carlton and the Blue Crew! Be one of the first 75 people to purchase the book on the day of the event and win tickets to the Hall of Fame Legends Game on November 13! For full event guidelines, visit indigo.ca/events.

Date and Location:
Chapters Oshawa
Oshawa, ON
Saturday, November 5
2:00 - 3:30 PM

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In Person: Karlynn Johnston

Join proud Canadian food blogger of The Kitchen Magpie, Karlynn Johnstonas she debuts her first baking book, Flapper Pie And A Blue Prairie Sky: A Modern Baker's Guide To Old-fashioned Desserts.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters West Edmonton Mall
Edmonton, AB
Saturday, November 5
2:00 PM

Indigo Signal Hill
Calgary, AB
Tuesday, November 8
7:00 PM

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In Person: Darryl Sittler

Join one of the greatest players ever to wear a Maple Leafs uniform, Darryl Sittler, as he signs copies of Captain: My Life and Career. For full event guidelines, visit indigo.ca/events.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters Newmarket
Newmarket, ON
Thursday, November 10
7:00 - 8:30 PM

Indigo Signal Hill
Calgary, AB
Tuesday, November 29
7:00 - 8:30 PM

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In Person: Nathan M. Greenfield

Join TES book reviewer, Nathan M. Greenfield, as he commemorates those who died in armed conflicts and signs copies of The Reckoning: Canadian Prisoners of War in the Great War.

Date and Location:
Chapters Rideau
Ottawa, ON
Friday, November 11
1:00 PM

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In Person: Chris Hadfield

Join Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield as he signs copies of his first children's book, The Darkest Dark – a story that encourages readers to dream the impossible.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters Halifax
Halifax, NS
Monday, November 14
7:00 PM

Chapters Rideau
Ottawa, ON
Tuesday, November 15
7:00 PM

Chapters Pointe-Claire
Pointe-Claire, QC
Sunday, November 20
2:00 PM

Indigo Sherway Gardens
Toronto, ON
Monday, November 21
7:00 PM

Chapters Chinook
Calgary, AB
Thursday, December 8
7:00 PM

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In Person: Don Cherry

Join Canadian icon, Don Cherry, as he signs copies of his new book, Don Cherry's Sports Heroes.
Please note the event is only 1 hour long. For full event guidelines, visit indigo.ca/events.

Dates and Locations:
Chapters South London
London, ON
Thursday, November 17
7:00 - 8:00 PM

Chapters Oshawa
Oshawa, ON
Thursday, November 24
7:00 - 8:00 PM

IndigoSpirit 1st Canadian Place
Toronto, ON
Thursday, December 1
12:00 - 1:00 PM

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In Person: Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni

Join Johnny Bower and Jim McKenny as they sign copies of 1, 2, 3 Cheers for the Toronto Maple Leafs! and The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. Plus, meet Carlton and the Blue Crew! For full event guidelines, visit indigo.ca/events.

Date and Location:
Chapters Vega
Mississauga, ON
Saturday, November 19
2:00 - 3:30 PM

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Co-presented with TIFF: In Conversation: Robbie Robertson

In celebration of his highly-anticipated memoir Testimony, legendary songwriter and guitarist Robbie Robertson joins George Stroumboulopoulos for a unique onstage conversation about his life, music, and artistic influences both with The Band and as a solo artist, as well as his collaborations with award-winning musicians and filmmakers such as Ronny Hawkins, Bob Dylan, and Martin Scorsese. Patrons will receive a signed copy of Testimony for each paid ticket to this event. For more info on this event please visit tiff.net.  To buy tickets click HERE.

Date and Location:
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West
Toronto, ON
Monday, November 21
7:00 PM

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In Person: Amy Stuart

Join Amy Stuart as she signs her bestselling debut novel, Still Mine – a vivid portrayal of the stark mountain town of Blackmore, its hidden secrets and the shadowy cast of characters who inhabit its confines.

Date and Location: Chapters Windsor
Windsor, ON
Friday, November 25
7:00 PM

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In Person: Glen and Walter Gretzky and Lauri Holomis

Join Glen and Walter Gretzky and Lauri Holomis as they sign copies of GREAT – a story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Coach Wally.

Dates and Locations:
Indigo Milton
Milton, ON
Monday, November 28
6:00 PM

Coles Lynden Park
Brantford, ON
Wednesday, November 30
6:00 PM

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In Person: Anna Olson

Join Canada's baking sweetheart, Anna Olson as she signs copies of Bake With Anna Olson: More Than 125 Simple, Scrumptious And Sensational Recipes to Make You a Better Baker.

Date and Location:
Chapters South London
London, ON
Tuesday, November 29
7:00 PM

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NEW HEATHER'S PICKS

Indigo CEO and Chief Booklover Heather Reisman is announcing two new Heather's Picks: Wenjack by Joseph Boyden and Waiting for the First Light by Romeo Dallaire.

In Wenjack, the acclaimed author of The Orenda gives us a powerful and poignant look into the last moments of Chanie Wenjack, a residential school runaway trying to find his way home. Chanie's story is as true as it is heartbreaking – and an absolute must-read for all Canadians.

In Waiting for the First Light, Roméo Dallaire, retired general, former senator, bestselling author, and one of the world's leading humanitarians, delves deep into his life since the Rwandan genocide.   Traumatized by witnessing genocide on an imponderable scale in Rwanda, Dallaire reflects in these pages on the nature of PTSD and the impact of that deep wound on his life since 1994, and on how he motivates himself and others to humanitarian work despite his constant struggle. 

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#IndigoBookClub!

The #IndigoBookClub calls on booklovers from all over the globe to take part in a monthly Twitter party to discuss great reads in 140 characters or less.

This month's #IndigoBookClub title is The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall.  What if someone you trusted was accused of the unthinkable? The Best Kind of People grapples that question with the story of George Woodbury, an affable teacher and beloved husband and father, who is arrested for sexual impropriety at a prestigious prep school.  With exquisite emotional precision, award-winning author Zoe Whittall explores issues of loyalty, truth, and the meaning of happiness through the lens of an all-American family on the brink of collapse.

Join the #IndigoBookClub Twitter party with @chaptersindigo on November 30^th at 7 PM EST to take part in a discussion about The Best Kind of People with Canadian author Zoe Whittall.

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INDIGO's STAFF PICK OF THE MONTH

Indigo's Staff Picks program is the perfect place to start looking for your next favourite book. Each month we choose the book that Indigo employees at home office and in stores love the most, and what we think our customers will love.

The Staff Pick of the Month for November is Faithful by Alice Hoffman. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Marriage of Opposites and The Dovekeepers comes a soul-searching story about a young woman struggling to redefine herself and the power of love, family, and fate.

Growing up on Long Island, Shelby Richmond is an ordinary girl until one night an extraordinary tragedy changes her fate. Her best friend's future is destroyed in an accident, while Shelby walks away with the burden of guilt.

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