The Monkey's Paw, a Toronto treasure trove of strange and fascinating books, has posted their latest remote window for your perusing pleasure. Where else can you pick up titles such as Prison Etiquette: The Convict's Compendium of Useful Information (1950), The Secret of Eternal Life (1956), The Complete Encyclopedia of Barbed Wire (1972) or Yoga Tennis (1973)? Check out some of the books online and then head to 1229 Dundas Street West to browse the shelves.

Since 2004, the Canadian Writers in Person (CWIP) series at York University has hosted readings and presentations by over 50 of Canada’s most significant, emerging authors. They were formerly available only in their original taped form, but now are available to the public through the Canadian Writers in Person Digital Archive.

“The purpose of this archive is to enable scholars, students and lovers of Canadian literature to hear authors read their own works in their own voices and reflect on their unique experiences of the creative process.”

On February 21st, families can head to Revival (784 College Street) for music, stories, activities, "space snacks" and more at Totsapalooza: The Space Age Rodeo Edition. Tickets are on sale and are "moving at the speed of sound." They can be purchased online or at Type Books (883 Queen Street West) or Soundscapes (572 College Street). Proceeds from the event will go to The Children's Storefront.

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