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We’re taking a break

Our shop in Kensington Market is CLOSED until WEDS JULY 10TH. Shop ONLINE 24hrs a day at ShopKFB

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KFB SUMMER BUNDLE 5-PACK ON SALE

Our KFB 5-pack. Perfect Summer Reading. KHASHAYAR MOHAMMADI DEAR KESTREL KATE SUTHERLAND BEASTS OF THE SEA R. KOLEWE SILENCE, THEN PRATHNA LOR 7, 2 CODY CAETANO PLEASURE DOME POEMS Reg. $69 SALE $49 (+ shipping) ONLINE ONLY at ShopKFB

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Notley: “Why do anything?”

Why should poetry or anyone or anything do anything? But poetry is the art closest to existing itself. We are somewhat measureable, vibrate and tremble, and are beautiful.◦ — Alice Notley (@alice_notley) June 26, 2019

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KFB CHAPBOOK CLUB TUESDAY

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A poet prepares

BOLA OPELEKE Photos: KIRBY

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“Not waving”

"I am your boydrowning in this country,who doesn’t know the word for drowningand yells I am diving for the last time!" Deaf Republic,@ilya_poet — nerd activities (@Nimisire) June 17, 2019

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“I wouldn’t have missed it.”

I love whenever I see Kramer @DearKestrel at readings (and he's EVERYWHERE, often with partner @teresempierre), he always says. "I wouldn't have missed it." Thanks, Kramer. — knifeforkbook (@knifeforkbook) June 15, 2019 That was a treat. A wonderful evening of new poetry pamphlets launched by @anstrutherpress editor Jim Johnstone, featuring poets @itsakirby @jasonvpurcell & @PaolaOFerrante […]

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This joy suffices

C. P. CAVAFY “Addition”, translated by Rae Dalven.  [via]

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“Inspiring generosity”

https://twitter.com/brokencloudco/status/1134892313698852865 This is how we do it. What keeps us here. The generous support of those who respond in kind/ness. This kind support actually occurs daily by your visits, word of mouth, attending events, reading here, social media, sales. Poets, publishers, lovers who hold this space dear. We’re not a “business,” we’re a passion. Powered […]

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Jeanne Dark comes of age on the prairie LAUNCH

KFB | SATURDAY 3PM     dee HOBSBAWN-SMITH Jeanne Dark comes of age on the prairie (espresso press) LAUNCH SATURDAY JUNE 8TH 3PM knife | fork | book at The Dark Side Studio | 244 Augusta Avenue | 2nd Floor | Kensington Market | Toronto Access: We are a second floor walk-up with two all-gender washrooms. Please […]