Literary Salon in the wilds of the rockies

The books of the authors and poet who read at the salon.

When you think of literary salons (not to be confused with saloons) you think berets, poets and absinthe. You also think time travel because literary salons were big (before they invented TV or the internet) in the 17th century in France. 


They are making a come back. I attended one last weekend at the home of author Barb Howard in her home nestled in the pine trees at the foot of the majestic rocky mountains. 

There be lotz of treez in Canada

Barb started hosting literary salons to expose Alberta authors and poets to readers who love books that you might not find in large bookstores overrun with books written by a dead Swedish guy. 


It was an informal gathering of about twenty five enthusiasts of the written word. There was wine, cheese and bread (the three food groups for writers) and readings by authors Lori Hahnel, Anne Sorbie and poet Tyler Perry. 

And there be cheez! 

It was a great way to discover new writers and a great way to expose the authors to a new audience, and maybe start a little word of mouth. 

So here's to literary salons! Think about starting one in a living room near you (she says raising a glass of absinthe!)