[Image description: Text per below. A stack of antique books in on the left against a mahogany background, with text in a pale yellow, and the GCTC and Octopus Books logos at bottom right.]

Stages & Pages

Join GCTC and Octopus Books

Sunday, November 2nd from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

as we discuss

The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln

by Juian Sher

presented by Michel Hogue, Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University

About the book:

FINALIST FOR THE MAVIS GALLANT PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION • LONGLISTED FOR THE J. W. DAFOE BOOK PRIZE

A riveting account of the years, months and days leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the unexpected ways Canadians were involved in every aspect of the American Civil War.

Note: Books selected for the program further explore themes or subject matter in or inspired by the show. They do not necessarily reflect the plot of the show.

RSVPs appreciated but not required.

[Image description: Book cover for “The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Abraham Lincoln” by Julian Sher. Features an image of Abraham Lincoln above the title, and vintage photo of six men below the title.]

Buy the book from Octopus Books, or pick it up from the GCTC Shop.

What is Stages & Pages?

A book talk series hosted by Octopus Books, exploring themes from GCTC’s mainstage shows.

Join us on the first Sunday of the show run, where a local expert will present and lead a discussion on a selected book. Octopus Books staff, who have read our 25-26 scripts, have selected an accompanying book based on themes in the show. Whether you read the book in advance or pick up a copy while you are here, we aim to further enhance your experience of the show.

This presentation is free, and takes place before our Pay-What-You-Decide performance. We encourage you to stick around to watch the show.