A sorta kinda book club.

A literary community for book lovers looking for real connection in Toronto

Upcoming Events

  • Lit IRL: A Bookish Party

    Join a book lovers night of readings, games, cocktails and connection at the Drake Hotel!

  • Dinner With {Harriet Alida Lye}

    Join an intimate and lively literary dinner party with Harriet Alida Lye, author of hit debut novel, Motherclown.

    Drinks & bites included!

  • Open Ended (Night 1)

    We’re running the viral Open Ended Storytelling Night! Don’t miss out on another hilarious, emotional, and heartwarming evening.

  • Open Ended: Group Chat Night

    Open Ended is back with a twist! We’re bringing the tea out of the group chat, and sharing our hot takes! Open Ended: Storytelling Night, is all about the most outrageous, hilarious and emotional cliffhangers and plot twists in our lives.

Fifth Edit is more than a book club. It’s about creating unpretentious experiences for book lovers to come together.

It’s a nod to process over perfection — to experimentation, revision, and trying new ways of building community. Join monthly events like:

  • Book dinners

  • Sip & Reads

  • Literary Tastings

  • Socials

  • Book swaps & more

What is Fifth Edit?