It’s a chance to hear the five finalists for the 2012 Toronto Book Awards will give readings.

They will be featured at the Word On the Street Book and Magazine Festival this Sunday September 23.

The free event will be held at Queen s Park North from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  in the 2012 Toronto Book Awards Tent.

The winner of the 2012 Toronto Book Awards will be announced on Thursday, October 11 at the Toronto Reference Library.

To learn more about the shortlisted books and reading events on line visit toronto.ca/book_awards.