Since May 1998 book lovers have gathered in a small, inconspicuous café across from the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto to hear some of Canada's best writers read from their latest works. From national award-winning poets such as Dennis Lee and David Donnell, to the leading writers of new fiction such as Lynn Crosbie and Derek McCormack, to first-time authors and local favourites, the I V Lounge Reading Series has provided an intimate space for members of the literary community to share their craft with the public. This anthology offers samples of the best and most memorable readings of the past two years, including fiction and poetry never before published. Each entry captures the spirit of the I V Lounge Reading Series.