Author Ali Zokaee is expanding his presence in Canadian bookstores with a series of 39 confirmed book signing events at Indigo locations across the Greater Toronto Area, scheduled from April through October 2026. The tour, which began April 4 at Indigo Eaton Centre, has already shown strong reader interest, with stores selling an average of more than 85 percent of ordered copies across the first 16 events, including seven appearances that reached 100 percent sell-through.
One of the standout moments occurred on July 25 at Indigo Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto, where every available copy of Useful Quotes: True, Practical But Not Pleasing sold out in less than four and a half hours. This success has encouraged Zokaee to continue returning to Indigo stores throughout the year, including locations where he introduces his second book, The History Of Music And Cinema: Evaluation Part 1, as well as events featuring both titles.
For Zokaee, the tour is more than a series of signings; it's an opportunity to meet readers personally, introduce his work to new communities, and steadily grow the audience for his books. The remaining confirmed schedule includes appearances at Indigo locations such as Bay & Bloor, TD Center, Scarborough Town Center, Sherway Gardens, and Yorkdale, among others. Zokaee expects to add several more appearances before year-end, bringing his 2026 total to approximately 40 bookstore events.
Looking ahead, Zokaee plans to continue the momentum in 2027 with additional appearances featuring both books and events showcasing them together. Beyond Canada, he has begun reaching out to Barnes & Noble locations in the United States as part of a longer-term effort to expand his in-person bookstore presence.
The books are available through major booksellers, including Indigo, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Waterstones. For more information about Ali Zokaee, his books, and upcoming activities, visit www.zokaee.com.
