# Event Details - **Event Name**: Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the launch of Hamilton-based author Sonali Menezes’ debut book Depression Cooking Feeding Yourself When it All Feels Too Hard.About this EventSonali and local author Anuja Varghese will be in conversation, with readings by Steacy Easton and Far Too Fat Zine.Free food will be served and ASL interpretation will be provided thanks to the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Check out the HPL catalogue to borrow the book before the event. Books for sale by Epic Books. Help us keep this event scent free!When artist Sonali Menezes found herself struggling with mental illness, disordered eating, and the crushing weight of capitalism, she began to look for easy and delicious ways to feed herself that would both fulfill her hunger and her need for care. Her method — non-judgmental, anti-diet, and approachable — became Depression Cooking, a book that combines recipes, personal memoir, and illustrations to provide a guide for those moments in all of our lives when making a meal, and loving yourself, feels impossible.Sonali Menezes is an artist, zinester, and writer. She lives in Hamilton, ON, with her husband, cat, and houseplants. She loves food and eats it every day in celebration. Depression Cooking is her first book. Find her on Instagram @sonaleeeeeee.Anuja Varghese is an award-winning writer of literary fiction, fantasy, and erotica/romance where women of color get leading roles! She is the author of the short story collection CHRYSALIS, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction among other recognition, and the debut novel A KISS OF CRIMSON ASH, a medieval India-inspired romantasy where Dungeons & Dragons quest meets Bollywood love story. Anuja lives in Hamilton with her partner, two kids, and two cats.Steacy Easton writes, mostly about class, but sometimes about sex, for a variety of publications, and has a few books. They also make art.Far Too Fat founded in 2021, is a collaborative zine made by Fat people for Fat people. Issues have covered a variety of topics from Art, Sex, Food, and Work. Watch our instagram for updates, events, and other inspiring Fat art, writings, and projects: @fartoofatzine - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/depression-cooking-hamilton-book-launch/100001998616314197 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hamilton - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library - **lat**: 43.2591846 - **long**: -79.8712422 - **full address**: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb88935d489522f9bdb7167222adac7edc4c4d79fd791cc78b92a81c256c5c78-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787618053 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch being held? - **A:** Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch? - **A:** Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch is organized by Epic Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Depression Cooking Hamilton Book Launch is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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