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Books of the year 2011: non-fiction

What makes a book of the year? There's no formula for deciding. Some are critical darlings, some are word-of-mouth favourites. Some introduce us to important new voices, some represent the best work from established authors. ... Read More »

November 29, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Books of the Year

Books of the year 2011: fiction

By Q&Q Staff

November 28, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Books of the Year

Quillcast episode three: Charlotte Gill and Eating Dirt

By Sue Carter

Quillcast is a new podcast series from Quill & Quire featuring behind-the-scenes conversations with authors and publishing insiders. In this episode, the second in a two-part series on non-fiction authors, Vancouver writer Charlotte Gill speaks ... Read More »

November 28, 2011 | Filed under: Authors, Books of the Year, Quillcast

Weekend reading list: top stories from around our offices

By Sue Carter

Every weekend Q&Q rounds up the highlights from other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. This week's top stories include a history of LGBT publisher Pink Triangle Press and a new biography of former ... Read More »

November 26, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Slideshow: Writers’ Trust of Canada gala

By Sue Carter

Click on the photos to see highlights of Thursday night's Writers' Trust of Canada ... Read More »

November 25, 2011 | Filed under: Events

CBC to adapt Terry Fallis title for TV

By Natalie Samson

The CBC's love affair with The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis continues. On Tuesday, Jian Ghomeshi announced at the CBC Canada Reads launch party that CBC Television will adapt the book into a six-part ... Read More »

November 25, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Rob Benvie soundtrack in tune with his new novel

By Sue Carter

Here's one for the iPod: author and musician Rob Benvie has recorded a soundtrack for his second novel, Maintenance (Coach House Books), which he hopes will augment readers' experience. Originally, Benvie, who has played in ... Read More »

November 24, 2011 | Filed under: Authors

Slideshow: Introducing the 2012 Canada Reads finalists

By Sue Carter

If yesterday's CBC Canada Reads public meet-and-greet in Toronto was any indication, the non-fiction contest, which airs in February 2012, will be a battle fuelled by strong personalities. Canada Reads host Jian Ghomeshi introduced the ... Read More »

November 24, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Canada Reads announces non-fiction nominees

By Stuart Woods

The first ever non-fiction edition of CBC Canada Reads features five titles that chronicle everything from a cross-Canada musical tour, a woman's harrowing experience in an Iranian prison, the hunt for a Siberian tiger, a ... Read More »

November 23, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Bookmark this: Conrad Black Book Club

By Sue Carter

According to Q&Q reviewer Dan Rowe, "Only devout Black completists will find anything of value" in Conrad Black's second memoir, A Matter of Principle (McClelland & Stewart). Unless, of course, you're a Ron Burgundy or ... Read More »

November 22, 2011 | Filed under: Authors

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Quill and Quire

Books of the year 2011: non-fiction

Books of the year 2011: fiction

Quillcast episode three: Charlotte Gill and Eating Dirt

Weekend reading list: top stories from around our offices

Slideshow: Writers’ Trust of Canada gala

CBC to adapt Terry Fallis title for TV

Rob Benvie soundtrack in tune with his new novel

Slideshow: Introducing the 2012 Canada Reads finalists

Canada Reads announces non-fiction nominees

Bookmark this: Conrad Black Book Club

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