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Fire damages New Star Books offices: arson suspected

The CBC is reporting that arson investigators are looking into a suspicious fire that damaged the East Vancouver offices of New Star Books. Sprinklers in the building contained the flames but the business suffered extensive ... Read More »

March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Comics: not just for grown-ups

By Kenton Smith

In the March 2012 issue of Q&Q, Kenton Smith explores how the revival of quality comics for kids has seen an uptick in sales at traditional children's houses. David Saylor, vice-president and creative director at ... Read More »

March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

CLA announces 2012 book awards shortlists

By Natalie Samson

The Canadian Library Association has revealed the shortlists for this year's children's, YA, and illustrated book awards. The lists feature the best English-language books by Canadian authors published in Canada in 2011, as decided by ... Read More »

March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Book links roundup: the Kindle Single sweet spot, Margaret Atwood’s new digital short story, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Does the Kindle Single occupy a sweet spot between magazine-length articles and hardcover books? Margaret Atwood releases new short story, "I'm Starved For You" Listen to a Jane Eyre-inspired literary mixtape A Massachusetts public library ... Read More »

March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Book events slideshow: Kobzar Literary Award, Taylor Prize, Titanic in Halifax, and more

By Sue Carter

Every week Quillblog rounds up photos of book-related events across Canada. If you would like your event photos to be ... Read More »

March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Events

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Fire damages New Star Books offices: arson suspected

Comics: not just for grown-ups

CLA announces 2012 book awards shortlists

Book links roundup: the Kindle Single sweet spot, Margaret Atwood’s new digital short story, and more

Book events slideshow: Kobzar Literary Award, Taylor Prize, Titanic in Halifax, and more

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