Quill and Quire

by Alina Seagal

Iraqi books reintroduced abroad

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An established Iraqi bookseller and publishing house, al-Muthanna Library, has released its 2009”10 list of titles for sale abroad. Publishing Perspectives reports that new Iraqi books have not appeared on international markets for years. Al-Muthanna ... Read More »

November 9, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Bush to open Miami book fair

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Former U.S. president George W. Bush's memoir, Decision Points, is coming out next Tuesday. The following week, he will be opening the Miami Book Fair International. The Washington Post reports: Tickets to Bush's presentation are ... Read More »

November 2, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Event photos: IFOA

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The 10-day International Festival of Authors is underway in Toronto until Oct. 30. Here are some photos from the events so far. (Photos courtesy of readings.org) The five directors of the newly formed Word Alliance, ... Read More »

October 29, 2010 | Filed under: Book news