by Cassandra Drudi

Susan Musgrave, Iman Mersal among Griffin Poetry Prize finalists

Canadian poets Susan Musgrave and Iman Mersal are among the poets shortlisted for the $130,000 Griffin Poetry Prize. Musgrave was shortlisted for her latest collection, Exculpatory Lilies, and Mersal for The Threshold, a collection originally ... Read More »

April 19, 2023

Agony Editor: It’s never too late to read to your friend’s book

By Cassandra Drudi

Dear Agony Editor, A few years ago, I went to my friend’s book launch. I bought his book, had him sign it, took it home, and put it on my bookshelf. But I never read ... Read More »

April 19, 2023

Finalists announced for Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize

By Cassandra Drudi

Eighteen finalists over three categories have been announced for the 2023 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. Awarded annually, the prizes aim to raise the profiles of debut authors of fiction, nonfiction, and genre fiction. The ... Read More »

April 17, 2023

Personnel change: The Bukowski Agency

By Cassandra Drudi

Alison Thompson is the new assistant to the literary agent at The Bukowski Agency. She comes from the Toronto Metropolitan University Book Publishing Program, and has experience managing projects at an architectural firm and as ... Read More »

April 17, 2023

Rights Deals: The Tragically Hip, Dave Duncan + eight more

By Cassandra Drudi

Tundra Books has acquired The Tragically Hip’s The Tragically Hip ABC. The picture book, to be illustrated by Clayton Hanmer, Julia Breckenreid, Bridget George, and Monika Melnychuk, is described as a love letter to the ... Read More »

April 13, 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes

By Cassandra Drudi

The West Coast Book Society has announced the finalists for the 2023 B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes. The winners of each of the eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on September ... Read More »

April 13, 2023

Personnel change: P.S. Literary Agency

By Cassandra Drudi

Rose Ferrao has joined P.S. Literary Agency as associate literary ... Read More »

April 13, 2023

a brightly coloured illustration of a busy sidewalk with three bookstores on the street. Signs on the stores say "Canadian Independent Bookstore Day"

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 29 is a chance for indies to shine

By Cassandra Drudi

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is fast approaching, and independent booksellers are gearing up to mark the day designed to celebrate the important role they play in their communities. "It gives us a chance to celebrate ... Read More »

April 12, 2023

Wood Lake Publishing ending operations

By Cassandra Drudi

Kelowna B.C.–based publisher Wood Lake Publishing is closing their office and clearing their physical inventory after 41 years of business. In a letter to customers on April 12, publishers Patty Berube and Debra Joyal MacDonald ... Read More »

April 12, 2023

Finalists announced for 2023 Atlantic Book Awards

By Cassandra Drudi

The Atlantic Book Awards Society has announced the shortlists for this year's awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence in Atlantic Canadian writing and publishing across six categories. The winners of this year's awards will be ... Read More »

April 12, 2023

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