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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Social justice, economic uncertainty, and policing reform are some of the subjects covered in the books shortlisted for the 2022 Donner Prize. The Donner Canadian Foundation announced the shortlist for this year's prize on April ... Read More »
April 11, 2023
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