by Cassandra Drudi

LPG turns 50: Half a century of promoting Canada’s literary publishers

At times, it seems as though the literary publishing industry in Canada has persevered despite a relentless churn of challenges. Its continued existence can be explained in some ways by the efforts of the Literary ... Read More »

May 21, 2025

Agony Editor: Writing is what makes a writer a writer, not book sales or advances

By Cassandra Drudi

Dear Agony Editor, I’ve written three novels and I’m considering quitting writing. I’ve watched my advances decrease, along with book sales, and I get little to no return on my time as well as my ... Read More »

May 21, 2025

Three books shortlisted for 2025 Leacock Medal

By Cassandra Drudi

Three books have been named finalists for the 2025 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. The annual award, now in its 78th year, recognizes excellence in Canadian literary humour. Previous winners include Terry Fallis, Will ... Read More »

May 20, 2025

Quartet from Dalhousie University wins $60K 2024 Donner Prize

By Cassandra Drudi

A book that explores how cultural, institutional, and political factors shaped Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has won the 2024 Donner Prize. Kevin Quigley, director of the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance ... Read More »

May 20, 2025

Jeff Lemire, Maurice Vellekoop, Elise Gravel among Canadian Eisner nominees

By Cassandra Drudi

More than 10 Canadians have been nominated for the 2025 U.S. Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Jeff Lemire, Mariko Tamaki, Sid Sharp, Elise Gravel, Adam de Souza, David Lapp, Sarah Leavitt, Maurice Vellekoop, Alison McCreesh, ... Read More »

May 15, 2025

Rights deals: Louise K. Blight

By Cassandra Drudi

Pegasus Books publisher Claiborne Hancock has acquired U.S. rights, The Westbourne Press’s Lynn Gaspard has acquired U.K. & Commonwealth rights (ex. Canada and Oceania) and Europe and Middle East rights, and Random House Australia’s Meredith Curnow has acquired ... Read More »

May 15, 2025

Tessa McWatt

By Cassandra Drudi

Look to the elder: Tessa McWatt on snags, grief, and hope

May 14, 2025

Indie titles sweep 2025 LCP Book Awards

By Cassandra Drudi

Three poets have been named the winners of this year's LCP Book Awards. Each award carries a $2,000 prize. Marc Perez was named the winner of the Gerald Lampert Award for a debut book of ... Read More »

May 14, 2025

Canadian writer wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Canada and Europe

By Cassandra Drudi

For the second year in a row, a Canadian writer has been named the regional winner for Canada and Europe of the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Chanel Sutherland was one of two Canadian writers ... Read More »

May 14, 2025

Margaret Atwood wins British Book Award for Freedom to Publish

By Cassandra Drudi

Margaret Atwood has been named the fourth recipient of the British Book Award for Freedom to Publish. The award, presented in partnership with the nonprofit Index on Censorship, honours an individual who has demonstrated "exceptional ... Read More »

May 12, 2025

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