by Sue Carter

Harry Karlinsky’s Darwin novel longlisted for Wellcome Trust Book Prize

Vancouver psychiatrist Harry Karlinsky's debut novel, The Evolution of Inanimate Objects, has been nominated for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize longlist. The annual £25,000 prize is awarded to any book published in the U.K. that ... Read More »

September 4, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Possible Emily Dickinson photo surfaces, R.J. Ellory caught faking Amazon reviews, and more

By Sue Carter

Is this a photo of Emily Dickinson, all grown up? Mystery writer R.J. Ellory caught pseudonymously slamming competitors' novels on Amazon Did Google buy Frommer's for its metadata? National Magazine Awards Foundation releases free ebook ... Read More »

September 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Kevin J. Anderson on collaborating with Rush, steampunk, and Fan Expo

By Sue Carter

U.S. sci-fi writer Kevin J. Anderson has published 115 books, including spin-off novels for popular series like Star Wars, The X-Files, and Dune. Since 1993, 47 of his novels have appeared on bestseller lists. Anderson ... Read More »

August 24, 2012 | Filed under: Authors

KISS to publish biggest rock book ever made

By Sue Carter

KISS “ a band that has never been celebrated for its subtlety “ has revealed KISS Monster, a limited-edition photo book that measures three feet tall and weighs 50 pounds, claiming it is the largest rock ... Read More »

August 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book culture and the class of 2016

By Sue Carter

Every year, Beloit College in Wisconsin posts its Mindset List, chronicling the "cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall" (and as Flavorwire pointed out, frightening everyone over the age of ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

In the September 2012 issue of Q&Q: Susan Swan, Wattpad, and Craig Davidson at Cannes

By Sue Carter

FEATURES Swan's Way: Beyond her distinguished writing career, Susan Swan has built a reputation as one of CanLit's most devoted activists and mentors Not your typical gatekeeper: Wattpad has millions of young, wired readers, hundreds ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Lucy Maud Montgomery museum is for sale

By Sue Carter

If you're looking to invest in some CanLit history, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Museum in Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, is for sale. According to CBC.ca, the museum's owner, 72-year-old Robert Montgomery, a descendant ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Intern at Q&Q

By Sue Carter

Do you love Canadian books? Want to learn more about the publishing industry? Then Q&Q's editorial internship may be right for you. Right now we're looking to fill a four-month position beginning in September. Q&Q ... Read More »

August 17, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Quillcast episode 12: crime writer Giles Blunt

By Sue Carter

Quillcast is a podcast series from Quill & Quire featuring behind-the-scenes conversations with authors and publishing insiders. In this episode, Q&Q web editor Sue Carter Flinn speaks to Toronto crime writer Giles Blunt about his ... Read More »

August 16, 2012 | Filed under: Quillcast

PEI booksellers worried about sales tax increase

By Sue Carter

Next year, Prince Edward Island consumers will be paying more tax on their book purchases, and that's a concern for many local retailers. Effective April 2013, the province is switching to a harmonized sales tax ... Read More »

August 15, 2012 | Filed under: Bookselling

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