The award, granted annually by the International Association of Crime Writers North American Branch, is given to a book by a Canadian or American writer that best exemplifies literary excellence in crime writing.
Canadians among 2023 Lambda Literary Award finalists
Longlist announced for $130K 2023 Griffin Poetry Prize
This year, for the first time since the prize was established in 2000, the prize’s Canadian and international categories have merged. The 10-book longlist is for a single prize instead of two prizes of $65,000.
New Society Publishers shortlisted for LBF’s international Sustainability Initiative Award
The new prize aims to acknowledge organizations championing environmental efforts in publishing.
Robert Amos wins 2023 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize
The Victoria writer and artist was awarded the prize for his book E. J. Hughes: Canadian War Artist.

Longlist announced for inaugural $150K (U.S.) Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
Five of the 15 titles are by Canadian authors, and three are published by independent Canadian presses.
La courte échelle wins 2023 Bologna Prize
Shortlist announced for 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize
The winner will be announced on April 4.
Finalists announced for 2023 Winterset Award
The winner of the annual award celebrating excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing will be announced on March 30.

Farzana Doctor wins 2023 Freedom to Read Award
The author and activist was nominated for the award for her work to shine a light on the taboo subject of female genital mutilation.