Socially relevant writing captures International Women’s Day’s spirit of empowerment.
Reed Exhibitions officially cancels London Book Fair over COVID-19 concerns
Reed Exhibitions has officially cancelled the 2020 London Book Fair out of concerns over COVID-19.
Former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO to open bookstore near Windsor
Richard Peddie has announced he will open a new bookstore in Amherstburg, Ontario, this summer.
How Harlequin aims to retain its iconic status by expanding into trade titles and adding realistic diversity
The iconic romance publisher has launched three new multi-genre imprints – Park Row Books and Graydon House in 2017 and Hanover Square Press in 2018 – as part of its expansion into trade publishing.
Doubleday Canada to replace jackets for Desmond Cole’s new book after “Black” disappears from the subtitle
“At no point was there an alternative subtitle being considered,” says PRHC.
How publishers target Gen Z through YouTube’s most bookish influencers
Eighty-eight per cent of Gen Z and Millennials discover cultural content on YouTube.
The Beguiling comics store launches micropublishing arm to focus on translations
BDP will publish translations of graphica, undertaking projects under the advice of Beguiling staff.
Bookstore holds short-story contest (with a twist) for 40th anniversary
The Book Keeper is holding a contest to publish short fiction on a local craft brewery’s labels.
Gift books remain a lucrative staple for retailers
Image-rich, nicely packaged gift books remain a staple of (often last-minute) holiday book purchasing.
What holiday shoppers are buying at specialty bookstores across Canada
Specialty bookstores across Canada share their holiday bestsellers.