If there was a prize for the best author laugh in CanLit, Eden Robinson’s would be at the top of the list.
Daily Deals: M&S acquires new poetry by Dionne Brand; foreign deals for Kyo Maclear, Susin Nielsen, and more
Today’s book deals.
Alexandra Shimo and First Nations leaders launch non-profit to help youth on reserves
Following the release of Alexandra Shimo’s memoir last fall, the author wondered what else she could do to help a First Nations community struggling with poverty and the legacy of residential schooling.
Personal Essay: Writing a book about New Brunswick’s most notorious murder case involved walking some thin lines
The murder of multi-millionaire New Brunswick businessman Richard Oland, and the investigation and trial of his only son, Dennis, has captivated public attention in the city of Saint John.
Spaces: A new west-end Toronto bar gives cocktail culture a literary twist
Marlene Thorne, a self-described book nerd, opened the bar Famous Last Words in October.
Daily Deals: S&S Canada to publish non-fiction by Catherine Porter; Iain Reid sells in China
Personnel Change: Joe Books
Toronto indie publisher Joe Books has announced several staffing changes.
Daily Deals: Coach House to publish new Martha Baillie novel; Suzanne Methot’s Legacy to ECW; and more
Coach House Books editorial director Alana Wilcox has acquired world rights to a new novel by Giller-nominated author Martha Baillie.
Canadian literary agents form first professional association
Thirty-eight Canadian literary agents from 13 agencies announced the formation of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents on Jan. 23.
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