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Book Links: Klassen, Nielsen, Smith nominated for U.K. kidlit awards; feminist library gets evicted; War and Peace finally a bestseller

Jon Klassen, Susin Nielsen, and Sydney Smith nominated for U.K.'s Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. (CBC Books) Amazon employees build website specifically to post complaints about their work environment. (Business Insider) Happy Women's History Month: ... Read More »

February 18, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: $70-million Kobo writedown; book clubs may help you live longer; what’s keeping Stephen King up at night?

By Becky Robertson

Rakuten annual report shows $70-million Kobo writedown and massive over-payment for OverDrive. (The Digital Reader) Thom York handwritten lyrics found in copy of Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience, to be auctioned for charity. ... Read More »

February 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

Personal Essay: Mona Awad on the genesis of her novel-in-stories

By Q&Q Staff

When asked about the genesis of my novel-in-stories, 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl, about a woman struggling with body-image issues, two seemingly incongruous memories most persistently come to mind: listening, as an ... Read More »

February 17, 2016 | Filed under: Authors

Awards: Connie Gault, Guy Vanderhaeghe among finalists for Saskatchewan Book Awards

By Becky Robertson

Shortlists for the 2016 Saskatchewan Book Awards, recognizing works of excellence produced the province's writers and publishers, were announced on Feb. 12, and include Connie Gault's Giller Prize–longlisted novel, A Beauty, and multiple nominations for ... Read More »

February 16, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Lost Tolkien poems found; L.M. Montgomery Reader wins PROSE Award; China tightens online laws

By Becky Robertson

Benjamin Lefebvre's The L.M. Montgomery Reader wins 2016 PROSE Award for Literature. (L.M. Montgomery Online) Little-seen J.R.R. Tolkien poems uncovered in 1936 school magazine. (The Guardian) Shadowhunters author Cassandra Clare sued for copyright infringement. ... Read More »

February 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Valentine’s Day edition

By Becky Robertson

Most romantic lines in literature and film, according to Drama channel poll. (The Telegraph) The five stage of learning your significant other isn't as much of a book nerd as you. (LitReactor) The art of ... Read More »

February 12, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Gill Deacon to host Canada Reads

By Sue Carter

CBC Radio's Gill Deacon is taking over from Wab Kinew as host of this year's Canada Reads, which takes place March 21 to 24. Kinew left the literary competition to run in the upcoming Manitoba ... Read More »

February 12, 2016 | Filed under: Book culture

Groundwood launches diversity focused catalogue

By Dory Cerny

Groundwood Books today announced the release of the Windows and Mirrors catalogue, which includes many of the publisher's culturally diverse Canadian and international titles. In addition to the catalogue, Groundwood also launched the diversity.groundwoodbooks.com micro-site. ... Read More »

February 11, 2016 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Back List: 78 years ago in Quill & Quire

By Conan Tobias

"With February soon to burst upon us, there is one outstanding thought it brings to mind – St. Valentine's Day," wrote display editor Frank C. Boulter in Quill & Quire's January 1938 issue. For Mr. ... Read More »

February 11, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Margaret Atwood named keynote speaker for Toronto SpecFic Colloquium

By Becky Robertson

The Chiaroscuro Reading Series has announced Margaret Atwood will give the keynote address at its 2016 Toronto SpecFic Colloqium, a science-fiction, fantasy, and horror writing event taking place at the University of Toronto's Innis Town ... Read More »

February 11, 2016 | Filed under: Authors

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