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Book Links: Nova Scotian author mistaken for premier; George R.R. Martin recalls life on Mars; getting sexy with T.S. Eliot

Was author Silver Donald Cameron a better Nova Scotian premier than politician Donald Cameron? This think tank thinks so (CBC). George R.R. Martin recalls his childhood spent on Mars (The Guardian). T.S. Eliot’s mixed legacy ... Read More »

October 1, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Schumacher becomes first woman to win Thurber; Kobo’s Super loyalty program; Wordsworth had a way with commas (just not a good one)

By Becky Robertson

Julie Schumacher proves Jerry Lewis wrong, becomes the first woman to win the Thurber Prize for American Humor (Al Jazeera America). Kobo skips Points loyality program, goes right to Super Points (The Digital Reader). Book ... Read More »

September 30, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

John Martz named IBBY and TPL’s 2015 illustrator-in-residence

By Becky Robertson

IBBY Canada and Toronto Public Library have named children's book cartoonist John Martz as the 2015 Joanne Fitzgerald illustrator-in-residence. Martz's residency will take place during the month of October at the Northern District Branch, where ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: People

Sigmund Brouwer wins Alberta Readers’ Choice Award

By Becky Robertson

The Edmonton Public Library has named author and Rock & Roll Literacy Show host Signmund Brouwer winner of this year's Alberta Reader's Choice Award for Thief of Glory (WaterBrook Press), about a young boy trying ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

2015 Lane Anderson Award winners announced

By Becky Robertson

The Fitzhenry Family Foundation has revealed the winners of its Lane Anderson Awards for the best Canadian science books published the year prior. Selections are made based on a title's pertinence to science in today's ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Andre Alexis, John Vaillant among Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalists

By Becky Robertson

The shortlists for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the Writers' Trust/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize were announced this morning at Toronto's Ben McNally Books. The former recognizes the year's best English-language novel or ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: meet the writers behind your fortune-cookie messages; is Banned Books Week still important?

By Becky Robertson

Looking for an entry-level writing gig? Meet some fortune-cookie message writers (The Guardian). Gabriel García Márquez was allegedly a fan of soap operas, and even wrote one himself (Open Culture). Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren's ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Evelyn Lau shows off previously unseen wit in her new collection

By David Chau

Tumour, Evelyn Lau’s seventh volume of verse, reflects on life’s chapters and the consequences of time. Introduced here is a wry wit that distinguishes it from her other works, which include the 1989 bestselling memoir ... Read More »

September 28, 2015 | Filed under: Authors

Book Links: Harlequin wants to get you tipsy; former Granta editor launches literary journal; publishers killed Oyster says CEO

By Becky Robertson

Harlequin looks to create new “experiences for women” with Vintages by Harlequin–branded wine (Publishers Weekly). HarperCollins launches a new audiobook app while Scribd adds 10,000 titles to its catalogue from Hachette, Macmillan, and others (Good ... Read More »

September 28, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Thomas King and Caitlin Sweet win Sunburst Society’s Copper Cylinder Awards

By Becky Robertson

The Sunburst Award Society has named authors Thomas King and Caitlin Sweet the winners of its fourth annual Copper Cylinder Award. King, a First Nations activist, novelist, and University of Guelph professor, was presented the ... Read More »

September 28, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

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