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Apple spars with DOJ’s monitor, Authors Guild fair contract initiative unveiled, and more

U.S. Department of Justice denies Apple’s bid to remove court-appointed antitrust law monitor in wake of ebook price-fixing concerns. Authors Guild announces its "fair contract" initiative at BEA 2015. Award-winning bookstores honoured at BEA 2015. American ... Read More »

May 29, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Awards, Book culture, Book links, Book news

Margaret Atwood, C.C. Humphreys among 2015 Arthur Ellis Award winners

By Becky Robertson

The Crime Writers of Canada announced the winners of this year's Arthur Ellis Awards for Crime Writing tonight at their annual banquet, held at Toronto's Arts and Letters Club. The awards were judged by a ... Read More »

May 29, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Jim Shepard on writing, history, and a French executioner’s clothes

By Steven W. Beattie

"My wife has said about me that I'm the only person she knows who would take a history of the guillotine to the beach." American novelist and short story writer Jim Shepard's choice of beach ... Read More »

May 28, 2015 | Filed under: Authors

Indigo shows strong growth in 2014 annual report

By Conan Tobias

Indigo Books & Music is reporting strong growth numbers for its 2014 fiscal year, ended March 28. The book and gift seller showed an increase in overall revenue – $895.4 million, up from $867.7 million in ... Read More »

May 28, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Last word: Carol Bruneau on Rodin’s apprentice, Camille Claudel

By Becky Robertson

In France, Rodin's apprentice Camille Claudel is legendary, so why isn't she more well known here, asks Carol Bruneau Camille Claudel first crossed my radar a decade ago, on a class visit to a ... Read More »

May 28, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Book culture

Gloria Steinem publishes first book in 20 years, BEA news, and more

By Sue Carter

Gloria Steinem to publish My Life on the Road, her first book in 20 years. BEA panel weighs in on the viability of ebook subscription services. BEA report: debating the "power shift" from publishers and ... Read More »

May 28, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Carmelita McGrath and Andrew Peacock win 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards

By Becky Robertson

Poet Carmelita McGrath and veterinarian-turned-author Andrew Peacock were named winners of the Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards this afternoon at a ceremony at Government House in St. John's. The awards, recognizing excellent works by the ... Read More »

May 27, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Margaret Atwood, Dionne Brand, Thomas King among 2015 Trillium Book Awards finalists

By Becky Robertson

The shortlists for the government of Ontario's Trillium Book Awards have been announced. Prizes in four categories recognize excellent works of literature by the province's writers published the year prior. The finalists, who will each ... Read More »

May 27, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Margaret Atwood’s Scribbler Moon submitted to Future Library, New York Times releases all-white summer reading list, and more

By Becky Robertson

Margaret Atwood submits Scribbler Moon manuscript to Future Library; David Mitchell named initiative's next writer The New York Times faces backlash after releasing all-white summer reading list Kobo launches E-read Local program to boost partnership with ... Read More »

May 27, 2015 | Filed under: Book links

Alessandra Naccarato wins RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers

By Becky Robertson

The Writers' Trust of Canada has named Vancouver poet Alessandra Naccarato winner of the 2015 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers for her collection, Re-Origin of Species. The $5,000 annual prize alternates each year ... Read More »

May 26, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

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