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Zoella ghostwriter speaks out amid controversy, author Gillian Flynn nominated for Golden Globe Award, and more

Zoella ghostwriter Siobhan Curham speaks out for first time over controversy Gillian Flynn nabs Golden Globe nomination for Gone Girl screenplay Google announces Fault in Our Stars (unsurprisingly) most popular ebook in 2014 Authors Orhan Pamuk ... Read More »

December 12, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Looking back at 2014: the year in review

By Q&Q Staff

A roundup of 2014's memorable people, stories, and trends Orca's 30th birthday spirit: Orca Book Publishers celebrated its 30th anniversary by giving back to the Victoria community it’s so grateful to have been a part ... Read More »

December 12, 2014 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Last-minute gift ideas: indie booksellers hand-pick memoirs

By Q&Q Staff

Every fall, independent booksellers and publishers work together to promote a range of new titles published in Canada and internationally. Books for Everybody is a hand-picked selection of books for all interests, including young readers. ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Bookselling

Photos: Second Story Press celebrates 25 years

By Dory Cerny

Feminist publisher Second Story Press celebrated its 25th anniversary Dec. 5 with a party at the Cecil Street Community Centre in Toronto. Attendees were treated to musical entertainment by former Parachute Club singer Lorraine Segato, ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Last-minute gift ideas: indie booksellers hand-pick fiction for young readers

By Q&Q Staff

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Bookselling, Children's publishing

2015 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction finalists revealed

By Becky Robertson

The B.C. Achievement Foundation announced the shortlist for the 11th annual B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction on Wednesday. The award aims to "celebrate a genre that stimulates our national conversation and shares knowledge about ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

BookLore celebrates 25 years in business

By Julie Baldassi

When friends and business partners Nancy Frater and Ellen Clare opened BookLore in 1989, they were among Orangeville, Ontario's cultural pioneers. Today. the indie bookstore celebrates its 25th anniversary. “In those days there wasn’t much ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Bookselling

The Casual Optimist’s book covers of the year

By Dory Cerny

Over at The Casual Optimist, Dan Wagstaff has created a couple of visually stunning posts featuring book covers of the year. Noting the "under-representation of YA book designers in all these end of the year cover ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

2015 Booker judges announced, HarperCollins uses Harlequin acquisition to expand internationally, and more

By Becky Robertson

2015 Man Booker Prize judging panel revealed, chaired by Princeton English professor emeritus Michael Wood HarperCollins to expand in Asian market using Harlequin presence Nathaniel Branden, Ayn Rand's Canadian "philosophical paramour," dies at 84 Russian ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book links