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The rise of seven-figure advances, Jodi Picoult on men writing in the romance genre, and more

Why are seven-figure book deals happening so frequently? "Please don’t get me started on Nicholas Sparks": Jodi Picoult on male writers who have "co-opted a genre that women had been slaving over for years" The literary landscape ... Read More »

November 27, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

How prison book clubs are helping inmates, donations to Ferguson library peak after riots, and more

By Becky Robertson

"It’s better than drugs. It's better than banging your head on the wall. It’s safe and builds something, knowledge, empathy": how Toronto's Book Clubs for Inmates is making a difference Ferguson Municipal Public Library receives ... Read More »

November 26, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Emma Donoghue named “one to watch” on Hollywood Reporter’s powerful author list

By Sue Carter

The Hollywood Reporter’s "Power Authors" issue features a list of five writers to watch, including Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue. An adaptation of Donoghue's best-selling 2010 novel Room is currently in production, starring William H. Macy, ... Read More »

November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Heritage and History Book Award nominees announced

By Julie Baldassi

The Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced the shortlists for the 2014 Heritage and History Book Awards. The prize alternates annually between fiction and children’s/YA literature, and non-fiction and poetry, with this year’s awards ... Read More »

November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Giller winner Us Conductors dominates indie bestseller lists

By Sue Carter

The famed "Giller effect"– a term used to describe the dramatic spike in sales for a book after it wins the Scotiabank Giller Prize – is alive and well. According to the Nov. 21 bestsellers ... Read More »

November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Bestsellers

British librarians protest copyright law, travel books in the age of Yelp, and more

By Julie Baldassi

U.K. Librarians are filling display cases with letters of protest against copyright laws Lonely Planet's new approach to publishing is evident in The World, “a coffee table book in adventurer's clothing” "I had no idea that a writer ... Read More »

November 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

AGO curator Georgiana Uhlyarik on Tavi Gevinson and introducing artist Suzy Lake to a new generation

By Sue Carter

Pioneering American-Canadian artist and photographer Suzy Lake is getting her due, thanks to a comprehensive five-decade career survey happening at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario. Introducing Suzy Lake takes visitors through the artist's career and ... Read More »

November 24, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Christine Leclerc wins 2014 bpNichol Chapbook Award

By Becky Robertson

Vancouver author Christine Leclerc was announced winner of the bpNichol Chapbook Award for Oilywood (Nomados Books) at the annual Meet the Presses Indie Literary Market, held at Toronto's Tranzac Club on Saturday. Leclerc is the ... Read More »

November 24, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

2015 Dublin Literary Award longlist includes 11 Canadian titles

By Becky Robertson

The longlist for the 19th International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, a prize of €100,000, was announced today. Each year, public libraries worldwide nominate titles of "high literary merit" this year Canadian libraries in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, ... Read More »

November 24, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Long-lost Kerouac letter to be auctioned, the struggle of the anti-heroine, and more

By Becky Robertson

Letter that inspired Kerouac's On The Road re-discovered, to be sold at auction The struggle of the anti-heroine and why female characters don't have to be likable The Philippines cracks down on book piracy to ... Read More »

November 24, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

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The rise of seven-figure advances, Jodi Picoult on men writing in the romance genre, and more

How prison book clubs are helping inmates, donations to Ferguson library peak after riots, and more

Emma Donoghue named “one to watch” on Hollywood Reporter’s powerful author list

Heritage and History Book Award nominees announced

Giller winner Us Conductors dominates indie bestseller lists

British librarians protest copyright law, travel books in the age of Yelp, and more

AGO curator Georgiana Uhlyarik on Tavi Gevinson and introducing artist Suzy Lake to a new generation

Christine Leclerc wins 2014 bpNichol Chapbook Award

2015 Dublin Literary Award longlist includes 11 Canadian titles

Long-lost Kerouac letter to be auctioned, the struggle of the anti-heroine, and more

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