2014 Arthur Ellis Award winners announced

Crime Writers of Canada has announced the 2014 Arthur Ellis Award winners. The awards, which were handed out June 5 at a banquet in Toronto, recognize the best writing in the crime genre, including detective, ... Read More »

June 12, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Juan Gabriel Vasquez wins IMPAC Dublin, vampires replaced by “grounded” YA film adaptations, and more

By Sue Carter

Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez wins IMPAC Dublin award for The Sound of Things Falling Trend alert: Fault in Our Stars prompts shift from fantasy to "grounded" YA film adaptations Hachette says 60 per cent ... Read More »

June 12, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Descant editor-in-chief Karen Mulhallen

By Julie Baldassi

For more than 40 years, Descant has been giving writers and artists a platform to showcase their work, placing new talent alongside established names. Next week, the quarterly journal will launches its 165th issue with a party at ... Read More »

June 11, 2014 | Filed under: Events

2014 East Coast Literary Awards finalists announced

By Dory Cerny

The shortlists for the 2014 East Coast Literary Awards have been announced by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Executive director Jonathan Meakin and president Sylvia Gunnery revealed the nine finalists in three categories, selected ... Read More »

June 11, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

J.K. Rowling donates £1 million to U.K. unity organization, wrestling with James Joyce, and more

By Dory Cerny

J.K. Rowling donates £1 million to campaign against Scottish independence Spot the Dog creator Eric Hill dies at 86 U.S. Appeals Court rules full-text searchable database is "fair use" of copyrighted materials New app lets ... Read More »

June 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Karl Ove Knausgard, Roxane Gay among 2014 IFOA lineup

By Julie Baldassi

Karl Ove Knausgård, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Nick Cutter, Roxane Gay and other Canadian and international writers have been confirmed as participants in the 35th edition of the International Festival of Authors, to be held at Toronto’s Harbourfront ... Read More »

June 10, 2014 | Filed under: Events

Alberta Literary Awards announced

By Julie Baldassi

The 10 winners of the 2014 Alberta Literary Awards were revealed at a gala in Calgary on June 6, with former Edmonton poet laureate Alice Major being honoured with a lifetime achievement award. The Writers’ Guild ... Read More »

June 10, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Toronto Public Library’s new book printer, diversity problems in publishing, and more

By Julie Baldassi

Toronto Public Library unveils custom book printing service “Diversity” and publishing: a conversation between industry dropouts The dispute between Hachette and Amazon is more nuanced than has been portrayed, claims Publishers Weekly ICYMI: Video of the Griffin Poetry Prize readings available ... Read More »

June 10, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Poet Karen Solie, newcomer Jess Taylor win National Magazine Awards

By Sue Carter

On June 6, the National Magazine Awards Foundation presented 47 prizes at its annual gala, held in Toronto. While established magazines such as The Walrus and Maclean's dominated the evening, in the fiction category newcomer ... Read More »

June 9, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Anne Compton, Alexandra Oliver, Murray Reiss win League of Canadian Poets awards

By Sue Carter

The League of Canadian Poets has announced the winners of its annual awards, which were presented June 7 at the LCP Poetry Festival and Conference in Toronto. The inaugural Raymond Souster Award, which recognizes the best ... Read More »

June 9, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

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