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Tolkien’s Beowulf to be published, Amazon partners with Brazilian government on ebook distribution, and more

HarperCollins to publish Tolkien translation of Beowulf Amazon partners with Brazil's ministry of education to bring ebooks to classrooms Channing Tatum in talks to adapt latest novel from Norway's Jo NesbÃ¸ The responsibilities of historical fiction Grove Atlantic ... Read More »

March 19, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Iconic Nova Scotian cookbook author Marie Nightingale dies

By Sue Carter

Marie Nightingale, one of Nova Scotia's most prolific and well-known culinary writers, died on March 15 at the age of 85. For those who grew up in the province, Nightingale's 1970 cookbook, Out of Old ... Read More »

March 18, 2014 | Filed under: Authors

James Franco talks poetry with Jimmy Fallon

By Emma Renda

James Franco appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the release of his new poetry collection, Directing Herbert White, which hits shelves on April 15. The collection will be published ... Read More »

March 18, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Barnes & Noble launches self-publishing platform in Europe, upcoming book on Jackie O’s Doubleday career, and more

By Emma Renda

Barnes & Noble introduces Nook Press self-publishing program in Europe New book explores Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's publishing career Tech cartoonist xkcd inks ... Read More »

March 18, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

The Independent on Sunday will no longer review gender-specific children’s books

By Emma Renda

Yesterday, the Independent on Sunday published an editorial stating that the U.K. newspaper will no longer review gender-specific children's books. Literary editor Katy Guest writes, "I promise now that the newspaper and this website will ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Christian Bok’s Eunoia adapted for contemporary dance

By Sue Carter

Christian Bök's international best-selling book of poetry, Eunoia (Coach House Books), has inspired a Norwegian black-metal elegy, a 12-minute rock medley, and several classical scores, one of which was performed at Carnegie Hall. Now, the ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

By Emma Renda

Pro-Russian demonstrators burn Ukrainian-language books in weekend protests "Open textbooks" replacing traditional resources in some high schools Chinese publishing industry sets sights on next "big book" Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti to publish 60 years of travel journals Latest ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Adichie, Marra among Book Critics’ Circle winners, patron leaves $6 million to NYPL, and more

By Emma Renda

National Book Critics' Circle Award announces winners New Yorker donates $6 million to New York Public Library in will Russell Brand to write ... Read More »

March 14, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Understorey Magazine tells stories of Nova Scotian motherhood

By Sue Carter

Understorey Magazine is a new online publication dedicated to stories of motherhood by Nova Scotian writers and illustrated by local artists. A project of the Second Story Women's Centre in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the quarterly ... Read More »

March 13, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Watch: video homage to The Cookbook Store

By Sue Carter

After 31 years in business, Toronto's The Cookbook Store closed its doors on March 5. To say goodbye, the staff is planning a potluck meal at the store on March 23 at 11:30 a.m. Attendees are ... Read More »

March 13, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

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Tolkien’s Beowulf to be published, Amazon partners with Brazilian government on ebook distribution, and more

Iconic Nova Scotian cookbook author Marie Nightingale dies

James Franco talks poetry with Jimmy Fallon

Barnes & Noble launches self-publishing platform in Europe, upcoming book on Jackie O’s Doubleday career, and more

The Independent on Sunday will no longer review gender-specific children’s books

Christian Bok’s Eunoia adapted for contemporary dance

Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

Adichie, Marra among Book Critics’ Circle winners, patron leaves $6 million to NYPL, and more

Understorey Magazine tells stories of Nova Scotian motherhood

Watch: video homage to The Cookbook Store

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