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Why Apple bans e-comics, an inside look at the book business, and more

Why Apple has banned more than 59 digital comics this year Daniel Menaker's insider glimpse of the publishing industry The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes to write book about film's production Overdrive launches streaming-video lending ... Read More »

November 25, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Toronto Public Library holds forum on the future of the library

By Sue Carter

It may be temporarily empty of international media hoping for a glimpse of Rob Ford, but Toronto City Hall council chamber will be busy on Sunday afternoon, when the Toronto Public Library holds its first ... Read More »

November 22, 2013 | Filed under: Libraries

Photos: Writers’ Trust Awards

By Sue Carter

The busy awards season continued Wednesday night with a gala ceremony at Toronto's Glenn Gould Studio, celebrating ... Read More »

November 22, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Chris Hadfield draws crowds to Bolen Books

By Sue Carter

It was crowd control for Major Tom when Commander Chris Hadfield appeared at Victoria's Bolen Books on Nov. 16. According to store manager Colin Holt, the event was one of the best-attended in the bookstore's ... Read More »

November 22, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

World Book Night titles announced, HarperCollins U.K. CEO warns publishers of digital rivals, and more

By Becky Robertson

World Book Night titles revealed HarperCollins U.K. CEO wary of publishing's digital rivals Macmillan Children's Books to divide based on age demographics A look at pricing schemes publishers impose on libraries Why it's time for a ... Read More »

November 22, 2013

Video: official trailer for Kelley Armstrong’s Bitten TV series

By Sue Carter

Canadian cable network Space has released the official trailer for Bitten, a television-series adaptation of Kelley Armstrong's 2001 debut novel. Published by Random House Canada, Bitten follows Elena Michaels, a Toronto journalist who also happens ... Read More »

November 22, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Q&A: Meat Locker Editions gives voice to under-represented writers

By Becky Robertson

Meat Locker Editions is a new indie publishing house and arts organization with an affinity for social activism. Established by designer/publisher Sarah Beaudin and Quattro Books assistant publisher Maddy Curry, the Toronto not-for-profit has a ... Read More »

November 21, 2013 | Filed under: Criticism & Essays

Anne Applebaum wins Cundill Prize in Historical Literature

By Becky Robertson

Anne Applebaum is the recipient of the 2013 Cundill Prize in Historical Literature for Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944"“1956 (McClelland & Stewart), announced at an award ceremony in Toronto on Wednesday night. ... Read More »

November 21, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

National Book Award winners revealed, Orwell’s Burmese Days wins Burma award, and more

By Becky Robertson

National Book Foundation announces 2013 award winners George Orwell's Burmese Days wins Burmese literary award 78 years after publication London to install benches in the shape of large books HBO to adapt F. Scott Fitzgerald's ... Read More »

November 21, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

World’s Biggest Bookstore to close in February

By Sue Carter

Two weeks after its 33rd birthday comes word that the World's Biggest Bookstore in downtown Toronto will close in February. According to the Toronto Star, the development company that is in the process of buying ... Read More »

November 21, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

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