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Canada Reads top 10 released, YouTube hit “The Fox” to become children’s book, and more

CBC announces Canada Reads top 10 YouTube hit "The Fox" to be published as children's book Why agents only accept four per cent of author submissions Intel acquires digital-textbook startup Kno Author Tim Ferriss to ... Read More »

November 12, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Rogers removes digital magazines from libraries

By Sue Carter

In October, the Toronto Public Library launched a public-transit advertising campaign for "free ebooks and e-magazines." According to a TPL press release, borrowing rates have doubled since September, when the library began actively promoting its digital ... Read More »

November 12, 2013 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology, Libraries

Q&A: Sherry Simon on honouring Montreal translator Sheila Fischman

By Becky Robertson

During a career as a literary translator that spans more than 30 years, Sheila Fischman has received a Governor General's Literary Award, the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize, and has been invested into ... Read More »

November 11, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Rideout, Thuy, Malla among Canadians longlisted for Dublin Literary Award

By Sue Carter

Debut Canadian novels are well represented on the longlist for the 2014 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Eleven Canadian authors appear on the list, including first-time novelists Kim ThÃºy, Tanis Rideout, Ben Stephenson, Pasha Malla, ... Read More »

November 11, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Debut novel lands $2 million advance, indie booksellers react to Amazon Source, and more

By Becky Robertson

Garth Risk Hallberg's debut novel secures $2 million advance Indie booksellers scoff at Amazon Source Private schools in Pakistan ban Malala memoir Family launches lawsuit to halt publication of Malcolm X diary Lionsgate considers Hunger ... Read More »

November 11, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Hamilton Literary Awards finalists announced

By Julie Baldassi

The shortlists for the 20th annual Hamilton Literary Awards have been announced, with a new award category introduced this year in honour of the late author and Hamilton literary scene fixture Kerry Schooley (also known as ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Simon & Schuster recalls book at centre of Benghazi controversy

By Julie Baldassi

Simon & Schuster is recalling a book after its author found himself at the centre of a controversy. Morgan Jones' The Embassy House is purported to be an eye-witness account of the attacks on the U.S. ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Ian Hamilton and Anansi to offer Ava Lee origin story as free ebook

By Steven W. Beattie

Ian Hamilton, author of the best-selling Ava Lee and Uncle series of mysteries, is giving his many fans an unexpected early holiday gift: a novella that tells the story of how Ava and Uncle met, ... Read More »

November 8, 2013

Jay Baruchel and Dave Bidini team up for Baseballissimo adaptation

By Sue Carter

Canadian film star and Seth Rogen buddy Jay Baruchel was named honorary captain of the Montreal Canadiens after writing and acting in the 2011 hockey flick Goon. Perhaps Baruchel will get to throw an opening-day ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news