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Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

Buzzfeed books editor says he will only accept "nice" reviews Author Zadie Smith suggests bagging a book prize is essential to getting noticed London's Literary Review announces Bad Sex Award shortlist Claire Vaye Watkins wins ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Flagship Chapters location to close

By Becky Robertson

The Toronto Chapters location that moved into the old Runnymede Theatre 14 years ago is set to shut its doors in the new year. A spokesperson told the CBC that the store will not renew ... Read More »

November 7, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

Amazon to sell e-readers at indie bookstores, Indigo reports losses and falling shares, and more

By Becky Robertson

Amazon announces partnership program to sell e-readers through independent booksellers Indigo losses and plummeting stocks are cause for concern BBC Worldwide criticized for Lonely Planet purchase and consequent £80 million deficit Viz Media to pursue ... Read More »

November 7, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Donald Sutherland to produce, write, and star in Pirate’s Passage adaptation

By Sue Carter

Donald Sutherland's production company, Martin's River Ink, has begun work on an animated adaptation of William Gilkerson's illustrated YA novel, Pirate's Passage (Shambhala Publications), winner of the 2006 Governor General's Literary Award for children's literature ... Read More »

November 6, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

The advent of vending machine libraries, Fantagraphics to crowdfund spring season, and more

By Becky Robertson

U.S. gets first 24-hour vending machine "library" Fantagraphics Books uses kickstarter to fund entire spring season Publishers halt shipments to Chapitre in face of French chain's sale Penguin Random House renames Spanish imprint Do flat ... Read More »

November 6, 2013

Lynn Coady’s Giller win puts Anansi in winner’s circle

By Julie Baldassi

After being nominated 13 times over the past two decades, House of Anansi Press has won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for the first time. Edmonton author Lynn Coady, whose 2011 novel The Antagonist was also ... Read More »

November 6, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Q&A: Tom Sandler, photographer to the literary stars

By Sue Carter

Tonight, while all eyes are on the five Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists, Toronto photographer Tom Sandler will be planning his next shot. Since the inaugural Giller Prize gala in 1994, Sandler has been documenting the ... Read More »

November 5, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Taste Canada celebrates 2013 award winners and hall of fame inductee Elizabeth Baird

By Sue Carter

Judging from the full room of culinary and publishing professionals at Toronto's Arcadian Court last night, the rebranding of Taste Canada's food-writing awards can be declared a success. Hosted by CBC TV's Stefano Faita, the ... Read More »

November 5, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Bezos’s wife gives husband’s biography poor review, Groundwood book on NY Times best illustrated list, and more

By Becky Robertson

Jeff Bezos's wife gives his biography one-star review Groundwood Books lands on New York Times' best illustrated list Douglas Coupland novella appears as Metro serial Lucy Hughes-Hallett wins Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Closure of ... Read More »

November 5, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Recapping the Giller Prize shortlist

By Sue Carter

Need some help with your Giller Prize betting pool? Click on the thumbnails to read ... Read More »

November 4, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

Flagship Chapters location to close

Amazon to sell e-readers at indie bookstores, Indigo reports losses and falling shares, and more

Donald Sutherland to produce, write, and star in Pirate’s Passage adaptation

The advent of vending machine libraries, Fantagraphics to crowdfund spring season, and more

Lynn Coady’s Giller win puts Anansi in winner’s circle

Q&A: Tom Sandler, photographer to the literary stars

Taste Canada celebrates 2013 award winners and hall of fame inductee Elizabeth Baird

Bezos’s wife gives husband’s biography poor review, Groundwood book on NY Times best illustrated list, and more

Recapping the Giller Prize shortlist

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