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Twelve lit-inspired films to watch for at TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival has released the titles of 75 feature films that will appear as part of its September 5“15 lineup. As in previous years, there are plenty of book adaptations and literary-inspired ... Read More »

July 23, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Strong Canadian showing on Man Booker longlist

By Maria Siassina

Three female writers with strong ties to Canada have been longlisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize. The literary prize is awarded annually for the best original full-length novel, written in English, by a citizen ... Read More »

July 23, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Lonely Planet layoffs, why writers drink, and more

By Maria Siassina

Lonely Planet lays off about one-third of its editorial staff Why do writers drink? Mo Srivastava wins CBC Canada Writes creative non-fiction competition Scrapbooks documenting Ernest Hemingway's childhood made public for his 114th birthday The ... Read More »

July 23, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Weston Prize jury announced

By Julie Baldassi

The jury has been announced for the 2013 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-fiction, the richest annual literary award for non-fiction in Canada. This year's jury comprises Hal Niedzviecki, Candace Savage, and Andreas Schroeder. ... Read More »

July 22, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Inside the courtroom with Harper Lee, Stephen Hawking signs memoir deal, and more

By Maria Siassina

Vanity Fair investigates Harper Lee's legal battle against her agent Bantam Press to publish Stephen Hawking memoir, My Brief History Farrar, Straus and Giroux publisher Jonathan Galassi reflects on the company's golden age Royal baby ... Read More »

July 22, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

J.K. Rowling angered by pseudonym leak, Flaming Lips and comic books, and more

By Sue Carter

J.K. Rowling "very angry" with lawyer firm who revealed her pseudonym Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne releases comic book at San Diego Comic-Con Publishers show off their star titles at Comic-Con preview night Google expands ebook ... Read More »

July 19, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Shortlists revealed for the Sunburst Award

By Maria Siassina

The Sunburst Award Society has announced the finalists for this year's awards. The Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic celebrates the best in fantastic literature published in Canada during the previous ... Read More »

July 18, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

The Beguiling, Little Island affected by Mirvish Village sale

By Sue Carter

On Monday, when developer David Mirvish announced the sale of the iconic Honest Ed's discount store in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, speculation began immediately over its future owners and usage. Yesterday, the Toronto Star reported that ... Read More »

July 18, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

BookTelevision told to stick to books, HarperCollins offers virtual book signing, and more

By Maria Siassina

CRTC rejects BookTelevision's bid to offer non-book programming HarperCollins and Autography partner for virtual author, signing events Atlantic releases ebook of Mark Twain's collection of essays for the magazine The search for Canada's most iconic ... Read More »

July 18, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

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