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Alberta Book Publishing Award and Alberta Literary Award winners revealed

The Writers' Guild of Alberta and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta announced the winners of the Alberta Book Publishing Awards and the Alberta Literary Awards at a gala Sunday night. Alberta Book Publishing Award ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

About a boy: Richard Van Camp and The Lesser Blessed

By Omar Mouallem

Richard Van Camp is a household name in the North. Will his new book “ and the film adaptation of his novel, The Lesser Blessed “ introduce his unique brand of storytelling to audiences south ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

New Bridget Jones title, parents prefer print books for kids, and more

By Maria Siassina

Helen Fielding reveals new Bridget Jones title Parents value children's print books over ebooks Climate activist claims ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Poet Ann Shin on her new collection (and smashing china)

By Sue Carter

It's been a busy month for Toronto poet and filmmaker Ann Shin. In early May she premiered her latest documentary, The Defector: Escape from North Korea, at the Hot Docs film festival. On Wednesday night ... Read More »

May 27, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Film adaptation of Arsenal Pulp graphic novel wins Cannes top honours

By Sue Carter

When Arsenal Pulp Press publisher Brian Lam first agreed to publish the English-language version of Julie Maroh's graphic novel Le bleu est une couleur chaude, he was unaware there was a film version in the ... Read More »

May 27, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Al Gore’s predictions in new book, Keith Richard’s library fines, and more

By Maria Siassina

Keith Richards owes 50 years' worth of library fines Al Gore's new book "predicts the future" Hervé Déry named interim Librarian ... Read More »

May 27, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Judge suggests DoJ will prove Apple’s guilt, Granta turmoil continues, and more

By Sue Carter

Judge expresses "tentative view" the government will make its case against Apple Granta Books' billionaire owner to take over editorial and ... Read More »

May 24, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Lydia Davis awarded Man Booker, Martin Short announces memoir, and more

By Maria Siassina

Lydia Davis wins Man Booker International Prize Martin Short to write memoir for HarperCollins New York bookstore ... Read More »

May 23, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Amazon launches digital platform for fan fiction

By Julie Baldassi

Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Worlds, a new digital publishing platform for fan fiction, touted as the first legal commercial platform of its kind. Despite the prevalence of online fan fiction, copyright laws make ... Read More »

May 22, 2013 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Trevor Cole wins Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award for writing

By Maria Siassina

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the winners of the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Awards. The seven recipients are mid-career artists who have been recognized in the seven arts practices funded by the Canada ... Read More »

May 22, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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