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Maclean’s publishes “inside story” on Chris Hadfield mission

If you're experiencing withdrawal since Chris Hadfield parachuted back to Earth last night, Maclean's has you covered. The weekly news magazine has launched its latest ebook, Chris Hadfield: #Good Morning, Earth, by reporter Kate Lunau. The ... Read More »

May 14, 2013 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Danuta Gleed Literary Award shortlist revealed

By Maria Siassina

The Writers' Union of Canada has announced the nominees for the 16th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award. The award recognizes the best first English-language collection of short fiction by a Canadian author. Authors Bill Gaston, Alexander ... Read More »

May 14, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

PBS launches ebook initiative, Commonwealth book prize shortlist, and more

By Maria Siassina

PBS introduces line of ebooks Regional winners announced for Commonwealth book prize Philip Hensher wins Ondaatje Prize New report suggests Microsoft won't buy ... Read More »

May 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

CBA announces Libris Awards shortlists

By Maria Siassina

The Canadian Booksellers Association has revealed the nominees for this year's Libris Awards. Voted by independent booksellers, the awards recognize literary achievement and contributions from members of the book industry. The winners will be announced ... Read More »

May 13, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Campaign focuses on young Canadian readers, Lemony Snicket marketing push, and more

By Maria Siassina

National Reading Campaign report says young readers need choice Heavy summer promotion for Lemony Snicket's new book Anne Frank ... Read More »

May 13, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Children’s books put spotlight on Toronto, B&N shares rise, and more

By Maria Siassina

City of Toronto featured in new children's books Barnes & Noble shares rocket 20 per cent after Microsoft purchasing rumours Female characters may face harsher judgments from readers Haruki Murakami doesn't read translations of his novels Oxford English Dictionary ... Read More »

May 10, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Writers’ Union of Canada reconsiders policy on self-published authors

By Maria Siassina

The Writers' Union of Canada is asking members to vote on its long-standing policy of not admitting self-published authors. According to CBC, TWUC members will make their decision at the organization's annual general meeting on ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

For love and money: Harlequin and the mainstreaming of erotic fiction

By Kelli Korducki

Earlier this spring, romance juggernaut Harlequin Enterprises announced a new ebook partnership with Cosmopolitan magazine. Launching on Aug. 15, the Cosmo Red Hot Reads From Harlequin series will feature two monthly 30,000-word titles, designed for ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Harlequin restructuring, Dan Brown’s secret operations, and more

By Maria Siassina

Torstar to downsize Harlequin after sales drop Dan Brown's new book undergoes covert translation process 80 years since Nazi Germany's infamous book burnings Authors ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Anne Frank’s diary controversy, Fitzgerald’s love-hate relationship with Hollywood, and more

By Maria Siassina

Anne Frank's diary facing censorship battle F. Scott Fitzgerald's troubled relationship with Hollywood African refugees call Winnipeg home ... Read More »

May 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

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