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Alex Marland wins Donner Prize for political writing

Alex Marland, the Newfoundland-based political researcher, political science professor, and Memorial University associate dean of arts, was named the winner of this year's Donner Prize, which recognizes the best book on a topic of public policy by a Canadian. ... Read More »

May 16, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Kids Can Press teams up with McDonald’s Canada for Happy Meal books initiative

By Becky Robertson

McDonald's Canada has announced the launch of a new books program that will give children the choice of a Canadian authored and illustrated book from Kids Can Press instead of a toy with their Happy ... Read More »

May 16, 2017 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Book Links: TV is still distracting George R.R. Martin | A book about concrete made from concrete

By Q&Q Staff

Ta-Nehisi Coates's Black Panther and the Crew comic cancelled after only two issues. (Comic Book Resources) TV is keeping George R.R. Martin away from writing books. (Los Angeles Times) Today would have been Adrienne Rich’s 88th ... Read More »

May 16, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Fallout from TWUC editorial on cultural appropriation continues unabated

By Steven W. Beattie

The fallout from Hal Niedzviecki's controversial editor's note in the most recent issue of the Writers' Union of Canada's Write magazine continued unabated throughout the past weekend. Niedzviecki quickly resigned as editor of TWUC's official ... Read More »

May 15, 2017 | Filed under: Book culture

2017 Doug Wright Awards name three first-time winners

By Becky Robertson

It was a year of firsts at this year's Doug Wright Awards, with all three winners being honoured by the Wrights for the first time. Toronto author Rebecca Roher won the Doug Wright Award for best ... Read More »

May 15, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Literary event listings: May 15–21, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, MAY 15 Sarah Vermut and Steph Jagger: %eading from their books Careergasm and Unbound. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay St., Toronto. 6 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 16 Art Bar Poetry Series: With Pierre L’Abbé, Margaret ... Read More »

May 15, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Book Links: Harry Potter Prequel Stolen | Hunter S. Thompson’s fave ’60s tracks

By Q&Q Staff

Harry Potter prequel that J.K. Rowling hand-wrote on a postcard is stolen. (The New York Times) Get ready for a lot of Game of Thrones spinoffs. (Mashable) Listen to the 10 best albums of the ... Read More »

May 15, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Book Links: Critics have mixed reviews of Room stage adaptation | Claudia Casper talks from an alternate universe

By Becky Robertson

Stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue's Room receives mixed reviews from critics. (The Telegraph) Claudia Casper talks science-fiction literary awards and NorWesCon. (Literary Hub) #BelovedBooksProject hashtag aims to showcase well-loved books on bookstagram. (BookRiot) Bookseller sues California over book signing ... Read More »

May 11, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Editors Canada names Tom Fairley Award finalists

By Becky Robertson

The Editors' Association of Canada has announced the shortlist for the 2016 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The prize recognizes the country's top editors and their contributions to a specific book published in Canada ... Read More »

May 10, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Iain Reid, Emma Donoghue nominated for Shirley Jackson Awards

By Q&Q Staff

Three Canadian titles have been nominated for the 2016 Shirley Jackson Awards, which recognize achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic. Iain Reid is shortlisted in the novel category for ... Read More »

May 10, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

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