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CBC announces Canada Reads finalists, panellists, and host

CBC Books has revealed the finalists for this year's instalment of Canada Reads, an annual competition during which five public personalities each defend a Canadian book from the previous year, with the aim to prove ... Read More »

January 31, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Scribd stands with immigrants; Trump’s sad “library”

By Becky Robertson

Scribd says it stands with immigrants, offering free access and curated lists to "give everyone an opportunity to educate themselves about what’s happening right now." (Scribd) 25 books by refugees in the U.S. (New York ... Read More »

January 31, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Sandra Martin wins 2017 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction

By Becky Robertson

The Globe & Mail's Sandra Martin was named the recipient of the 2017 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction for A Good Death: Making the Most of Our Final Choices (HarperCollins). The book examines the right to die ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Goderich, Ontario, to be transformed into Harry Potter world for October festival

By Becky Robertson

The town of Goderich, Ontario, located on Lake Huron, approximately 230 kilometres west of Toronto, is set to receive a Harry Potter makeover this fall for a fan festival inspired by the book series. Harry Potter ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Book Links: 10 Muslim novels to read now; Baileys pulls Women’s Prize sponsorship

By Becky Robertson

How to support authors from Muslim countries following Trump's ban. (Arabic Literature) A list of 10 contemporary novels by and about Muslims to read now. (Literary Hub) Baileys withdraws sponsorship from Women's Prize for Fiction. (BBC) ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Literary event listings, Jan. 30–Feb. 5, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Art Bar Reading Series: With Dane Swan, Barry Olshen, and Karen Mulhallen. Free Times Café, 320 College St., Toronto. 8 p.m. $5 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Dennis McConaghy: Launching his book Dysfunction: Canada ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Excerpt: Jean E. Pendziwol’s debut adult novel, The Lightkeeper’s Daughters

By Sue Carter

Beloved children's author Jean E. Pendziwol (Once Upon a Northern Night) has written her debut novel for adult readers. Here is a sneak peek at The Lightkeeper's Daughters, coming from HarperCollins on July 4. I ... Read More »

January 27, 2017 | Filed under: Authors

Book Links: Hogwarts prepares to invade Ontario town; more proof Trump doesn’t read

By Sue Carter

Ontario town hopes to raise funds by transforming itself for Harry Potter festival. (London Free Press) Nigerian author and women's advocate Buchi Emecheta dies at 72. (BBC) Alternative quote? The Guardian prints fake passage from ... Read More »

January 27, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Anansi reissues timely manual for U.S. draft dodgers

By Sue Carter

House of Anansi Press hopes to gain some more readers south of the border with the forthcoming new edition of its 1968 title Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants To Canada, by political activist Mark Satin. The original guide, ... Read More »

January 27, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Book Links: Workshopping the bad writing of TV characters; why kant Trump read?

By Becky Robertson

GoodReads celebrates Valentine's Day with list of top romance novels. (GoodReads) New York Times cuts select bestseller lists as it revamps books coverage. (Publishers Weekly) U.K. revamps bestsellers awards. (Publishing Perspectives) Donald Trump: non-reader. (Entertainment Weekly) ... Read More »

January 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

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