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Book Links: Rare version of first-ever audiobook redisovered in Canada; Rachel McAdams narrates Anne of Green Gables

Unique four-LP edition of the first audiobook ever made has resurfaced in Canada. (The Guardian) Hear Canadian actress Rachel McAdams narrate the new audiobook edition of Anne of Green Gables. (BookRiot) Barnes & Noble hires ... Read More »

November 22, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Awards: Alexis‚ Atwood among 17 Canadian nominees for Dublin Literary Award

By Becky Robertson

Seventeen Canadians are among the 147 nominees for this year's International Dublin Literary Award‚ announced Nov. 21. A shortlist selected by Chris Morash, Ellah Allfrey, Katy Derbyshire, Kapka Kassabova‚ and Jaume Subirana will be announced on April 11. ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

New national prize awards $25,000 for faith in literature

By Becky Robertson

North American think tank Cardus‚ as part of its Faith in Canada 150 initiative‚ has launched a new national literary award recognizing authors who take on themes and elements of faith in their writing. The ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Will Dylan deliver his Nobel speech in song?; Potter fans feeling fatigued

By Becky Robertson

Bob Dylan may deliver his Nobel lecture during a concert in Sweden. (Entertainment Weekly) Chinese firm launches public transit book-sharing campaign inspired by Emma Watson; social media users incensed. (BBC) David Lagercrantz signs on to ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Awards: Nelson Ball wins bpNichol Chapbook Award

By Conan Tobias

Poet Nelson Ball was awarded the bpNichol Chapbook Award on Nov. 19, for his book Small Waterways, published last year by Apt. 9 Press. Ball, who resides in Paris, Ontario, was not on hand to ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Literary event listings, Nov. 21–27, 2016

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Vancouver Poetry Slam: Poetry slam competition with guest performers. Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. 8 p.m. $5 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Art Bar Poetry Series: With Allan Briesmaster, Cathy Petch, and Dina E. ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Thomas W. Laqueur wins lucrative Cundill Prize

By Sue Carter

American historian Thomas W. Laqueur won the Cundill Prize in historical literature for his book The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal Remains (Princeton University Press) on Nov. 17. The $75,000 (U.S.) award, ... Read More »

November 18, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Florence, Thisdale win TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award

By Dory Cerny

The Canadian Children's Book Centre held its annual awards ceremony on Nov. 17, presenting seven English-language prizes in categories including historical fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. This year's top prize went to author Melanie Florence and illustrator François Thisdale, who share the $30,000 ... Read More »

November 18, 2016 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Banff Centre announces forthcoming writers’ residencies

By Becky Robertson

Alberta arts and culture hub the Banff Centre has announced its literary arts residencies for the spring/summer 2017 season: The future narratives: contemporary indigenous artist practice program‚ running April 3–15‚ will accommodate both indigenous and non-indigenous writers, with ... Read More »

November 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Book Links: Parliament is debating the word “fart”; National Book Award winners announced

By Conan Tobias

Canadian Parliament is debating the word "fart." (Mental Floss) Not to be overshadowed by Oxford, Collins has 10 words of the year. (The Independent) National Book Award winners for 2016 announced. (Electric Lit) Leonard Cohen died ... Read More »

November 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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