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Awards: 2016 Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Non-fiction jury named

The Writers' Trust of Canada has announced the jury for this year's Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-fiction. The 2016 jury includes: Carolyn Abraham‚ former Globe and Mail science reporter and author of two books, both ... Read More »

August 23, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Literary event listings: Aug. 22–28, 2016

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Vancouver Poetry Slam: Poetry slam competition with guest performers. Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. 8 p.m. $5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Philippa Dowding: Reading from her forthcoming book, Carter and the Curious ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Events

2016 Toronto Book Awards judges announced

By Becky Robertson

The judges of this year's Toronto Book Awards‚ honouring the best titles evocative of the city and its culture‚ have been announced. Selecting this year's finalists and‚ ultimately‚ winner are Irfan Ali, RBC Bronwen Wallace Award ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Kobo wins agency ebook pricing appeal; women win big at Hugo Awards despite scandal

By Becky Robertson

Kobo wins appeal over agency ebook pricing. (The Digital Reader) Women win big at 2016 Hugo Awards despite continued voting scandal. (Good e-Reader) The Voynich Manuscript‚ unreadable by any living person‚ to be released by Spanish publisher. ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Personal Essay: How are books that defy traditional generic categories to find a home and an audience, asks Mavis Himes

By Q&Q Staff

"You have to shed your academic personality,” the literary agent said. “Your manuscript is not suitable as a trade book. You have to imagine you’re writing for the man or woman on the street. Can ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Authors

Spaces: Hungry bookworms find nourishment for their minds at Ottawa’s Black Squirrel Books

By Q&Q Staff

In the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South, Black Squirrel Books is a well-stocked larder for hungry bookworms. The used bookstore and café is often abuzz with bibliophiles roaming among the wooden shelves and espresso drinkers ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Book culture

Book Links: Rowling drops mic on track cycling omnium; why the short story is sexy

By Conan Tobias

Twin Peaks casts members to record audio book. (A.V. Club) Emoji expert Kyle McLachlan to rewrite Dune. (GalleyCat) J.K. Rowling drops mic on Olympic track cycling omnium. (The Huffington Post) Why the short story is ... Read More »

August 19, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Early praise for Kobo’s large-screened Aura ONE e-reader

By Becky Robertson

Tech review sites are already praising Kobo's newest e-reader‚ the Aura ONE‚ which it revealed at Toronto's Koerner Hall on Aug. 17. Wired suggested the new model could give "Kindle owners some serious second thoughts," ... Read More »

August 18, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Book Links: Pamela Paul to head NYT book coverage; original Pooh toys restored

By Becky Robertson

Pamela Paul to helm all New York Times books coverage. (The New York Times Company) The literary canon behind Netflix's Stranger Things. (The New Yorker) Original Winnie-the-Pooh toys get makeover. (The Huffington Post) Toronto lands fourth on list of best ... Read More »

August 18, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Dundurn to release serialized Don Easton novel on Wattpad

By Becky Robertson

Dundurn Press, in advance of the release of former undercover RCMP officer Don Easton's 10th novel in the Jack Taggart mystery series, is serializing the first Taggart book‚ 2005's Loose Ends‚ on Wattpad. The Toronto-based reading and writing app ... Read More »

August 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

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