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Literary event listings: May 16–22

FEATURED EVENT The annual Forest of Reading Festival of Trees takes place May 17–19. Presented by the Ontario Library Association and the International Festival of Authors, the three-day awards celebration includes ceremonies, live entertainment, and ... Read More »

May 17, 2016 | Filed under: Events

Sarah Polley–directed Alias Grace set to film in Toronto

By Conan Tobias

Actor and director Sarah Polley will begin shooting her long-planned adaption of Margaret Atwood's 1996 novel, Alias Grace, in Toronto this August. Polley originally announced the project as a big-screen motion picture in 2012, but in 2014 plans ... Read More »

May 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Book Links: Rowling defends Trumpspeak; Amazon gets into the baby food business, The Vegetarian wins Man Booker

By Conan Tobias

J.K. Rowling defends Donald Trump's right to be the biggest, the best, most offensive idiot. (The Guardian) Amazon to sell its own branded baby food, coffee, vitamins. (Good e-Reader) Han Kang's The Vegetarian wins Man ... Read More »

May 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Ashley Little named 2017 Edna Staebler writer-in-residence

By Sue Carter

B.C. author Ashley Little (Anatomy of a Girl Gang, The New Normal) has been chosen as Wilfrid Laurier University’s 2017 Edna Staebler writer-in-residence. Little will take over the four-month position in January from the Waterloo, ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Author Vivek Shraya honoured as Toronto Pride grand marshall

By Sue Carter

Vivek Shraya has been named a grand marshall for Toronto's Pride Parade, which takes place July 3. The author, artist, and activist just released her first book of poetry, even this page is white (Arsenal ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: People

Personal Essay: I want to see white people get angry and take action against racism, too, writes Vivek Shraya

By Q&Q Staff

I can’t recall the exact incident. Perhaps it was the announcement of another all-white panel, literary event, or award shortlist in my social media feed. I do recall feeling frustrated and defeated – the same ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Opinion, People

Awards: Doug Wright Awards winners announced

By Conan Tobias

The winners of the 2016 Doug Wright Awards were presented on May 14 in Toronto, during the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. The Doug Wright Award for best book was presented to Michael DeForge for Dressing (Koyama ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Amazon’s empty new store; 12 bookstores everyone should visit; CBS passes on Nancy Drew remake

By Conan Tobias

Amazon just opened a store that doesn't sell anything. (Good e-Reader) CBS passes on gritty Nancy Drew series after pilot skews "too female." (Deadline) Managing your library and ebook catalogue? There's an app for that. ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Canadian comic artist, writer Darwyn Cooke dies

By Conan Tobias

Darwyn Cooke, the artist and writer who made a name for himself in mainstream comics with a retro style and a belief that more comics should be aimed at the children's audience the industry had ... Read More »

May 14, 2016 | Filed under: People

Book Links: Katherine Dunn dies, Book Expo attendance down; new fragrance for book lovers

By Conan Tobias

Geek Love author Katherine Dunn dies. (Los Angeles Times) Indie bookstores are flourishing in the U.S. (Good e-Reader) Apple patent could let you read even while your iPad is closed. (TeleRead) Book Expo America attendance ... Read More »

May 13, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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Literary event listings: May 16–22

Sarah Polley–directed Alias Grace set to film in Toronto

Book Links: Rowling defends Trumpspeak; Amazon gets into the baby food business, The Vegetarian wins Man Booker

Ashley Little named 2017 Edna Staebler writer-in-residence

Author Vivek Shraya honoured as Toronto Pride grand marshall

Personal Essay: I want to see white people get angry and take action against racism, too, writes Vivek Shraya

Awards: Doug Wright Awards winners announced

Book Links: Amazon’s empty new store; 12 bookstores everyone should visit; CBS passes on Nancy Drew remake

Canadian comic artist, writer Darwyn Cooke dies

Book Links: Katherine Dunn dies, Book Expo attendance down; new fragrance for book lovers

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