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New Innisfree library serves rural Alberta population of 220

Innisfree, Alberta, has opened its first permanent public library. The 220 residents of the rural village now have access to free DVDs, CDs, e-readers, books (about 2,600 books have been catalogued so far, with another ... Read More »

July 18, 2012 | Filed under: Libraries

In the July/August issue of Q&Q: fall’s most anticipated books

By Sue Carter

FALL PREVIEW A first look at the season's most anticipated books Fiction: Susan Swan's long-awaited prequel to The Wives of Bath; Alice Munro's new collection; Matthew Tierney's science-inspired poetry; and more Non-fiction: Neil Young's rock ... Read More »

July 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Toronto’s LGBTQ speed dating gets a literary reboot

By Katie Gowrie

Speed dating has been given a bookish twist, thanks to the Toronto Public Library's debut LGBTQ Literary Speed Dating night, which takes place July 4, 6:30 p.m. at the TPL's Bloor/Gladstone branch. Organized by librarian ... Read More »

July 3, 2012 | Filed under: Events, Libraries

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (6)

By Katie Gowrie

Tanis Rideout makes her debut on this week's list with her first novel, Above All Things. For the two weeks ending June 24, 2012: 1. The Cat's Table, Michael Ondaatje (Vintage Canada, $22 pa, 9780307401427) ... Read More »

July 3, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Book links roundup: Indigo CEO says physical books are surviving digital age, classic books get bold makeovers, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Heather Reisman: physical books still thriving in the digital age Classic books given new looks to lure the "Twilight" generation Amazon partners with Co-operative Food retail outlets in London to install delivery pick-up lockers Faber ... Read More »

June 28, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Classic Newfoundland novel Hold Fast to become a film

By Katie Gowrie

The classic 1978 Newfoundland coming-of-age novel Hold Fast, written by Kevin Major, will make the jump from the page to screen next year in a film written by Rosemary House and directed by Justin Simms. ... Read More »

June 25, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

David Byrne and Win Butler to discuss How Music Works

By Katie Gowrie

Librarie Drawn & Quarterly has paired up with POP Montreal's Symposium to host a unique event that straddles the literary and music worlds. David Byrne, rock legend and author, and Win Butler, lead singer of ... Read More »

June 7, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Canadian fiction editor Melanie Little steps down at Anansi

By Stuart Woods

House of Anansi Press president and publisher Sarah MacLachlan has announced several changes to its editorial department. Melanie Little, who joined the firm two years ago as senior editor of Canadian fiction, is stepping down ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: Federal libraries and archives to shut down, Tehran International Book Fair starts crackdown, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Budget cuts mean federal libraries, archives to shut down Tehran International Book Fair cracks down on "harmful titles" Can NFC chips in books enhance ebook discoverability? Why Sherlock Holmes has lasted through time Mediabistro launches ... Read More »

May 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book links, Libraries

Canadian literary event roundup: April 20-26

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Fan Expo Vancouver celebrates science fiction with Spider Robinson, D.D. Brant, A.M. Dellamonica, and Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Vancouver Convention Centre (April 21-22, check website for times) Blue Metropolis Festival offers readings, panel discussions, master classes, literary ... Read More »

April 20, 2012 | Filed under: Events

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