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Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

Pro-Russian demonstrators burn Ukrainian-language books in weekend protests "Open textbooks" replacing traditional resources in some high schools Chinese publishing industry sets sights on next "big book" Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti to publish 60 years of travel journals Latest ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Awards presented to Shapcott, Walcott, and book apps

By Natalie Samson

There's been a flurry of book award activity over the past few days (take that, Academy Awards). The awards in this roundup range from the time-honoured and prestigious to the trendy and cutting edge. Costa ... Read More »

January 25, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Costa likes the Canadian North

By Alison Jones

Scottish writer Stef Penney has won the first-novel prize in the Costa Book Awards for The Tenderness of Wolves. Set in the Canadian North during the late 19th century, the story centers on a murder ... Read More »

January 10, 2007 | Filed under: Industry news

Undercover reading

By Alison Jones

Stephen King is the U.K.’s favourite guilty pleasure read, as reported in The Guardian. In a survey conducted for the Costa Book Awards 2006, King topped a list that included J.K. Rowling, John Grisham, and ... Read More »

January 8, 2007 | Filed under: Book news

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Search Results by tag: Costa Book Awards

Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

Awards presented to Shapcott, Walcott, and book apps

Costa likes the Canadian North

Undercover reading

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