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Giller Prize jurors offer insight into their selection process

Less than 24 hours before the Scotiabank Giller Prize reveals this year's five shortlisted authors, the three judges “ Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Lethem, and Esi Edugyan “ discussed the jurying process in front of a ... Read More »

October 8, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Giller jury to speak publicly for the first time in the prize’s history

By Steven W. Beattie

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, currently the country's richest prize for fiction. To mark the occasion, the Giller administration is making some changes, including one that will likely come ... Read More »

September 10, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Scotiabank Giller Prize jury announced

By Natalie Sequeira

The jury for the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize was revealed today. The three-member panel will include Canadian literary icon Margaret Atwood, 2011 Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan, and American author Jonathan Lethem. ... Read More »

February 13, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

David Gilmour novel to launch Patrick Crean Editions

By Sue Carter

David Gilmour's new novel will be the inaugural title on HarperCollins Canada's new imprint, Patrick Crean Editions. Set over the course of an evening, Extraordinary follows a brother and his half-sister as they reminisce about ... Read More »

November 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

deWitt and Edugyan among 20 Canadian authors longlisted for IMPAC

By Sue Carter

Twenty Canadian titles*, ranging from literary prizewinners to debut novels, have made the longlist for the 2013 IMPAC Dublin Award. According to award organizers, 154 titles were nominated by libraries in 120 cities. Man Booker ... Read More »

November 12, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Esi Edugyan signs with HarperCollins Canada

By Sue Carter

Almost a year after Esi Edugyan won the 2011 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Half-Blood Blues (Thomas Allen Publishers) comes news that her third novel will be the first published by HarperCollins Canada's new imprint, Patrick ... Read More »

October 24, 2012 | Filed under: Industry news

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

By Sue Carter

Lawrence Hill takes three spots on this week's list for Canadian fiction. For the two weeks ending July 8, 2012: 1. The Cat's Table, Michael Ondaatje (Vintage Canada, $22 pa, 9780307401427) 2. Room, Emma Donoghue ... Read More »

July 16, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

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

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

By Stuart Woods

The Canadian Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for this year's Libris Awards, which recognize literary achievement as well as behind-the-scenes contributions in the book industry, as voted on by independent booksellers. This year's awards ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Orange ends sponsorship of Prize for Fiction

By Katie Gowrie

The U.K. phone company Orange announced today that it will terminate its sponsorship of the Orange Prize for Fiction, which it has lent its name to since the prize's establishment in 1996. The mobile services ... Read More »

May 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

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Search Results by tag: Esi Edugyan

Giller Prize jurors offer insight into their selection process

Giller jury to speak publicly for the first time in the prize’s history

Scotiabank Giller Prize jury announced

David Gilmour novel to launch Patrick Crean Editions

deWitt and Edugyan among 20 Canadian authors longlisted for IMPAC

Esi Edugyan signs with HarperCollins Canada

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

Orange ends sponsorship of Prize for Fiction

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