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Andre Alexis, John Vaillant among Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalists

The shortlists for the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the Writers' Trust/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize were announced this morning at Toronto's Ben McNally Books. The former recognizes the year's best English-language novel or ... Read More »

September 29, 2015 | Filed under: Awards

Q&A: author John Vaillant and filmmaker Sasha Snow on adapting each other’s work

By Lauren McKeon

When Governor General Literary Award–winning Vancouver author John Vaillant saw Sasha Snow’s documentary, Conflict Tiger, he knew that he had to transform it into a book. Vaillant didn’t expect that Snow would read his 2005 ... Read More »

April 29, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Writing life

BookNet bestsellers list: Canadian non-fiction

By Sue Carter

Janet and Greta Podleski hold on to the top spot with The Looneyspoons Collection, just ahead of their self-publishing mentor David Chilton and his popular financial guide, The Wealthy Barber Returns. For the two weeks ... Read More »

February 27, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Carmen Aguirre wins CBC Canada Reads

By Natalie Samson

Carmen Aguirre came out victorious at this year's CBC Canada Reads. The B.C.-based author and playwright's memoir, Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter (Douglas & McIntyre), about growing up in the underground among South ... Read More »

February 9, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Marina Nemat: “Bullying hurts and it’s a crime”

By Sue Carter

Although CBC Canada Reads celebrity defender Stacey McKenzie shed a few tears, day two of the book contest was a more civilized affair than yesterday's bloody match. But the fisticuffs are ongoing outside of the ... Read More »

February 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction (2)

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Even though Marina Nemat's Prisoner of Tehran was voted off CBC Canada Reads today, it still charts on this week's Canadian non-fiction bestsellers' list. For the two weeks ending Jan. 29: 1. The Looneyspoons Collection, ... Read More »

February 6, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

By Sue Carter

Books about physical and financial health dominate this week's Canadian non-fiction bestsellers' list, for the two weeks ending Jan. 15: 1. The Wealthy Barber Returns, David Chilton (Financial Awareness, $19.95 pa, 9780968394748) 2. The Looneyspoons ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Finalists announced for B.C. Book Prizes

By Natalie Samson

CanLit heavy-hitters and a few breakthrough newcomers mix it up as finalists for this year's B.C. Book Prizes. The nominees across seven categories include Douglas Coupland, George Bowering, John Vaillant, and Maggie de Vries, as ... Read More »

March 10, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

Daily book biz round-up: battle over The Shack; FOX News attacked; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Check these out: The bitter legal battle over proceeds from The Shack Kitty Kelley's Oprah to be turned into TV movie A Chicago librarian rips into FOX News library exposé Seth brings new look to ... Read More »

July 13, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

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Search Results by tag: John Vaillant

Andre Alexis, John Vaillant among Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalists

Q&A: author John Vaillant and filmmaker Sasha Snow on adapting each other’s work

BookNet bestsellers list: Canadian non-fiction

Carmen Aguirre wins CBC Canada Reads

Marina Nemat: “Bullying hurts and it’s a crime”

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction (2)

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

Finalists announced for B.C. Book Prizes

Daily book biz round-up: battle over The Shack; FOX News attacked; and more

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