Search Results by tag: Madeleine Thien

Madeleine Thien, Shari Lapena appear on Toronto Public Library’s list of 2017’s most-borrowed books

The Toronto Public Library has released its annual list of the most-borrowed books of the year. Top Canadian-authored fiction titles include Madeleine Thien's 2016 Giller Prize–winning novel, Do Not Say We Have Nothing, and Shari ... Read More »

December 14, 2017 | Filed under: Libraries

Vancouver Public Library recognizes Thien, Suzuki, and others with literary landmarks

By Becky Robertson

The Vancouver Public Library has honoured a number of authors with new plaques meant to commemorate literary "landmarks" across the city. As part of the project, which was founded by VPL and B.C. BookWorld in 2015, ... Read More »

July 10, 2017 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Atwood, O’Neill, Thien make 2017 Baileys Women’s Prize longlist

By Becky Robertson

Canadians Margaret Atwood, Madeleine Thien, and Heather O'Neill are among 16 international women authors longlisted for this year's Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. Other nominees, culled from 189 submissions, include debut Nigerian novelist Ayòbámi Adébáyò ... Read More »

March 8, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Awards: Madeleine Thien wins the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize

By Sue Carter

Madeleine Thien became the most celebrated author of the literary-awards season on Nov. 7, when she was presented with the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing. Musician Tanya Tagaq, ... Read More »

November 8, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Awards: Giller finalists Madeleine Thien and Lazer Lederhendler win 2016 GG Awards

By Becky Robertson

The winners of this year's Governor General's Literary Awards were announced on Oct.25, among them‚ Vancouver author Madeleine Thien for her Scotiabank Giller Prize– and Man Booker Prize–shortlisted novel, Do Not Say We Have Nothing (Knopf Canada)‚ ... Read More »

October 25, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Awards: Penguin Random House, women authors dominate Giller Prize shortlist

By Becky Robertson

The shortlist for the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize was announced at an event in Toronto this morning. A jury of Canadian and international authors – Samantha Harvey‚ Jeet Heer‚ Lawrence Hill‚ Alan Warner‚ and Kathleen ... Read More »

September 26, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Awards: Canadians Szalay and Thien shortlisted for Man Booker

By Becky Robertson

Authors Madeleine Thien and David Szalay have been named among the finalists for this year's Man Booker Prize for a work of English-language fiction published in the U.K. British-Canadian Szalay is shortlisted for his latest All That ... Read More »

September 13, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Emma Donoghue‚ Madeleine Thien‚ Jane Urquhart headline Whistler Writers Festival

By Becky Robertson

The Whistler Writers Festival has announced its the lineup for its 2016 edition‚ taking place at various locations across the B.C. city Oct. 13–16. Events include readings‚ speaker panels‚ workshops‚ music‚ and more. The first-ever Canadian awards ... Read More »

August 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book news

Madeleine Thien and David Szalay make this year’s Man Booker Prize longlist

By Becky Robertson

Madeleine Thien and David Szalay are the two Canadians among 13 international authors longlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize. The £50‚000 award honours an exceptional work of English-language fiction published in the U.K. each year. ... Read More »

July 28, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Madeleine Thien a finalist for U.K.’s 2015 EFG Short Story Award

By Becky Robertson

B.C. author Madeleine Thien has been named one of six finalists for The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, the world's richest prize for a work of short fiction, for her story "The Wedding Cake." ... Read More »

March 3, 2015 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

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Search Results by tag: Madeleine Thien

Madeleine Thien, Shari Lapena appear on Toronto Public Library’s list of 2017’s most-borrowed books

Vancouver Public Library recognizes Thien, Suzuki, and others with literary landmarks

Atwood, O’Neill, Thien make 2017 Baileys Women’s Prize longlist

Awards: Madeleine Thien wins the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Awards: Giller finalists Madeleine Thien and Lazer Lederhendler win 2016 GG Awards

Awards: Penguin Random House, women authors dominate Giller Prize shortlist

Awards: Canadians Szalay and Thien shortlisted for Man Booker

Emma Donoghue‚ Madeleine Thien‚ Jane Urquhart headline Whistler Writers Festival

Madeleine Thien and David Szalay make this year’s Man Booker Prize longlist

Madeleine Thien a finalist for U.K.’s 2015 EFG Short Story Award

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