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Q&A: talking swimming and the Olympics with author Leanne Shapton

As a youth, Toronto-born author and illustrator Leanne Shapton was a dedicated competitive swimmer, at one time ranking eighth in Canada. She competed in two Olympic trials (1988, 1992), but narrowly missed qualifying. In her ... Read More »

August 2, 2012 | Filed under: Authors

Frye Festival throws 100th birthday bash for Northrop Frye

By Katie Gowrie

As Northrop Frye's 100th birthday is recognized across Canada this week, the Frye Festival is commemorating its namesake by hosting a community event in honour of the literary critic. The free event takes place on ... Read More »

July 9, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Slideshow: Dundurn’s 40th anniversary party

By Stuart Woods

On May 24, Dundurn Press celebrated its 40th anniversary with a well-attended party at the Arts & Letters Club of Toronto. Founded as a niche publisher of Canadian history, Dundurn is now one of Canada's ... Read More »

May 31, 2012 | Filed under: Events

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

Update: Hachette, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins to modify agency agreements in U.S.

By Stuart Woods

Publishers Lunch reports that the three publishers opting to settle the antitrust lawsuit launched today by the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed to drop the agency model for a period of two years. However, ... Read More »

April 11, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Wilfrid Laurier, Toronto, McGill-Queen’s university presses recognized at Canada Awards

By Natalie Samson

Authors published with Wilfrid Laurier University Press, University of Toronto Press, and McGill-Queen's University Press are among the recipients of the 2012 Canada Awards. The Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences presented the ... Read More »

April 4, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

BookNet bestsellers: fiction

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

U.S. author Nicholas Sparks is the lucky one, as his latest novel hits the top spot on this week's bestsellers' list, thanks to its upcoming film adaptation starring Zac Efron. For the two weeks ending ... Read More »

March 19, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Just in time for March Break, this week's bestsellers list, which looks at Canadian children's books, illustrates that readers will love Robert Munsch forever. For the two weeks ending March 4: 1. Love You Forever, ... Read More »

March 12, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Esi Edugyan, JJ Lee, Charlotte Gill nominated for B.C. Book Prizes

By Sue Carter

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the shortlists for the 28th annual B.C. Book Prizes, and for Esi Edugyan, the competition cuts close to home. Edugyan, whose novel Half-Blood Blues won the 2011 ... Read More »

March 8, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: 500 new fairy tales, Scholastic enters the app market, and more

By Sue Carter

Collection of 500 unpublished fairy tales discovered in Germany Scholastic is developing a free app with games, quizzes, and 1,300 ebooks for purchase Why agency pricing for ebooks doesn't work French government passes controversial law ... Read More »

March 6, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

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Search Results by tag: OLA

Q&A: talking swimming and the Olympics with author Leanne Shapton

Frye Festival throws 100th birthday bash for Northrop Frye

Slideshow: Dundurn’s 40th anniversary party

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

Update: Hachette, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins to modify agency agreements in U.S.

Wilfrid Laurier, Toronto, McGill-Queen’s university presses recognized at Canada Awards

BookNet bestsellers: fiction

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

Esi Edugyan, JJ Lee, Charlotte Gill nominated for B.C. Book Prizes

Book links roundup: 500 new fairy tales, Scholastic enters the app market, and more

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