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TO bookstore goes world-class

Author Jeremy Mercer, who's written a book called about his stint living in the Paris bookstore Shakespeare and Co., has put together a list of his favourite bookstores from around the world for The Guardian.Coming ... Read More »

December 8, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

And don't forget the Tragically Hip

By Leigh Anne Williams

The Queen's Journal took an extended look at books in last week's issue. Stories included an interview with Kingston author Steven Heighton, a look at CanLit stereotypes, and an examination of why so many writers ... Read More »

November 25, 2005 | Filed under: Book news

George Bowering unproductive? Never!

By Leigh Anne Williams

It all began with an Ottawa Sun article in which reporter Kathleen Harris appeared to question the work ethic of George Bowering during his two-year term as Canada's parliamentary poet laureate. "Bowering was paid $12,000 ... Read More »

May 1, 2005 | Filed under: Authors, Industry news

Palaces of light

By Leigh Anne Williams

Former Q&Q staff writer Devin Crawley is now maintaining his own blog, Enlightened Librarian, which features some wonderful writing about libraries, books, buildings, communities, and life in Ottawa. Here's a sample: a consideration of "the ... Read More »

January 20, 2005 | Filed under: Industry news

Muggles only

By Leigh Anne Williams

Canadian Press had some fun with news of a Harry Potter convention held in Ottawa this past weekend. It seems it was a grownup-only affair – no one under 16 was to be admitted, and ... Read More »

August 2, 2004 | Filed under: Events

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TO bookstore goes world-class

And don't forget the Tragically Hip

George Bowering unproductive? Never!

Palaces of light

Muggles only

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