Search Results by tag: Patrick deWitt

Jake Gyllenhaal joins Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly in The Sisters Brothers’ adaptation

Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest actor to join the cast of The Sisters Brothers. Adapted from Patrick deWitt’s 2011 bestselling novel, the film also stars Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly. Reilly optioned the film ... Read More »

February 14, 2017 | Filed under: Book culture

Palme D’Or winner Jacques Audiard to direct Sisters Brothers adaptation

By Becky Robertson

Jacques Audiard, the Palme D’Or–winning French filmmaker, is slated to direct the adaptation of Patrick deWitt’s 2011 novel, The Sisters Brothers (House of Anansi Press). The project will be Audiard’s first English-language film, and will ... Read More »

August 26, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Book trailer for Patrick deWitt’s Undermajordomo Minor released

By Becky Robertson

In anticipation of the Sept. 5 publication of B.C.-born author Patrick deWitt's third novel, Undermajordomo Minor, House of Anansi Press, Ecco U.S., and Granta U.K. have revealed the book's trailer. A marriage of work by ... Read More »

August 18, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

New Patrick deWitt novel slated for simultaneous international publication

By Becky Robertson

Award-winning B.C.-born author Patrick deWitt is coming out with his third novel, Undermajordomo Minor, this fall. The novel follows a young man named Lucien Minor during his employment as "undermajordomo" at the disquieting Castle Von ... Read More »

March 9, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Bestsellers, 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

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (7)

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 (6)

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

Canadian literary event roundup: June 8-14

By Katie Gowrie

Patrick deWitt signing for Ablutions, Indigo Eaton Centre, Toronto (June 8, 12 p.m., free) The Adventure of the Process": The Writer's Guild of Alberta Conference and Alberta Book Awards Gala, Hotel Arts, Calgary (June 8“10, ... Read More »

June 8, 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

Patrick deWitt wins Leacock

By Sue Carter

Patrick deWitt is the recipient of some new bling, in the form of the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. This is the third Canadian award win for deWitt's novel The Sisters Brothers (House of ... Read More »

April 26, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

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