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The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »
Calgary's WordFest has teamed up with the Calgary Stampede to celebrate 100 years of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. WildWest Wordfest is a special summer mini-fest in tribute to Western Canada's cowboy culture in ... Read More »
June 18, 2012 | Filed under: Events
The winners of the 30th annual Alberta Literary Awards, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards, and the Alberta Readers' Choice Award were revealed June 9 in Calgary at the 2012 Alberta Book Awards Gala. Fred Stenson ... Read More »
June 12, 2012 | Filed under: Awards
As the National Hockey League playoffs get underway, this week's bestsellers list is dominated by books about Canada's favourite sport. For the two weeks ending April 8: 1. The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger ... Read More »
April 16, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers
It's another busy week for literary events. Here's a sample of what's going on across the country: Asim Hussain launches Khadijah Goes to School, Toronto Women's Bookstore (Feb. 11, 3 p.m., free) Sarah Ellis shares ... Read More »
In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the spring season's new books. MEMOIR AND BIOGRAPHY Revolutionary activity in the Middle East and North Africa has created an appetite for stories about life in these ... Read More »
Every weekend Q&Q rounds up the highlights from other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. This week's top stories include a tribute to Apple and plenty of Thanksgiving recipes. Grace Kelly gets the royal ... Read More »
October 8, 2011 | Filed under: Book news
The Canadian Library Association kicked off Canadian Library Month on Tuesday. Throughout the month of October, libraries across the country will host events to raise awareness about the importance of libraries in the nation's communities. ... Read More »
The City of Vancouver's Cultural Services department released the shortlist for the 2011 City of Vancouver Book Award today. The award recognizes the year's books that best "demonstrate excellence and enhance readers' understanding of Vancouver's ... Read More »
In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the fall season's biggest books. NOVELS One of the most anticipated releases of the fall season is surely the new novel from internationally acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje, ... Read More »