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HathiTrust ruling bodes well for Google Books, the beef against women readers, and more

Does the HathiTrust fair-use ruling suggest victory for Google Books Library Project? Slate tracks the "historical beef against women readers Amazon notifies customers of potential ebook lawsuit payout Ian Rankin, Jackie Collins, and 19 other ... Read More »

October 15, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

By Steven W. Beattie

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 »

August 9, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

By Katie Gowrie

Deux Voiliers Publishing open house featuring Brendan Ray, Stephen Lorne Bennett, Chris Turner, and Con Cu, Collected Works Bookstore, Ottawa (June 1, 7 p.m., free) Niagara Literary Arts Festival kicks off with readings by Erno ... Read More »

June 1, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Esi Edugyan makes Orange Prize shortlist

By Sue Carter

Esi Edugyan has made the Orange Prize for Fiction shortlist. The award celebrates excellence, originality, and accessibility in women's writing. Edugyan's novel Half-Blood Blues (Thomas Allen Publishers) will compete against Anne Enright's The Forgotten Waltz, ... Read More »

April 17, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: Audible’s new author services; book your Hunger Games theme wedding; and more

By Natalie Samson

Margaret Atwood and Robert J. Sawyer sign on to Amazon's new Audible Author Services to earn $1 for every e-audiobook sold Iran's scrappy comic book scene finds its voice under strict censorship laws The Grindstone ... Read More »

April 13, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Book links roundup: New generation of Canadian poets, gender and literary fiction, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

The 49th Shelf spotlights a new generation of Canadian poets The New York Times examines the rules of literary fiction for men versus women Publishers Weekly explores concerns about the future of Canadian independent bookselling 10 best practical ... Read More »

April 2, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Esi Edugyan, Emma Donoghue make Orange Prize longlist

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Esi Edugyan In honour of International Women's Day, the Orange Prize for Fiction, celebrating "excellence, originality, and accessibility in women's writing," has announced its 2012 longlist, which includes two celebrated Canadian authors. Emma Donoghue, whose ... Read More »

March 8, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: Valentine’s Day edition

By Sue Carter

Be my Valentine, just like in Game of Thrones British Library curator picks the 1o best love letters Tabatha Southey judges the top break-up tweets for CBC Books Celebrating man eaters, murderers, and other vile ... Read More »

February 14, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 10-16

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

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 »

February 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

By Natalie Samson

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 »

January 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

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