by Becky Robertson

David Chariandy, Leanne Simpson among Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalists

The Writers' Trust of Canada has released the shortlist for this year's Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, recognizing excellent Canadian fiction with a newly doubled prize purse of $70,000, with the winner receiving $50,000, and ... Read More »

September 27, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Five Canadian publishing professionals head to Paris for inaugural Books in Translation fellowship

By Becky Robertson

Five representatives from Canadian publishers will be participating in the inaugural Books in Translation Paris Fellowship. The pre–Frankfurt Book Fair program, announced by the French consulate in March, aims to promote professional development and relationships between ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Daily Deals: Penguin to publish cookbook by Gusto TV’s Desiree Nielsen

By Becky Robertson

Penguin Canada publishing director Andrea Magyar has acquired world rights to Vancouver-based Gusto TV host Desiree Nielsen's cookbook Eat ... Read More »

September 26, 2017

Book Links: It sequel gets release date; Fans demand Wonder Woman stay true to comic

By Becky Robertson

The TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace premiered last night. Here are six things that inspired the novel. (CBC Books) A film sequel to Stephen King's It is already in the works. (The Verge) Fans want Wonder Woman ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Anne Innis Dagg and Caroline Fox win Lane Anderson Awards for science writing

By Becky Robertson

Two Canadian women authors have been awarded this year's Lane Anderson Awards, recognizing the best science books for adults and children. Maritime coastal ecologist and conservation scientist Caroline Fox won the adult prize for At Sea With ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize amount doubles to $50,000

By Becky Robertson

Starting this year, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize is doubling its purse from $25,000 to $50,000 for the winning author. Each of the four finalists for the prestigious prize will also receive $5,000, up ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

McGill announces 2017 Cundill History Prize longlist

By Becky Robertson

The longlist for the 2017 Cundill History Prize, administered annually by Montreal's McGill University for the best history writing in English, has been revealed. The prize is the richest in the world for the genre, ... Read More »

September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Madeline Ashby, Ian Donald Keeling win 2017 Copper Cylinder Awards

By Becky Robertson

The Sunburst Award Society has named the winners of this year's Copper Cylinder Awards, a members choice accolade recognizing excellent Canadian literature of the fantastic in two age categories. Ottawa sci-fi writer and columnist Madeline ... Read More »

September 25, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Currie, Johnston, Vermette named to Burt Award shortlist

By Becky Robertson

Canadian non-profit CODE has announced the finalists for this year's Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Literature, recognizing the best and most culturally relevant titles aimed at young adults. A peer assessment group ... Read More »

September 25, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Book fairies celebrate Alias Grace premiere; Ondaatje archives go public in Austin

By Becky Robertson

Book fairies hide copies of Alias Grace – with letters from Margaret Atwood – around Canada. (CBC Books) University of Texas acquires Michael Ondaatje's archives, including preliminary work behind The English Patient. (The Guardian) Bill Clinton's forthcoming ... Read More »

September 25, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

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David Chariandy, Leanne Simpson among Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize finalists

Five Canadian publishing professionals head to Paris for inaugural Books in Translation fellowship

Daily Deals: Penguin to publish cookbook by Gusto TV’s Desiree Nielsen

Book Links: It sequel gets release date; Fans demand Wonder Woman stay true to comic

Anne Innis Dagg and Caroline Fox win Lane Anderson Awards for science writing

Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize amount doubles to $50,000

McGill announces 2017 Cundill History Prize longlist

Madeline Ashby, Ian Donald Keeling win 2017 Copper Cylinder Awards

Currie, Johnston, Vermette named to Burt Award shortlist

Book Links: Book fairies celebrate Alias Grace premiere; Ondaatje archives go public in Austin

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