by Becky Robertson

Daily Deals: HarperCollins to publish thriller by Laurie Petrou

HarperCollins editorial director Jennifer Lambert has acquired Canadian rights to Laurie Petrou’s Sister of Mine, a psychological thriller about two sisters who conspire to kill the eldest’s abusive husband, which won the the inaugural Half ... Read More »

September 13, 2017

Address Change: Westwood Creative Artists

By Becky Robertson

As of Sept. 18, Westwood Creative Artists will be located at ... Read More »

September 13, 2017

Daily Deals: M&S to publish new Palka; foreign deals for Rosenblum and Ruthnum

By Becky Robertson

McClelland & Stewart publisher Jared Bland has acquired North American English-language rights to the next novel by The Piano Maker author Kurt Palka. Mrs. Bradley follows a woman coping with the death of her child and the breakdown of ... Read More »

September 11, 2017

Book Links: Cats ride out Irma in Hemingway’s Florida home; Detroit appoints “chief storyteller”

By Becky Robertson

Fifty-four cats rode out Hurricane Irma in Ernest Hemingway's Key West home. (Open Culture) Maybe every city should take after Detroit and appoint a "chief storyteller." (Melville House) An early look at Malala Yousafzai's new picture ... Read More »

September 11, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Sam Wiebe, Gabrielle Prendergast shortlisted for 2017 Vancouver Book Award

By Becky Robertson

The finalists for this year's Vancouver Book Awards, recognizing the titles that best reflect the city's unique character and residents, have been revealed. A jury comprised of librarians, Vancouver Writers Festival board members, academics, instructors, ... Read More »

September 11, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Authorized Dracula prequel coming from Stoker relative; copyright lawsuit launched in Quebec

By Becky Robertson

Bram Stoker's great-grandnephew is writing an official prequel to Dracula – and book and film rights have already sold for six figures. (The Guardian) A film adaptation of John Williams's revived 1965 classic, Stoner, is on the way. ... Read More »

September 8, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Audible launches audiobook line for dogs; Fans of The Dark Tower books disappointed with film

By Becky Robertson

Audible and Cesar Millan are launching a line of classic audiobooks for dogs. (The Verge) J.K. Rowling tops Forbes's list of the highest paid authors of 2017. (Los Angeles Times) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play is ... Read More »

September 7, 2017 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

Amal El-Mohtar wins 2017 Hugo Award

By Becky Robertson

Ottawa-based writer Amal El-Mohtar is the only Canadian author to be honoured at this year's Hugo Awards, an international fan-determined accolade for science-fiction and fantasy authors. The awards were a subject of controversy from 2013–2016 when the Sad Puppies, a right-wing group, ... Read More »

September 7, 2017 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Jon Klassen, Julie Flett, Chris Hadfield among CCBC Award finalists

By Becky Robertson

The Canadian Children's Book Centre has revealed the finalists for its annual literary awards, recognizing excellence in the country's children's publishing with six English-language and two French-language accolades. The English shortlists are as follows: TD ... Read More »

September 7, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Daily Deals: Dundurn acquires book about Canadian baseball’s Blue Monday

By Becky Robertson

Dundurn acquisitions editor Scott Fraser has acquired world rights to author and Montreal Expos historian Danny Gallagher's Blue Monday: How an American Hero’s Home Run Deflated the Montreal Expos, a City, a Province, and a Nation for summer ... Read More »

September 7, 2017

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Daily Deals: HarperCollins to publish thriller by Laurie Petrou

Address Change: Westwood Creative Artists

Daily Deals: M&S to publish new Palka; foreign deals for Rosenblum and Ruthnum

Book Links: Cats ride out Irma in Hemingway’s Florida home; Detroit appoints “chief storyteller”

Sam Wiebe, Gabrielle Prendergast shortlisted for 2017 Vancouver Book Award

Book Links: Authorized Dracula prequel coming from Stoker relative; copyright lawsuit launched in Quebec

Book Links: Audible launches audiobook line for dogs; Fans of The Dark Tower books disappointed with film

Amal El-Mohtar wins 2017 Hugo Award

Jon Klassen, Julie Flett, Chris Hadfield among CCBC Award finalists

Daily Deals: Dundurn acquires book about Canadian baseball’s Blue Monday

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