by Becky Robertson

Derek Jeter partners with S&S for publishing endeavour

New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter announced Thursday that he is establishing his own publishing imprint, Jeter Publishing, with Simon & Schuster. The imprint will focus on adult non-fiction, middle-grade fiction, picture books, and more. ... Read More »

November 15, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

100 indie bookstores to host famous authors, Italy to air reality show for aspiring writers, and more

By Becky Robertson

More than 100 authors to volunteer at U.S. booksellers on Nov. 30 Italy to air reality show for aspiring writers ... Read More »

November 15, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Wordplay festival promises “most interesting uses of writing and words” in video games

By Becky Robertson

Wordplay, a free video game festival featuring "the most interesting uses of writing and words in contemporary games," is coming to the Toronto Reference Library on Nov. 16. Hosted by game-arts organization the Hand Eye Society, ... Read More »

November 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Geronimo Stilton book omits Israel from map

By Becky Robertson

Scholastic is under fire for an instalment of the Geronimo Stilton children's book series released last June that excludes Israel from a map. Thea Stilton and the Blue Scarab Hunt: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure, the ... Read More »

November 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Diet book author in custody over false claims, USPS designs Harry Potter stamps, and more

By Becky Robertson

Author Kevin Trudeau found guilty of criminal contempt regarding diet book U.S. Postal Service designs 20 Harry Potter inspired stamps The enduring popularity of long fiction Fifty Shades of Grey film release deferred to Valentine's ... Read More »

November 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

PEN says writers self-censor in fear of government, ebook lending system still impractical, and more

By Becky Robertson

PEN study says writers self-censor, fearing government surveillance Ebooks in libraries still an untenable system, say librarians Follett lays off 10 per cent of bookstore staff Ebook sales still increasing for HarperCollins and Hachette Villa ... Read More »

November 13, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Photos: the Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Becky Robertson

The fourth annual Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair was held at the Art Gallery of Ontario's Baillie Court last weekend. It was the fair's first year at the new venue, having relocated from the Metro ... Read More »

November 12, 2013 | Filed under: Events

Canada Reads top 10 released, YouTube hit “The Fox” to become children’s book, and more

By Becky Robertson

CBC announces Canada Reads top 10 YouTube hit "The Fox" to be published as children's book Why agents only accept four per cent of author submissions Intel acquires digital-textbook startup Kno Author Tim Ferriss to ... Read More »

November 12, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Sherry Simon on honouring Montreal translator Sheila Fischman

By Becky Robertson

During a career as a literary translator that spans more than 30 years, Sheila Fischman has received a Governor General's Literary Award, the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize, and has been invested into ... Read More »

November 11, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Debut novel lands $2 million advance, indie booksellers react to Amazon Source, and more

By Becky Robertson

Garth Risk Hallberg's debut novel secures $2 million advance Indie booksellers scoff at Amazon Source Private schools in Pakistan ban Malala memoir Family launches lawsuit to halt publication of Malcolm X diary Lionsgate considers Hunger ... Read More »

November 11, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

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Derek Jeter partners with S&S for publishing endeavour

100 indie bookstores to host famous authors, Italy to air reality show for aspiring writers, and more

Wordplay festival promises “most interesting uses of writing and words” in video games

Geronimo Stilton book omits Israel from map

Diet book author in custody over false claims, USPS designs Harry Potter stamps, and more

PEN says writers self-censor in fear of government, ebook lending system still impractical, and more

Photos: the Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair

Canada Reads top 10 released, YouTube hit “The Fox” to become children’s book, and more

Q&A: Sherry Simon on honouring Montreal translator Sheila Fischman

Debut novel lands $2 million advance, indie booksellers react to Amazon Source, and more

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