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Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

Buzzfeed books editor says he will only accept "nice" reviews Author Zadie Smith suggests bagging a book prize is essential to getting noticed London's Literary Review announces Bad Sex Award shortlist Claire Vaye Watkins wins ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Flagship Chapters location to close

By Becky Robertson

The Toronto Chapters location that moved into the old Runnymede Theatre 14 years ago is set to shut its doors in the new year. A spokesperson told the CBC that the store will not renew ... Read More »

November 7, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

Amazon to sell e-readers at indie bookstores, Indigo reports losses and falling shares, and more

By Becky Robertson

Amazon announces partnership program to sell e-readers through independent booksellers Indigo losses and plummeting stocks are cause for concern BBC Worldwide criticized for Lonely Planet purchase and consequent £80 million deficit Viz Media to pursue ... Read More »

November 7, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

The advent of vending machine libraries, Fantagraphics to crowdfund spring season, and more

By Becky Robertson

U.S. gets first 24-hour vending machine "library" Fantagraphics Books uses kickstarter to fund entire spring season Publishers halt shipments to Chapitre in face of French chain's sale Penguin Random House renames Spanish imprint Do flat ... Read More »

November 6, 2013

Bezos’s wife gives husband’s biography poor review, Groundwood book on NY Times best illustrated list, and more

By Becky Robertson

Jeff Bezos's wife gives his biography one-star review Groundwood Books lands on New York Times' best illustrated list Douglas Coupland novella appears as Metro serial Lucy Hughes-Hallett wins Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Closure of ... Read More »

November 5, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Macmillan expands book-to-film division, Mia Couto wins Neustadt Prize, and more

By Becky Robertson

Macmillan expands film-adaptation division Mia Couto wins $50,000 Neustadt International Prize for Literature Russian activist group to publish gay-awareness colouring book in protest of discriminatory laws Capital One to donate 50,000 books to children MFA ... Read More »

November 4, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Jane Austen portrait up for auction, FAA to permit use of e-readers and tablets, and more

By Becky Robertson

Famed Jane Austen portrait put to auction by family FAA to permit use of e-readers and tablets during take off and landing Bestselling thriller writer Michael Palmer has died Amazon launches Kindle First, giving pre-publication ... Read More »

November 1, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Halifax’s Woozles Children’s Bookstore celebrates 35th anniversary

By Becky Robertson

On Oct. 19, Woozles Children's Bookstore in Halifax celebrated its 35th anniversary. Co-owner Liz Crocker "“ who opened Woozles in 1978 with Ann Connor Brimer and Brian Crocker "“ spoke to Q&Q about the birthday ... Read More »

October 31, 2013 | Filed under: Kids’ Books

Poor outlook for U.S. librarians, Retired MU professor distributes books for Halloween, and more

By Becky Robertson

Report reveals poor job outlook for U.S. librarians Retired MU professor distributes books for Halloween J.K. Rowling excluded from contest for best Scottish books of last 50 years Brick-and-mortar booksellers' revenge Putnam acquires Morrissey memoir ... Read More »

October 31, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Photos: Vancouver International Writers Festival

By Becky Robertson

The 26th annual Vancouver Writers Fest wrapped up on Oct. 27. Held at various venues on the city's Granville Island, the six-day event featured panels and discussions with more than 100 authors, including Margaret Atwood, ... Read More »

October 30, 2013 | Filed under: Events

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Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

Flagship Chapters location to close

Amazon to sell e-readers at indie bookstores, Indigo reports losses and falling shares, and more

The advent of vending machine libraries, Fantagraphics to crowdfund spring season, and more

Bezos’s wife gives husband’s biography poor review, Groundwood book on NY Times best illustrated list, and more

Macmillan expands book-to-film division, Mia Couto wins Neustadt Prize, and more

Jane Austen portrait up for auction, FAA to permit use of e-readers and tablets, and more

Halifax’s Woozles Children’s Bookstore celebrates 35th anniversary

Poor outlook for U.S. librarians, Retired MU professor distributes books for Halloween, and more

Photos: Vancouver International Writers Festival

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