by Becky Robertson

BBC to produce War and Peace series, App Annie adds ebook statistics, and more

BBC to produce War and Peace TV adaptation App Annie provides ebook statistics for authors and publishers Survey reveals U.S. literacy rates below most developed countries, and declining Comparing ebook subscription platforms Excerpt from Henry ... Read More »

October 9, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Photo roundup: launches, awards, and festivals

By Becky Robertson

Click on thumbnails to see highlights from recent Canadian book events, including the inaugural ... Read More »

October 8, 2013 | Filed under: Events

CBC announces new food writing award, indie publishers dominate Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist, and more

By Becky Robertson

CBC and Food Writing Awards announce inaugural Taste Canada/CBC People's Choice Award Indie publishers dominate Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist The Morgan Library and Museum's Poe exhibit honours anniversary of his death Literary agent Andrew Wylie ... Read More »

October 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Q&A: Julie Van Rosendaal and Pierre A. Lamielle on their Alice in Wonderland cookbook

By Becky Robertson

In a unique confluence of literary and culinary categories, Alice Eats: A Wonderland Cookbook (Whitecap Books) pairs kaleidoscopic illustrations by Vancouver artist Pierre A. Lamielle with recipes and food photography by Calgary chef and author Julie ... Read More »

October 7, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

CSSFA announces 2013 Aurora Award winners

By Becky Robertson

The winners of this year's Aurora Awards, presented by the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, were announced at Ottawa's Can-Con yesterday. The $1,000 prize for Best Novel went to Tanya Huff for Silvered (DAW ... Read More »

October 7, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

France considers reburying Diderot, Paulo Coelho to skip Frankfurt, and more

By Becky Robertson

Encyclopedia pioneer Denis Diderot may be exhumed for Pantheon reburial Revered Brazillian author drops Frankfurt appearance in protest of government New LPG director Christen Thomas and ebook expert Laura Brady share perspectives on women in ... Read More »

October 7, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

City of Vancouver Book Award shortlist announced

By Becky Robertson

The finalists for the 25th annual City of Vancouver Book Award, which honours books that celebrate the city's history and culture, were announced yesterday. Two non-fiction works, a memoir, and poetry collections comprise the shortlist. ... Read More »

October 3, 2013 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

By Becky Robertson

The winners of CODE's inaugural Burt Award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Literature were announced last night at a gala in Ottawa. Hosts Shelagh Rogers and Waubgeshig Rice presented the first prize of $12,000 ... Read More »

October 3, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

China’s little red book to be re-published, Dave Eggers denies plagiarism, and more

By Becky Robertson

Quotations from Chairman Mao to be re-published in China for first time in 30 years U.S. writer Dave Eggers vehemently denies plagiarism allegations Prince of Wales participates in U.K.'s National Poetry Day Bulgarian-German author Ilija ... Read More »

October 3, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Michael Symmons Roberts wins Forward poetry prize, Peru hosts literary wrestling, and more

By Becky Robertson

Michael Symmons Roberts wins U.K.'s Forward Prize for Poetry Peru hosts "Lucha Libro" literary wrestling Trailer for new ... Read More »

October 2, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

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BBC to produce War and Peace series, App Annie adds ebook statistics, and more

Photo roundup: launches, awards, and festivals

CBC announces new food writing award, indie publishers dominate Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist, and more

Q&A: Julie Van Rosendaal and Pierre A. Lamielle on their Alice in Wonderland cookbook

CSSFA announces 2013 Aurora Award winners

France considers reburying Diderot, Paulo Coelho to skip Frankfurt, and more

City of Vancouver Book Award shortlist announced

Richard Wagamese wins Burt Award for First Nations, MÃ©tis, and Inuit Literature

China’s little red book to be re-published, Dave Eggers denies plagiarism, and more

Michael Symmons Roberts wins Forward poetry prize, Peru hosts literary wrestling, and more

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