by Becky Robertson

Daily Deals: Forthcoming Harriet Alida Lye novel to publish in the U.S.

Liveright Publishing has acquired U.S. rights to Toronto author Harriet Alida Lye's novel The Honey Farm in a pre-empt deal. The psychological thriller, which takes place on a beekeeper's farm where artists are offered room and board in exchange for manual labour, ... Read More »

May 17, 2017

Personnel change: PRH Canada launches audiobook program led by Ann Jansen

By Becky Robertson

Penguin Random House Canada has announced the launch of an audiobook publishing program. Ann Jansen will serve as producer of audio books for the new project, effective June 5. Jansen (a former Quill & Quire contributor) hails from ... Read More »

May 17, 2017

Alex Marland wins Donner Prize for political writing

By Becky Robertson

Alex Marland, the Newfoundland-based political researcher, political science professor, and Memorial University associate dean of arts, was named the winner of this year's Donner Prize, which recognizes the best book on a topic of public policy by a Canadian. ... Read More »

May 16, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Kids Can Press teams up with McDonald’s Canada for Happy Meal books initiative

By Becky Robertson

McDonald's Canada has announced the launch of a new books program that will give children the choice of a Canadian authored and illustrated book from Kids Can Press instead of a toy with their Happy ... Read More »

May 16, 2017 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Inaugural East Bound event showcases Atlantic literature this week

By Becky Robertson

The Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association and the Atlantic Book Awards Society have teamed up to launch an industry event spotlighting the region's authors and publishers, taking place May 17–19. The first-ever East Bound: Talking Atlantic ... Read More »

May 15, 2017

2017 Doug Wright Awards name three first-time winners

By Becky Robertson

It was a year of firsts at this year's Doug Wright Awards, with all three winners being honoured by the Wrights for the first time. Toronto author Rebecca Roher won the Doug Wright Award for best ... Read More »

May 15, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Increased local marketing helped draw larger crowds to the second Festival of Literary Diversity

By Becky Robertson

Despite its reduced programming schedule this year, the second edition of the Festival of Literary Diversity drew bigger crowds than its inaugural 2016 launch. The Brampton, Ontario, festival, which ran from May 4–7, featured industry ... Read More »

May 11, 2017

Book Links: Critics have mixed reviews of Room stage adaptation | Claudia Casper talks from an alternate universe

By Becky Robertson

Stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue's Room receives mixed reviews from critics. (The Telegraph) Claudia Casper talks science-fiction literary awards and NorWesCon. (Literary Hub) #BelovedBooksProject hashtag aims to showcase well-loved books on bookstagram. (BookRiot) Bookseller sues California over book signing ... Read More »

May 11, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

House of Anansi Press and The Walrus team up to launch new imprint

By Becky Robertson

Toronto's House of Anansi Press, in partnership with two Canadian non-profits, has announced the debut of a new venue for long-form non-fiction. Walrus Imprint, the result of a collaboration between Anansi, the Chawkers Foundation, and ... Read More »

May 11, 2017

Daily Deals: Nimbus to publish unofficial history of 22 Minutes

By Becky Robertson

Nimbus Publishing general manager Terrilee Bulger has acquired the non-fiction title 25 Years of 22 Minutes: An Unofficial History of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, As Told by Cast Members, Staff and Guests by Halifax writer Angela Mombourquette. The ... Read More »

May 10, 2017

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Daily Deals: Forthcoming Harriet Alida Lye novel to publish in the U.S.

Personnel change: PRH Canada launches audiobook program led by Ann Jansen

Alex Marland wins Donner Prize for political writing

Kids Can Press teams up with McDonald’s Canada for Happy Meal books initiative

Inaugural East Bound event showcases Atlantic literature this week

2017 Doug Wright Awards name three first-time winners

Increased local marketing helped draw larger crowds to the second Festival of Literary Diversity

Book Links: Critics have mixed reviews of Room stage adaptation | Claudia Casper talks from an alternate universe

House of Anansi Press and The Walrus team up to launch new imprint

Daily Deals: Nimbus to publish unofficial history of 22 Minutes

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