by Becky Robertson

Deals: CanLit legend Timothy Findley is finally recognized with his first comprehensive biography

After revisiting Timothy Findley’s breakout novel, 1977’s The Wars, for one of her books, Vancouver scholar Sherrill Grace discovered there wasn’t enough information on the Canadian novel (or its author) to satisfy her curiosity. “We’ve ... Read More »

February 9, 2017

Daily Deals: Mariko Tamaki to adapt Lumberjanes comics for middle-graders

By Becky Robertson

Mariko Tamaki will adapt the popular Boom! Studios comic series Lumberjanes for a middle-grade audience. Abrams imprint Amulet Books acquired world rights to the four-book series, with original Lumberjanes creator Brooke Allen set to illustrate. Tamaki ... Read More »

February 9, 2017

London, Ontario, book-buying fair wraps up successful February event, adds author presence

By Becky Robertson

London, Ontario's regional book-buying fair finished its first event of 2017 on Feb. 8. Organizer (and Penguin Canada district sales manager) Christina Vecchiato says attendance numbers continued to be strong. Last year, Vecchiato added a third date ... Read More »

February 9, 2017

Sylvain Neuvel, Louise Penny, Sunny Leone among 22nd annual Audie Awards finalists

By Becky Robertson

Three Canadian authors have been named finalists for this year's Audie Awards, administered by the Audio Publishers Association to recognize excellence in the audiobook format. Quebec author Louise Penny is shortlisted in the Mystery category ... Read More »

February 9, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Scholastic Canada celebrates its 60th anniversary with special projects

By Becky Robertson

Scholastic Canada is launching a number of initiatives to mark its 60th anniversary this year. The Scholastic Reading Champions program will run throughout 2017, recognizing 60 Canadians – five per month – who have contributed to ... Read More »

February 9, 2017 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Book Links: First Amazon Go location slated for London; Mariko Tamaki to pen middle-grade series

By Becky Robertson

Silenced-not-silenced U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren to write book on saving the middle class. (Los Angeles Times) Amazon plans to cut queue, scours London locations for first-ever no checkout Amazon Go store. Also plans to increase its U.S. ... Read More »

February 9, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: 2017 CBC Non-fiction Prize jury comprises Aguirre, Bidini, Gray; Grisham returns

By Becky Robertson

CBC announces jury for 2017 Non-fiction Prize. (CBC Books) U.S. librarians teach youth about media literacy amid "fake news" talk. (The Seattle Times) Two new John Grisham thrillers slated for release this year. (Entertainment Weekly) ... Read More »

February 8, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Daily Deals: Candlewick acquires new Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett picture book; Gary Barwin sells in French and audio

By Becky Robertson

Candlewick Press has acquired a new picture book by Canadian illustrator Jon Klassen and U.S. children's writer Mac Barnett, who previously collaborated together on the Caldecott Honor–winning title Sam & Dave Dig a Hole. The ... Read More »

February 7, 2017

Book Links: Protesters to bury non-reading Trump in books; Salman Rushdie gets political in new novel

By Becky Robertson

Protesters plan to "bury the White House in books" because Trump hates reading. (Huffington Post) New Salman Rushdie novel, taking up "truth, terror, and lies," due in September. (The Guardian) Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn on ... Read More »

February 7, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

City of Toronto launches My City, My Six flash fiction project

By Becky Robertson

The City of Toronto is playing on its nickname with a new participatory prose project called My City, My Six, which invites residents to share a six-word story in celebration of Canada's sesquicentennial. Six local ... Read More »

February 6, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

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Deals: CanLit legend Timothy Findley is finally recognized with his first comprehensive biography

Daily Deals: Mariko Tamaki to adapt Lumberjanes comics for middle-graders

London, Ontario, book-buying fair wraps up successful February event, adds author presence

Sylvain Neuvel, Louise Penny, Sunny Leone among 22nd annual Audie Awards finalists

Scholastic Canada celebrates its 60th anniversary with special projects

Book Links: First Amazon Go location slated for London; Mariko Tamaki to pen middle-grade series

Book Links: 2017 CBC Non-fiction Prize jury comprises Aguirre, Bidini, Gray; Grisham returns

Daily Deals: Candlewick acquires new Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett picture book; Gary Barwin sells in French and audio

Book Links: Protesters to bury non-reading Trump in books; Salman Rushdie gets political in new novel

City of Toronto launches My City, My Six flash fiction project

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