by Becky Robertson

Daily Deals: ECW Press to publish new Anne T. Donahue essay collection; BookThug acquires Videofag Book

ECW Press senior editors Crissy Calhoun and Jen Knoch have acquired a personal essay collection by Toronto writer and comedian Anne T. Donahue. Nobody Cares, about work, failure, friendship, and more, will appear in fall ... Read More »

January 31, 2017

Address Change: A Different Booklist

By Becky Robertson

Toronto indie bookseller A Different Booklist has announced an address change, effective Feb. 4. The retailer is moving across the street and slightly north of its current location at 746 Bathurst St. to: 779 Bathurst ... Read More »

January 31, 2017

Personnel Change: LifeTree Media

By Becky Robertson

Effective Feb. 1, Michelle MacAleese is joining Vancouver-based hybrid publisher LifeTree Media in the newly created position of senior editor. She will edit a number of titles and manage editorial operations, reporting directly to CEO ... Read More »

January 31, 2017

CBC announces Canada Reads finalists, panellists, and host

By Becky Robertson

CBC Books has revealed the finalists for this year's instalment of Canada Reads, an annual competition during which five public personalities each defend a Canadian book from the previous year, with the aim to prove ... Read More »

January 31, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Scribd stands with immigrants; Trump’s sad “library”

By Becky Robertson

Scribd says it stands with immigrants, offering free access and curated lists to "give everyone an opportunity to educate themselves about what’s happening right now." (Scribd) 25 books by refugees in the U.S. (New York ... Read More »

January 31, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Paul Seesequasis turns social media project of aboriginal life into book deal

By Becky Robertson

A series of historic photos of indigenous life that Saskatchewan author and journalist Paul Seesequasis has been curating on his social media feeds will be published in book form by Penguin Random House Canada next ... Read More »

January 30, 2017

Sandra Martin wins 2017 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction

By Becky Robertson

The Globe & Mail's Sandra Martin was named the recipient of the 2017 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction for A Good Death: Making the Most of Our Final Choices (HarperCollins). The book examines the right to die ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Goderich, Ontario, to be transformed into Harry Potter world for October festival

By Becky Robertson

The town of Goderich, Ontario, located on Lake Huron, approximately 230 kilometres west of Toronto, is set to receive a Harry Potter makeover this fall for a fan festival inspired by the book series. Harry Potter ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Ottawa’s Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books to shutter

By Becky Robertson

Owners of Kaleidoscope Kids' Books, the only retailer in Ottawa dedicated to children's books, have announced the store will close after 11 years in business. "We made the decision now after reviewing our financial information and ... Read More »

January 30, 2017

Book Links: 10 Muslim novels to read now; Baileys pulls Women’s Prize sponsorship

By Becky Robertson

How to support authors from Muslim countries following Trump's ban. (Arabic Literature) A list of 10 contemporary novels by and about Muslims to read now. (Literary Hub) Baileys withdraws sponsorship from Women's Prize for Fiction. (BBC) ... Read More »

January 30, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

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Daily Deals: ECW Press to publish new Anne T. Donahue essay collection; BookThug acquires Videofag Book

Address Change: A Different Booklist

Personnel Change: LifeTree Media

CBC announces Canada Reads finalists, panellists, and host

Book Links: Scribd stands with immigrants; Trump’s sad “library”

Paul Seesequasis turns social media project of aboriginal life into book deal

Sandra Martin wins 2017 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction

Goderich, Ontario, to be transformed into Harry Potter world for October festival

Ottawa’s Kaleidoscope Kids’ Books to shutter

Book Links: 10 Muslim novels to read now; Baileys pulls Women’s Prize sponsorship

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