by Becky Robertson

Daily Deals: M&S acquires new poetry by Dionne Brand; foreign deals for Kyo Maclear, Susin Nielsen, and more

McClelland & Stewart publisher Jared Bland has acquired Canadian English-language rights to The Blue Clerk, the latest poetry project from Griffin Prize–winning poet, novelist, and essayist Dionne Brand. The title, a sui generis work about ... Read More »

January 26, 2017

Alexandra Shimo and First Nations leaders launch non-profit to help youth on reserves

By Becky Robertson

Following the release of Alexandra Shimo's memoir, Invisible North: The Search for Answers on a Troubled Reserve (Dundurn Press), last fall, the author wondered what else she could do to help a First Nations community struggling with poverty and ... Read More »

January 26, 2017

Book Links: Workshopping the bad writing of TV characters; why kant Trump read?

By Becky Robertson

GoodReads celebrates Valentine's Day with list of top romance novels. (GoodReads) New York Times cuts select bestseller lists as it revamps books coverage. (Publishers Weekly) U.K. revamps bestsellers awards. (Publishing Perspectives) Donald Trump: non-reader. (Entertainment Weekly) ... Read More »

January 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Daily Deals: S&S Canada to publish non-fiction by Catherine Porter; Iain Reid sells in China

By Becky Robertson

Simon & Schuster Canada editor Brendan May has acquired North American rights to a memoir by New York Times correspondent and former Toronto Star columnist Catherine Porter. A Girl Named Lovely recounts the author's time ... Read More »

January 25, 2017

Ivan Coyote and Robin Stevenson receive ALA honours

By Becky Robertson

Canadian authors Ivan E. Coyote and Robin Stevenson have been recognized with 2017 American Library Association Stonewall Awards, administered annually for exceptional English-language books with LGBT characters or themes. Coyote's Tomboy Survival Guide, published by ... Read More »

January 25, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Book Links: Happy Robert Burns Day; “alternative facts” prompt 1984’s return to bestseller list

By Becky Robertson

Why you should celebrate Robbie Burns Day (BBC) and why perhaps you shouldn't. (The Guardian) George Orwell's dystopian classic 1984 becomes a #1 bestseller, is due for reprint in light of "alternative facts" comments. (Flavorwire) ... Read More »

January 25, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Personnel Change: Joe Books

By Becky Robertson

Toronto independent publisher Joe Books has announced the following staffing changes, effective immediately: Former production and editorial assistant Steffie Davis has been promoted to associate editor. She will continue to work on comic and book ... Read More »

January 25, 2017

Daily Deals: Coach House to publish new Martha Baillie novel; Suzanne Methot’s Legacy to ECW; and more

By Becky Robertson

Coach House Books editorial director Alana Wilcox has acquired world rights (excluding France and Quebec) to a new novel by Giller Prize–nominated author Martha Baillie. If Clara, which looks at family, friendship, memory, and the ... Read More »

January 24, 2017

Book Links: Poet Mark Baumer killed on cross-U.S. walk; bookish signs at Women’s March

By Becky Robertson

Poet and activist Mark Baumer killed during cross-U.S. walk. (The Washington Post) The bookish side of last weekend's Women's March. (BookRiot) Hackers hold public library computer system hostage for Bitcoin. (Electric Literature) Simon & Schuster ... Read More »

January 24, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Trump budget proposes nixing National Endowment of the Arts

By Becky Robertson

Trump team aims to end National Endowments for the Arts and more. (HyperAllergic) The ways Washington booksellers supported the Women's March. (Publishers Weekly) Thomas the Tank Engine ebook app reaches more than 12,000 subscribers in ... Read More »

January 23, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

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Daily Deals: M&S acquires new poetry by Dionne Brand; foreign deals for Kyo Maclear, Susin Nielsen, and more

Alexandra Shimo and First Nations leaders launch non-profit to help youth on reserves

Book Links: Workshopping the bad writing of TV characters; why kant Trump read?

Daily Deals: S&S Canada to publish non-fiction by Catherine Porter; Iain Reid sells in China

Ivan Coyote and Robin Stevenson receive ALA honours

Book Links: Happy Robert Burns Day; “alternative facts” prompt 1984’s return to bestseller list

Personnel Change: Joe Books

Daily Deals: Coach House to publish new Martha Baillie novel; Suzanne Methot’s Legacy to ECW; and more

Book Links: Poet Mark Baumer killed on cross-U.S. walk; bookish signs at Women’s March

Book Links: Trump budget proposes nixing National Endowment of the Arts

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