by Becky Robertson

Book Links: Getting in on Hunter S. Thompson’s personal drug stash; what it takes to open a bookstore

Hunter S. Thompson's widow wants his fans to smoke his brand of marijuana. (The Guardian) The American Press releases journalistic guidelines for talking about white supremi... umm‚ the "alt-right". (AP) PEN America speaks out against ... Read More »

November 30, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Louisa May Alcott gets Google Doodle; Oxford Literary Festival to start paying authors

By Becky Robertson

Little Women author Louisa May Alcott honoured with Google Doodle for her 184th birthday. (Google) Barnes & Noble opens first store with revamped design. (Melville House) Oxford Literary Festival to begin paying authors, following protests. (The ... Read More »

November 29, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Photos: Writers’ Trust gala

By Becky Robertson

The Canadian publishing community gathered in Toronto on the evening of Nov. 23 for the annual Writers' Trust of Canada fundraiser gala. During the event‚ Toronto-based author Miriam Toews was named the second recipient of the trust's ... Read More »

November 28, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Daily Deals: Damian Rogers memoir to Knopf, foreign deal for Vikki Vansickle & Cale Atkinson, and more

By Becky Robertson

Knopf Canada publishing director Lynn Henry has acquired world rights to a forthcoming memoir from Toronto poet Damian Rogers. In An Alphabet for Joanna, the author layers her mother’s mental illness with poignant memories of ... Read More »

November 28, 2016

Book Links: New Angel Catbird cover; Fidel Castro‚ reader and friend of authors

By Becky Robertson

Cover revealed for new installment of Margaret Atwood's graphic novel series‚ Angel Catbird. (GalleyCat) Fidel Castro: avid reader‚ friend of famous authors. (Literary Hub) Wattpad to produce original content for TV. (Wattpad) Adding to list ... Read More »

November 28, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

ChiZine Publications expands Imaginarium anthology

By Becky Robertson

ChiZine Publications, the Peterborough-based science-fiction/fantasy publisher, has announced some changes to its Imaginarium anthology‚ an annual collection of the press's best short-fiction and poetry. ChiZine is expanding the collection's length to include more work‚ beginning ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Book culture

Awards: Miriam Toews receives Writers’ Trust Fellowship

By Becky Robertson

Manitoba–born novelist Miriam Toews was awarded the second Writers' Trust of Canada $50,000 fellowship on Nov. 23. The fellowship aims to provide Canadian authors found to have "exceptional creative ability and outstanding promise" with the ability ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Brampton Library names One Book program shortlist

By Becky Robertson

The Brampton‚ Ontario, public library has announced the shortlist for its One Book Brampton honour‚ a celebration of reading that recognizes one Canadian title, voted on by the public from a list selected by local ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Awards, Libraries

Book Links: Canadian authors make NYT year-end lists; new H.G. Wells

By Becky Robertson

Madeleine Thien and David Szalay book land on New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2016 list. (The New York Times) Carson Ellis and Jon Klassen find spots on the Time's Notable Children's Books of 2016 list. (The New York ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Anne of Green Gables TV movie wins $25‚000 Shaw Rocket Prize

By Becky Robertson

The new TV movie adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables‚ produced by Toronto company Breakthrough Entertainment‚ has been awarded a Shaw Rocket Prize‚ which recognizes three exceptional Canadian television programs for young viewers ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

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Book Links: Getting in on Hunter S. Thompson’s personal drug stash; what it takes to open a bookstore

Book Links: Louisa May Alcott gets Google Doodle; Oxford Literary Festival to start paying authors

Photos: Writers’ Trust gala

Daily Deals: Damian Rogers memoir to Knopf, foreign deal for Vikki Vansickle & Cale Atkinson, and more

Book Links: New Angel Catbird cover; Fidel Castro‚ reader and friend of authors

ChiZine Publications expands Imaginarium anthology

Awards: Miriam Toews receives Writers’ Trust Fellowship

Brampton Library names One Book program shortlist

Book Links: Canadian authors make NYT year-end lists; new H.G. Wells

Anne of Green Gables TV movie wins $25‚000 Shaw Rocket Prize

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