by Conan Tobias

Literary event listings: July 17–23, 2017

TUESDAY, JULY 18 Angela Lopes: Toronto launch of Lopes’s debut book, Bridge Retakes. Featuring an author Q&A with Malcolm Sutton. Type Books, 883 Queen St. W., Toronto. 7 p.m. Free Art Bar Reading Series: With ... Read More »

July 17, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Book Making: Three academic authors give feedback into their book’s cover design

By Conan Tobias

In an ideal world, the design of a book cover achieves three things: it represents the work’s contents in a way that pleases the author; it contains commercial elements that satisfy the publisher; and it ... Read More »

July 13, 2017

Fundraising efforts for Montreal’s Librairie Astro still falling short

By Conan Tobias

Montreal’s Librairie Astro remains in danger of closing its doors, two months after it launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover its expenses. The store, located on St. Catherine Street the city’s downtown, has been ... Read More »

July 12, 2017

2017 Joe Shuster nominees announced

By Conan Tobias

Nominees for this year's Joe Shuster Awards, recognizing achievements in the field of Canadian comics, have been announced. Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire are nominated in the writing and art categories, respectively, for ... Read More »

July 10, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Literary event listings, July 10–16, 2017

By Conan Tobias

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Steve Paikin: Discussing his book on Bill Davis. Kagawong Farmers Market, 9 Henry St., Kagawong, Ont. 10 a.m. THURSDAY, JULY 13 Toronto Poetry Slam: A fundraiser concert featuring adhoc, Scott Goodwin, and ... Read More »

July 10, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Michel Rabagliati made a companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec

By Conan Tobias

Michel Rabagliati, the Montreal-based creator of the Paul series of comic albums, was one of 16 artists to recently receive the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec. Rabagliati’s semi-autobiographical stories have sold half ... Read More »

July 6, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Literary event listings, July 3–9, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, JULY 4 Art Bar Reading Series: With Emily Izsak, Stevie Howell, and Noah Wareness. Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto. 8 p.m. $5 artbar.org Send listings for any Canadian literary events to events@quillandquire.com. Please ... Read More »

July 4, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: June 26–July 2, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, JUNE 26 Mark Sampson and Rebecca Rosenblum: Husband and wife authors Mark Sampson and Rebecca Rosenblum reading from their new novels, The Slip and So Much Love. Tidewater Books, 13 Bridge St., Sackville, N.B. ... Read More »

June 26, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, June 19–25, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Taddle Creek: Taddle Creek launches its Canada-themed issue, with readings by Gwen Benaway and Lee Maracle, plus a short selection of little-seen Canadiana films, including Alfred Holden’s Expo 67 home movies. Free ... Read More »

June 19, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings: June 12–18, 2017

By Conan Tobias

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Book Summit 2017: The panel Publish Well and Prosper will explore the ways the book industry can do just that: be socially aware and thrive economically. A day of stimulating and practical ... Read More »

June 12, 2017 | Filed under: Events

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2017 Joe Shuster nominees announced

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Michel Rabagliati made a companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec

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