by Emma Renda

Association of American Publishers calls for tighter copyright controls in Canada

In a statement released today, the Association of American Publishers is singling out Canadian copyright law for greater scrutiny. Drawing attention to 2012's Copyright Modernization Act, the AAP is expressing particular concern about the lack ... Read More »

February 10, 2014 | Filed under: Bookselling

Anne Carson shortlisted for new international Folio Prize

By Emma Renda

Canadian poet Anne Carson is among the nominees for the inaugural Folio Prize honouring the best English-language books published in Britain. Carson's long-form poem Red Doc> made the shortlist of eight finalists "” including five ... Read More »

February 10, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

DreamWorks launches children’s imprint, Gelber shortlist lacks Canadian nominees, and more

By Emma Renda

DreamWorks Animation introduces children's books imprint Lionel Gelber Prize shortlist announced with no Canadian titles making the cut American authors dominate international Folio ... Read More »

February 10, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

The Giving Tree gets ebook release

By Emma Renda

Shel Silverstein is about to be published digitally for the first time. On Feb. 18, HarperCollins will release an ebook version of The Giving Tree, an iconic title by the late children's author who forbid publication ... Read More »

February 7, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Digital publishing and technology

Eleanor Catton on literary elitism, pondering the future of the Nook, and more

By Emma Renda

Eleanor Catton responds to claim of elitist vocabulary With Sony out of ebook business, what's next for Nook? First Arab ebookstore launches Charles Dickens statue to be unveiled in hometown despite the author's last wishes Phillip ... Read More »

February 7, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Harlequin author upset over Toronto Public Library’s anti-Valentine’s Day event

By Emma Renda

The Toronto Public Library was called out by the website Jezebel this morning for an anti-Valentine's Day event that originally advertised vandalizing romance novel covers. The Anti-Valentine's Day Anti-Party invites teens tired of the holiday to ... Read More »

February 6, 2014 | Filed under: Libraries

Atwood signs open letter to Putin demanding freedom of speech, Vancouver art-book store closes, and more

By Emma Renda

Atwood, Rushdie, Franzen among signatories of PEN International letter to Putin Vancouver art-book store closes after 24 years on Broadway Non-profit ... Read More »

February 6, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Celebrities stars in book trailers, 100 years of William S. Burroughs, and more

By Emma Renda

Gary Shteyngart, B.J. Novak recruit celebrities for book trailers Celebrating William S. Burroughs' centenary China's small bookstores call for ... Read More »

February 5, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

By Emma Renda

The Writers' Trust of Canada has released the shortlist for the 14th Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Former Globe and Mail foreign correspondent Graeme Smith is up for yet another honour. His memoir, The ... Read More »

February 4, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

The Luminaries to be adapted for TV

By Emma Renda

Eleanor Catton's Man Booker Prize winning novel, The Luminaries (McClelland & Stewart), may soon be coming to television. According to New Zealand's Sunday Star-Times, Catton has signed a contract to have her 848-page murder mystery adapted into ... Read More »

February 4, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

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Association of American Publishers calls for tighter copyright controls in Canada

Anne Carson shortlisted for new international Folio Prize

DreamWorks launches children’s imprint, Gelber shortlist lacks Canadian nominees, and more

The Giving Tree gets ebook release

Eleanor Catton on literary elitism, pondering the future of the Nook, and more

Harlequin author upset over Toronto Public Library’s anti-Valentine’s Day event

Atwood signs open letter to Putin demanding freedom of speech, Vancouver art-book store closes, and more

Celebrities stars in book trailers, 100 years of William S. Burroughs, and more

Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing shortlist announced

The Luminaries to be adapted for TV

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