In a surprise move that could spell a shakeup of book distribution in Canada, Raincoast Books has acquired the Canadian division of Publishers Group West. The purchase is a side deal between Raincoast and Advanced ... Read More »

An administrative error has The Writers’ Union of Canada calling for a second round of submissions for the $5,000 Emerging Toronto Writer Award. “There were ineligible submissions that were not caught and were sent to ... Read More »

It’s better known for bottling than books, but Coca-Cola has become an unlikely benefactor of libraries by sponsoring expanded preschool reading circles at eight public libraries across Canada.The move is part of a three-year, $1-million ... Read More »

The threat of legal action has prompted H.B. Fenn & Company to withdraw a recent title on Alberta’s wrestling Hart family. Late last week Fenn issued a notice requesting that booksellers pull Under the Mat: ... Read More »

Reed Exhibition Companies is looking for speakers for this year’s BookExpo Canada trade show and convention. The original call for presentation papers went out in November, but show manager Jennifer Sickinger says Reed will still ... Read More »

Rosslyn Junke has left her vice-president of marketing and publicity position at HarperCollins Canada to take up full-time motherhood. President David Kent says that more than one person will likely fill Junke’s position. “We’re in ... Read More »

The books section of The National Post is in flux again after the resignation of editor Jessica Johnson.Johnson, who was named books editor last September, gave notice last month. Post editor-in-chief Ken Whyte did not ... Read More »

As the ownership of 23 Indigo-owned stores reverts to the chain after a failed divestment attempt, publishers begin the year bracing for further store closures and heavy returns.Indigo CEO Heather Reisman told media that up ... Read More »

Random House of Canada has laid off several support staff in their order entry, IT, and warehouse operations. Vice-president of marketing and publicity Kelly Duffin would not comment on the number of people let go, ... Read More »