Quill and Quire

by Q&Q Staff

Deals: April 10, 2008

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HarperCollins Canada editorial director Jennifer Lambert has signed National Post gossip columnist Shinan Govani to write his first novel. According to HarperCollins, Bold Face Names (a tentative title) will be a satirical roman-à-clef  about a ... Read More »

April 9, 2008

Griffin shortlists announced

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Two small-press titles and another from a U.S. academic press are vying for the $50,000 Griffin Poetry Prize in the Canadian category. Award founder and sponsor Scott Griffin, alongside trustee David Young, announced the Canadian ... Read More »

April 8, 2008

Chris Bucci out at M&S

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McClelland & Stewart’s senior non-fiction editor, Chris Bucci, has been let go after nearly four years with the company. Bucci left the company last Wednesday. M&S president and publisher Doug Pepper calls the decision “just ... Read More »

April 7, 2008

Libris shortlists released

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The Canadian Booksellers Association has released the shortlists for this year's Libris Awards, which are based on votes from member booksellers. The winners will be announced during BookExpo Canada, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre ... Read More »

April 7, 2008