Quill and Quire

by Q&Q Staff

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Veteran library sales rep Gabriele Schreiber died suddenly on Feb. 14. Schreiber had worked for Random House of Canada for about 20 years, and since 2005 had worked at the library wholesaler S&B Books. Schreiber ... Read More »

March 5, 2008

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The noted Canadian journalist and occasional children’s book author Val Ross, who died last weekend after a four-month battle with brain cancer, was hard at work on her first book for adults – an oral ... Read More »

March 5, 2008

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Harlequin Enterprises is expanding into the Indian market with a new subsidiary operation. Based in Mumbai, Harlequin Mills & Boon (India) will release about 10 titles per month into the country’s market. Andrew Go, director ... Read More »

March 5, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

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International Readings at Harbourfront is considering a future schedule change for its children’s fest, after this year’s edition was rocked by snowstorms. Becky Toyne, IRAH’s communications co-ordinator, says attendance at last week’s ALOUD! Kids Literary ... Read More »

March 5, 2008

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Corporate philanthropy can be a tricky tightrope walk – just ask Heather Reisman. Last September, Indigo’s “chief booklover” was lauded in the press for convincing Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty to promise a massive $120-million one-time ... Read More »

March 5, 2008

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Late last year, McClelland & Stewart sent around advance galleys of The Calling, a suspense novel by “Inger Wolfe.” In an accompanying note, the book’s editor, Dinah Forbes, wrote, “Adding to the buzz we think ... Read More »

March 5, 2008