Literature is full of secret doorways, but it's a rare thing for a bookstore to actually find a hidden entrance behind one of its shelves. That's exactly what happened two months ago at Words Worth ... Read More »
April 27, 2020
From online discounts to virtual author tours, indie publishers have been inventive getting their books into readers' hands. It's a daunting task, especially for smaller presses. Brad Morden, publisher at Write Bloody North – the ... Read More »
April 27, 2020
Just after Easter weekend last year, Saskatchewan writer Jason Heit learned that Regina-based publisher Coteau Books was interested in his debut book, Kaidenberg’s Best Sons, a series of linked stories that follows a group of ... Read More »
April 27, 2020
On World Book Day, the Association of Canadian Publishers, Access Copyright, and The Writers' Union of Canada are among the international organizations calling for governments to adopt economic stimulus packages that will help sustain the ... Read More »
April 23, 2020
The shortlist for the 2019/2020 Donner Prize, which honours the best public policy book by a Canadian, was announced on April 15. This year's shortlisted titles were chosen from 74 submissions. The winner, who will be ... Read More »
April 23, 2020
Indigenous book and gift store Strong Nations is shutting down its physical location in Nanaimo, B.C., but will continue to sell online. Founded in 2010 by Terri Mack and Ken Mack, Strong Nations – considered ... Read More »
April 23, 2020
Although the coronavirus crisis has already forced the cancellation of several major international publishing events, the Frankfurt Book Fair is still expected to go ahead in October. In a statement, Frankfurt president Juergen Boos says it ... Read More »
April 22, 2020
Access Copyright is collaborating with voicEd Radio, an internet radio station dedicated to public education, on a podcast series, “I Value Canadian Stories,” dedicated to children's and YA writing. The series features conversations with teachers and ... Read More »
April 20, 2020
Each month, Canadian library staff vote for their most-anticipated upcoming books via Loan Stars, a joint readers’ advisory program run by BookNet Canada and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council. Ridgerunner, Gil Adamson (House of Anansi ... Read More »
April 20, 2020
Here's a trend that will hopefully carry on once the pandemic curve has flattened: Canadians are picking up more books and filling more hours reading while in isolation. According to a new Angus Reid poll ... Read More »
April 16, 2020
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