by Shannon Webb-Campbell

Esi Edugyan and Patrick deWitt nominated for Walter Scott Prize

Esi Edugyan and Patrick deWitt will go head-to-head once again, this time for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction, a U.K. literary award established in 2010. Last year, the duo dominated the Canadian award ... Read More »

April 4, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: Unicorn cookbook found at British Library, portraits of Canadian poets, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Medieval unicorn cookbook discovered at the British Library Shelly Grimson exhibits portraits of 16 Canadian poets Why are books with titles ... Read More »

April 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Bestsellers list: poetry

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

From Tupac Shakur to Don McKay, this week's bestsellers list honours National Poetry Month. For the two weeks ending March 25: 1. The Iliad, Homer; Stephen Mitchell, trans. (Simon & Schuster Canada, $35 cl, 9781439163375) ... Read More »

April 2, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Book links roundup: New generation of Canadian poets, gender and literary fiction, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

The 49th Shelf spotlights a new generation of Canadian poets The New York Times examines the rules of literary fiction for men versus women Publishers Weekly explores concerns about the future of Canadian independent bookselling 10 best practical ... Read More »

April 2, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Canadian literary roundup: March 30-April 5

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Here are just a few events happening across the country this week: Munyonzwe Hamalengwa launches The Politics of Judicial Diversity and Transformation, A Different Booklist, Toronto (March 30, 7 p.m., free) International Children's Book Day ... Read More »

March 30, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Slideshow: Symposium of Letterpress Printers

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

On March 28, a crowd of more than 70 letterpress and literary enthusiasts gathered at University of Toronto's Massey College for "Get the Lead Out: a Symposium of Letterpress Printers." Moderated by typographer Rod McDonald, ... Read More »

March 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: Toronto Public Library reaches tentative deal, Charlie Kaufman’s book deal, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Toronto Public Library workers reach tentative deal with the city Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman signs book deal with Grand Central Publishing Bronze statue of the Lorax stolen from Dr. Seuss's San Diego estate It's the last run ... Read More »

March 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book links, Libraries

Book links roundup: David Foster Wallace’s unpublished scene, Christopher Hitchens up for Orwell Prize, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Unpublished new scene from David Foster Wallace's The Pale King Christopher Hitchens makes Orwell Prize longlist Writer Kelly Roman and artist Michael DeWeese draw blood for launch of their graphic novel The Art of War ... Read More »

March 28, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Book links roundup: Daniel Karasick wins CBC short story contest, Invisible Publishing prevails, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Daniel Karasik wins CBC short story prize, which includes $6,000, publication in enRoute magazine, and a two-week residency at the Banff Centre Invisible Publishing keeps on truckin' Prisons, cruise ships, safaris, scientific research stations, and ... Read More »

March 26, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Kris Demeanor named Calgary’s inaugural poet laureate

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

(Photo: Adina Currie) Kris Demeanor has been named Calgary's first poet laureate. The singer-songwriter and spoken word artist accepted the newly minted position at Calgary's City Hall earlier today. In a press release, Demeanor says, ... Read More »

March 19, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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Esi Edugyan and Patrick deWitt nominated for Walter Scott Prize

Book links roundup: Unicorn cookbook found at British Library, portraits of Canadian poets, and more

Bestsellers list: poetry

Book links roundup: New generation of Canadian poets, gender and literary fiction, and more

Canadian literary roundup: March 30-April 5

Slideshow: Symposium of Letterpress Printers

Book links roundup: Toronto Public Library reaches tentative deal, Charlie Kaufman’s book deal, and more

Book links roundup: David Foster Wallace’s unpublished scene, Christopher Hitchens up for Orwell Prize, and more

Book links roundup: Daniel Karasick wins CBC short story contest, Invisible Publishing prevails, and more

Kris Demeanor named Calgary’s inaugural poet laureate

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