by Scott MacDonald

Tales of two bookstores

Independent bookstores seem to be getting a lot of lovin' from the media this week, with two different stores receiving full-on profile treatment. First up is Halifax's Frog Hollow Books, profiled in The Globe and ... Read More »

May 2, 2008 | Filed under: Bookselling

Get yer free comics!!

By Scott MacDonald

In case you hadn't heard, tomorrow (May 3) is the seventh annual Free Comic Book Day, and comic book shops across the country will be handing out gratis goodies to all comers. Torontoist has a ... Read More »

May 2, 2008 | Filed under: Bookselling, Events

BookMooch making a killing

By Scott MacDonald

We've linked to stories about BookMooch “ a website that allows book lovers to swap books free of charge “ before, but here's a more in-depth look at the site and its creator, the young ... Read More »

April 22, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

Bookmarks: Globe looks at Business Book Awards; a history of Bond covers; pimping the Bible

By Scott MacDonald

Some book-related links: A history of Bond covers (International Herald Tribune) Neil Gaiman on an idiotic, censorious lawsuit (MTV.com) The future ... Read More »

April 22, 2008 | Filed under: Industry news

Mommy’s new rack

By Scott MacDonald

In the latest sign of the impending apocalypse, ABC News has posted a story about a new children's book called My Beautiful Mommy, written by the Florida-based plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer. The book is ... Read More »

April 18, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

Dull Canadian books make for dull Canadian movies

By Scott MacDonald

Former Toronto Star book critic Philip Marchand was transferred to the paper's film beat almost five months ago, and based on the preponderance of negative reviews he's written since then, one might assume he's eager ... Read More »

April 18, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

Talk books, knock boots

By Scott MacDonald

Over at The Tyee, Shannon Rupp has posted a lengthy response to a recent New York Times piece about bibliophiles judging potential mates by their reading material. Using a booklist to divine a man's character ... Read More »

April 11, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

The duelling Clancys

By Scott MacDonald

According to The Baltimore Sun, hometown hero Tom Clancy is heading to Maryland's highest court today to do battle with Wanda T. King “ formerly Wanda Clancy “ over rights to a series of books ... Read More »

April 4, 2008 | Filed under: Authors

HarperCollins U.S. to try new publishing model

By Scott MacDonald

In a move that should have people talking at the upcoming London Book Fair, HarperCollins U.S. has announced plans to launch a new-style publishing program. The man in charge is publishing veteran Robert S. Miller, ... Read More »

April 4, 2008 | Filed under: Industry news

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Tales of two bookstores

Get yer free comics!!

BookMooch making a killing

Bookmarks: Globe looks at Business Book Awards; a history of Bond covers; pimping the Bible

Mommy’s new rack

Dull Canadian books make for dull Canadian movies

Talk books, knock boots

More wardrobe problems for Rowling

The duelling Clancys

HarperCollins U.S. to try new publishing model

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