by Stuart Woods

Event photos: Rod McQueen launches BlackBerry in Toronto

Last night, journalist Rod McQueen celebrated the launch of his latest book at Books for Business in downtown Toronto. The book, entitled BlackBerry: The Inside Story of Research In Motion (Key Porter Books), is about ... Read More »

March 3, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Breaking news: Amazon to have an expanded Canadian presence?

By Stuart Woods

The U.K. trade magazine The Bookseller is reporting that Amazon is seeking permission to expand its business interests in Canada by setting up a physical base in the country. At present, Amazon's Canadian presence is ... Read More »

March 3, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Michaels, Moore, and Crummey nominated for Commonwealth Writers’ Prize

By Stuart Woods

The regional shortlists for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize have been released. Canadian authors swept the nominations for best book in the Caribbean and Canadian section, with half of the titles in that category being first ... Read More »

February 18, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Faber & Faber to open Toronto writing school this fall

By Stuart Woods

According to a report by The Globe and Mail's London-based columnist Leah McLaren, the independent British publishing house Faber & Faber is planning to launch a writing school in Toronto this fall. Set to open ... Read More »

February 17, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Paul Quarrington, 1953“2010

By Stuart Woods

Paul Quarrington has died. According to a post on his website [Note: This link is no longer active], the author and musician died at his home in Toronto early this morning: Paul Quarrington's brave battle ... Read More »

January 21, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Canada Periodical Fund guidelines unveiled, with no exception for litmags

By Stuart Woods

The application guidelines for the Canada Periodical Fund were released late yesterday, and it looks as if no exception is being made for small literary magazines. The new fund, unveiled last February to replace the ... Read More »

January 20, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

In the works: a sequel to Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean

By Stuart Woods

The follow-up to Annabel Lyon's Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize“winning novel The Golden Mean will be another novel set in ancient Greece. According to a press release sent out by Lyon's agent, Denise Bukowski, The ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Cormorant Books to launch poetry line in 2011

By Stuart Woods

Cormorant Books is set to launch a new poetry line, according to a press release sent out earlier today. Beginning in spring 2011, the Toronto-based publisher will release four poetry titles per year. The new ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daniel O’Thunder to kick off National Post’s online book club

By Stuart Woods

Earlier today, the folks at the National Post's books blog unveiled the inaugural selection for their newly launched virtual book club, known as The Afterword Reading Society. The chosen work is first-time B.C. novelist Ian ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Kobo spins off from Indigo, partners with Borders

By Stuart Woods

When Shortcovers announced earlier today that it has re-branded itself as Kobo, it was clear some big changes were afoot at the company, which was founded just 10 months ago by Indigo Books & Music. ... Read More »

December 15, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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Event photos: Rod McQueen launches BlackBerry in Toronto

Breaking news: Amazon to have an expanded Canadian presence?

Michaels, Moore, and Crummey nominated for Commonwealth Writers’ Prize

Faber & Faber to open Toronto writing school this fall

Paul Quarrington, 1953“2010

Canada Periodical Fund guidelines unveiled, with no exception for litmags

In the works: a sequel to Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean

Cormorant Books to launch poetry line in 2011

Daniel O’Thunder to kick off National Post’s online book club

Kobo spins off from Indigo, partners with Borders

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