by Stuart Woods

Crozier, Ellis co-winners of B.C. Lt. Governor’s Award

Poet Lorna Crozier and kidlit author and advocate Sarah Ellis are co-winners of the 10th annual Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. Crozier, a past winner of the Pat Lowther Award and Governor General's Literary Award, ... Read More »

April 11, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Griffin shortlist features newcomers Pollock, Williams

By Stuart Woods

In a year that boasted collections from A.F. Moritz, Don McKay, and Roo Borson, the jury for this year's Griffin Poetry Prize (which covers books published in 2012) has opted to put the spotlight on ... Read More »

April 9, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

In memoriam: Susan Lawrence

By Stuart Woods

It is with sadness that Q&Q notes the passing of a cherished colleague. Susan Lawrence, who edited Q&Q's Books for Young People section for 12 years beginning in 1996, died on Monday after a battle ... Read More »

March 28, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

The late Chinua Achebe remembered as giant of international literature

By Stuart Woods

Nigerian novelist, essayist, and teacher Chinua Achebe, author of Things Fall Apart, has died at the age of 82. Achebe reportedly died at a Boston hospital following a brief illness. A statement from his family ... Read More »

March 22, 2013 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Heather Robertson wins inaugural Speaker’s Book Award

By Stuart Woods

Journalist and author Heather Robertson has won the inaugural Speaker's Book Award, which recognizes books by Ontario authors that reflect "the diverse culture and rich history of the province and of its residents." Both fiction ... Read More »

March 21, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

New Society reacquired by former owners

By Stuart Woods

The dismantling of D&M Publishers is now complete, with official confirmation that New Society Publishers has found new ownership under some familiar names. As Q&Q reported last week, former New Society co-owners Judith and Chris ... Read More »

February 8, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Court documents reveal D&M sale in the works

By Stuart Woods

The Canadian book world was cheered by the news, announced late Thursday, that Greystone Books has found new life under the ownership of Rodger Touchie's Heritage House Publishing. But that's not the only news affecting ... Read More »

February 1, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Spring preview 2013: Canadian non-fiction, part one

By Stuart Woods

Rumours to the contrary notwithstanding, publishing is alive and well moving into spring. In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the spring's biggest books. Memoir & Biography Readers of Laurie Lewis's previous ... Read More »

January 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

PEI mourns loss of bookseller Rodney Jones

By Stuart Woods

The Atlantic Canada literary community is mourning the loss of bookseller Rodney Jones, who died suddenly of heart failure on Monday at the age of 66. Rodney was the owner of a pair of East ... Read More »

January 11, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

Taylor shortlist reflects global outlook

By Stuart Woods

In announcing this morning's finalists for the 2013 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-fiction, juror and past winner Richard Gwyn praised this year's submissions for having an international scope. Calling the trend "an enormous step ... Read More »

January 9, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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Crozier, Ellis co-winners of B.C. Lt. Governor’s Award

Griffin shortlist features newcomers Pollock, Williams

In memoriam: Susan Lawrence

The late Chinua Achebe remembered as giant of international literature

Heather Robertson wins inaugural Speaker’s Book Award

New Society reacquired by former owners

Court documents reveal D&M sale in the works

Spring preview 2013: Canadian non-fiction, part one

PEI mourns loss of bookseller Rodney Jones

Taylor shortlist reflects global outlook

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