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Greek posties beat dead people and huge ships

Proving (as if more proof were needed) that the proliferation of literary prizes is completely out of control, a book called Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers -- which is sure to rocket up ... Read More »

September 8, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

Random House blacklisted for The Jewel of Medina

By Stuart Woods

The controversy surrounding Sherry Jones's novel The Jewel of Medina “ which Random House U.S. decided to pull earlier this month, citing fears of terroristic violence “ continues to grow. Two weeks ago, none other ... Read More »

August 29, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

Man Booker 2008 longlist

By Nathan Whitlock

The Man Booker Prize has released its longlist for 2008: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry From A to X by ... Read More »

July 29, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

2008 Libris Awards spread the wealth

By Q&Q Staff

Booksellers must have been in a share-the-wealth mood when they voted on this year's Libris Awards, as all three nominees for Author of the Year went home with a prize. It was Lawrence Hill who ... Read More »

June 15, 2008 | Filed under: Awards, Industry news

Event photos: The Libris Awards

By Q&Q Staff

The Libris Awards for this year were handed out on Sunday evening. The Canadian Booksellers Association event was, like last year, hosted by CBC personality Bill Richardson. Our full report on the winners will be ... Read More »

June 15, 2008 | Filed under: Awards, Events

And the Libris winners might be….

By Q&Q Staff

This year's Libris Awards, run by the Canadian Booksellers Association, will be given out on Sunday evening, immediately following the closing of the BookExpo Canada trade show for the day. So herewith is the latest ... Read More »

June 12, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

Event photos: The Trillium Award shortlist reading and reception

By Nathan Whitlock

All of the authors shortlisted for this year's Trillium Book Awards read and were feted at an event held on June 11 in the Brigantine Room at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. Poet Margaret Christakos with Dennis ... Read More »

June 12, 2008 | Filed under: Awards, Events

How to improve lit awards

By Jacob Sheen

From a piece in the North Shore News by Friend of Q&Q Caroline Skelton: If only literary awards could be more like the Grammys. The organizers of that famed event don't seem to give a ... Read More »

April 29, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

Event photos: BC Book Prizes soiree

By Nathan Whitlock

The nominees for this year's BC Book Prizes were feted at a shindig held April 19 in Vancouver. The winners will be named at the prize gala on Saturday, April 26. (Photos courtesy of kc ... Read More »

April 22, 2008 | Filed under: Awards, Events

Quill and Quire

Greek posties beat dead people and huge ships

Random House blacklisted for The Jewel of Medina

Man Booker 2008 longlist

2008 Libris Awards spread the wealth

Event photos: The Libris Awards

And the Libris winners might be….

Event photos: The Trillium Award shortlist reading and reception

How to improve lit awards

Event photos: BC Book Prizes soiree

More wardrobe problems for Rowling

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