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Book Links: Bob Dylan won’t perform Nobel banquet‚ but Patti Smith will; Abrams pulls Bad Little Children’s books

Bob Dylan delivers Nobel speech to be read on his behalf; Patti Smith to perform tribute at banquet. (The New York Times) Abrams pulls satirical Bad Little Children's books after backlash. (Entertainment Weekly) EU's book ... Read More »

December 6, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: U.S. Internet Archive to make duplicate in Canada for fear of Trump; Paula Hawkins confirms Girl on the Train follow-up

By Becky Robertson

U.S. Internet Archive of books and other media to have multi-million-dollar duplicate in Canada. (Melville House) More about Paula Hawkins's forthcoming new novel. (Huffington Post) Nobel laureate Bob Dylan skips winner meet-and-greet hosted by President ... Read More »

December 1, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Getting in on Hunter S. Thompson’s personal drug stash; what it takes to open a bookstore

By Becky Robertson

Hunter S. Thompson's widow wants his fans to smoke his brand of marijuana. (The Guardian) The American Press releases journalistic guidelines for talking about white supremi... umm‚ the "alt-right". (AP) PEN America speaks out against ... Read More »

November 30, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Louisa May Alcott gets Google Doodle; Oxford Literary Festival to start paying authors

By Becky Robertson

Little Women author Louisa May Alcott honoured with Google Doodle for her 184th birthday. (Google) Barnes & Noble opens first store with revamped design. (Melville House) Oxford Literary Festival to begin paying authors, following protests. (The ... Read More »

November 29, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: New Angel Catbird cover; Fidel Castro‚ reader and friend of authors

By Becky Robertson

Cover revealed for new installment of Margaret Atwood's graphic novel series‚ Angel Catbird. (GalleyCat) Fidel Castro: avid reader‚ friend of famous authors. (Literary Hub) Wattpad to produce original content for TV. (Wattpad) Adding to list ... Read More »

November 28, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Canadian authors make NYT year-end lists; new H.G. Wells

By Becky Robertson

Madeleine Thien and David Szalay book land on New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2016 list. (The New York Times) Carson Ellis and Jon Klassen find spots on the Time's Notable Children's Books of 2016 list. (The New York ... Read More »

November 24, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Booksellers and publishers plan for upcoming Trump months; don’t mess with One Hundred Years of Solitude

By Becky Robertson

Bruce Springsteen will narrate the audiobook edition of his memoir Born to Run. (GalleyCat) Booksellers plan for Trump inauguration protests (Melville House) while publishers scramble to find more Trump-insider titles. (The New York Times) Colombian ... Read More »

November 23, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Rare version of first-ever audiobook redisovered in Canada; Rachel McAdams narrates Anne of Green Gables

By Becky Robertson

Unique four-LP edition of the first audiobook ever made has resurfaced in Canada. (The Guardian) Hear Canadian actress Rachel McAdams narrate the new audiobook edition of Anne of Green Gables. (BookRiot) Barnes & Noble hires ... Read More »

November 22, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Will Dylan deliver his Nobel speech in song?; Potter fans feeling fatigued

By Becky Robertson

Bob Dylan may deliver his Nobel lecture during a concert in Sweden. (Entertainment Weekly) Chinese firm launches public transit book-sharing campaign inspired by Emma Watson; social media users incensed. (BBC) David Lagercrantz signs on to ... Read More »

November 21, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Parliament is debating the word “fart”; National Book Award winners announced

By Conan Tobias

Canadian Parliament is debating the word "fart." (Mental Floss) Not to be overshadowed by Oxford, Collins has 10 words of the year. (The Independent) National Book Award winners for 2016 announced. (Electric Lit) Leonard Cohen died ... Read More »

November 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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Book Links: Bob Dylan won’t perform Nobel banquet‚ but Patti Smith will; Abrams pulls Bad Little Children’s books

Book Links: U.S. Internet Archive to make duplicate in Canada for fear of Trump; Paula Hawkins confirms Girl on the Train follow-up

Book Links: Getting in on Hunter S. Thompson’s personal drug stash; what it takes to open a bookstore

Book Links: Louisa May Alcott gets Google Doodle; Oxford Literary Festival to start paying authors

Book Links: New Angel Catbird cover; Fidel Castro‚ reader and friend of authors

Book Links: Canadian authors make NYT year-end lists; new H.G. Wells

Book Links: Booksellers and publishers plan for upcoming Trump months; don’t mess with One Hundred Years of Solitude

Book Links: Rare version of first-ever audiobook redisovered in Canada; Rachel McAdams narrates Anne of Green Gables

Book Links: Will Dylan deliver his Nobel speech in song?; Potter fans feeling fatigued

Book Links: Parliament is debating the word “fart”; National Book Award winners announced

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