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Book Links: Amy Schumer’s contradictions; no new Harry Potter movie; literary translators use Google Translate‚ too

Canada: the country of manifestos. (Berfrois) Rumours of new Harry Potter movie are just rumours. (Huffington Post) Yes‚ even literary translators have to use Google Translate sometimes. (Publishers Weekly) Melbourne celebrates books on public transit ... Read More »

September 1, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: CBC Creative Non-fiction Prize longlist revealed; indie writers outselling Big Five–published authors; planning for Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday

By Becky Robertson

CBC announces the 2016 longlist for its Creative Non-fiction Prize. (CBC Books) Independent authors are outselling those published by the Big Five. (The Writer) Roald Dahl estate prepares for the 100th anniversary of his birth ... Read More »

August 31, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: The success of Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey; Shakespeare and Co. to publish illustrated history

By Becky Robertson

The runaway success of Torontonian Rupi Kaur's Milk and Honey. (Publishers Weekly) Renowned Parisian bookseller Shakespeare and Company to publish illustrated history for 65th anniversary. (The Bookseller) Emily Brontë may have had Asperger's. (The Guardian) ... Read More »

August 30, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: NYC subway commuters get free ebooks; Oxford Dictionaries pulls back on worst word; Pokemon Go for books

By Becky Robertson

New York subway launches free ebook program for commuters. (The New York Times) Is Kobo is considering audiobooks? (Good E-reader) Oxford Dictionaries ends search for least popular word over "severe misuse" of online survey. (The ... Read More »

August 29, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: The Luminaries is coming to BBC; Halifax poet laureate speaks out

By Sue Carter

BBC to adapt Eleanor Catton's award-sweeping novel, The Luminaries. (The Bookseller) The history of Cuban science fiction and its vision of the future. (The New Republic) Amazon to open 7,200-square-foot bookstore in Chicago. (Publishers Weekly) ... Read More »

August 26, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Trump spends $55,000 of campaign money buying his own book; finding the most hated English word; Rowling reveals artistic side

By Becky Robertson

Trump will not receive royalties on the more than $55,000 worth of his own book he bought with campaign donations. (Los Angeles Times) Trying to find the most hated word in the English language. (The ... Read More »

August 25, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Italy gives teens money for books; Joseph Boyden on the Hip; the no-talking book club

By Becky Robertson

Italian government to give teens €500 toward purchase of books and other cultural consumption. (Good e-Reader) If you ever wished you could buy Truman Capote's ashes, now's your chance. (Entertainment Weekly) Joseph Boyden on his love of ... Read More »

August 24, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Why Canada Post loves Amazon; publishing projects have raised $100MM on Kickstarter

By Becky Robertson

$100 million has gone toward publishing projects on Kickstarter since 2009. (Crowdfund Insider) Why Canada Post loves Amazon. (TeleRead) Watch the book trailer for Jon Klassen's We Found a Hat. (GalleyCat) When Papa met Wolverine: a ... Read More »

August 23, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Kobo wins agency ebook pricing appeal; women win big at Hugo Awards despite scandal

By Becky Robertson

Kobo wins appeal over agency ebook pricing. (The Digital Reader) Women win big at 2016 Hugo Awards despite continued voting scandal. (Good e-Reader) The Voynich Manuscript‚ unreadable by any living person‚ to be released by Spanish publisher. ... Read More »

August 22, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Rowling drops mic on track cycling omnium; why the short story is sexy

By Conan Tobias

Twin Peaks casts members to record audio book. (A.V. Club) Emoji expert Kyle McLachlan to rewrite Dune. (GalleyCat) J.K. Rowling drops mic on Olympic track cycling omnium. (The Huffington Post) Why the short story is ... Read More »

August 19, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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Book Links: Amy Schumer’s contradictions; no new Harry Potter movie; literary translators use Google Translate‚ too

Book Links: CBC Creative Non-fiction Prize longlist revealed; indie writers outselling Big Five–published authors; planning for Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday

Book Links: The success of Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey; Shakespeare and Co. to publish illustrated history

Book Links: NYC subway commuters get free ebooks; Oxford Dictionaries pulls back on worst word; Pokemon Go for books

Book Links: The Luminaries is coming to BBC; Halifax poet laureate speaks out

Book Links: Trump spends $55,000 of campaign money buying his own book; finding the most hated English word; Rowling reveals artistic side

Book Links: Italy gives teens money for books; Joseph Boyden on the Hip; the no-talking book club

Book Links: Why Canada Post loves Amazon; publishing projects have raised $100MM on Kickstarter

Book Links: Kobo wins agency ebook pricing appeal; women win big at Hugo Awards despite scandal

Book Links: Rowling drops mic on track cycling omnium; why the short story is sexy

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