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Book Links: Lovecraft manuscript commissioned by Houdini discovered; C-words in the OED; making art from book refuse

Long-lost H.P. Lovecraft manuscript, commissioned by Harry Houdini, discovered in collection of magic memorabilia. (The Guardian) C-words makes their way into the OED. (Time) Moneyball for book publishers: tracking how we read. (The New York ... Read More »

March 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Update – adults still colouring; Mockingbird discounts to continue for schools; sadistic app fights writer’s block

By Becky Robertson

More on the big business of adult colouring books. (The Seattle Times) Amazon files patent for pay-by-selfie technology. (Teleread) U.S. schools will still get discount on To Kill A Mockingbird despite end of mass-market edition. ... Read More »

March 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Booker Prize–winning novelist Anita Brookner dies; Elena Ferrante’s alleged identity; Mr. Darcy’s shirt on display

By Becky Robertson

Anita Brookner, Man Booker Prize–winning author of 24 novels, has passed away. (BBC) There's a lot of kerfuffle surrounding Elena Ferrante's alleged identity. (Time) New York Public Library curates feminist book selections for Women's History ... Read More »

March 15, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Canada absent from list of top literate countries; mass-market edition of To Kill A Mockingbird killed; J.K. Rowling backlash

By Becky Robertson

Canada fails to make the cut for the world's 10 most literate countries. (Takepart) Harper Lee's estate ceases publication of the popular mass-market edition of To Kill A Mockingbird. (New Republic) Charlton Heston: famed actor, ... Read More »

March 14, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Notorious RBG’s memoir; writers on defining pop songs; retirees love e-reading

By Sue Carter

Marlon James, John Wray, George Saunders, and other writers on 25 songs that define contemporary culture. (The New York Times Magazine) Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is collaborating with biographers on new memoir. (The ... Read More »

March 11, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Rumours of George R.R. Martin’s death have been exaggerated; Man Booker longlist announced; Obama writes Peanuts intro

By Becky Robertson

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin was not the fifth Beatle, has not died. Also has not finished next book. (Flavorwire) 2016 Man Booker International Prize longlist announced. (The Telegraph) Supreme Court denies Apple's ... Read More »

March 10, 2016 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

Book Links: Murdoch thought Beatles were poets; get ready to meet the real Peter Rabbit; do MFAs lead to better books?

By Becky Robertson

Iris Murdoch thought the Beatles should have been poets laureate. (The Independent) Short-story collection smuggled out of North Korea to be published in English in 2017. (Melville House) Peter Rabbit play will explore the dark ... Read More »

March 9, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

International Women’s Day Book Links: Baileys Women’s Prize longlist announced; women writers from every continent; 12 must-read Canadian novels by women

By Becky Robertson

Kate Atkinson, Anne Enright among authors longlisted for 2016 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. (The Bookseller) Readers choose their favourite books by women. (The Guardian) A roundup of women writers from each continent. (Book Riot) ... Read More »

March 8, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: retirees leading the e-reading revolution; Mark Twain’s copyright battle from beyond the grave; Harper Lee’s will sealed from public

By Becky Robertson

Half of Kobo customers are over 55 or retired, says CEO Michael Tamblyn. (Good e-Reader) YA and middle-grade books are longer than ever. Thanks, Harry Potter. (ios9) Harper Lee's will sealed from the public. (The ... Read More »

March 7, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Wayne Gretzky to write book for NHL’s 99th anniversary; J.K. Rowling explodes the Internet (again); two words: horse library

By Becky Robertson

Wayne Gretzky to pen hockey memoir for NHL's 99th anniversary. (CBC Books) Librarians accuse U.K. culture minister of citing false figures about state of libraries. (The Guardian) J.K. Rowling reveals Fantastic Beasts and Where to ... Read More »

March 3, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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Book Links: Lovecraft manuscript commissioned by Houdini discovered; C-words in the OED; making art from book refuse

Book Links: Update – adults still colouring; Mockingbird discounts to continue for schools; sadistic app fights writer’s block

Book Links: Booker Prize–winning novelist Anita Brookner dies; Elena Ferrante’s alleged identity; Mr. Darcy’s shirt on display

Book Links: Canada absent from list of top literate countries; mass-market edition of To Kill A Mockingbird killed; J.K. Rowling backlash

Book Links: Notorious RBG’s memoir; writers on defining pop songs; retirees love e-reading

Book Links: Rumours of George R.R. Martin’s death have been exaggerated; Man Booker longlist announced; Obama writes Peanuts intro

Book Links: Murdoch thought Beatles were poets; get ready to meet the real Peter Rabbit; do MFAs lead to better books?

International Women’s Day Book Links: Baileys Women’s Prize longlist announced; women writers from every continent; 12 must-read Canadian novels by women

Book Links: retirees leading the e-reading revolution; Mark Twain’s copyright battle from beyond the grave; Harper Lee’s will sealed from public

Book Links: Wayne Gretzky to write book for NHL’s 99th anniversary; J.K. Rowling explodes the Internet (again); two words: horse library

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