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Book Links: $70-million Kobo writedown; book clubs may help you live longer; what’s keeping Stephen King up at night?

Rakuten annual report shows $70-million Kobo writedown and massive over-payment for OverDrive. (The Digital Reader) Thom York handwritten lyrics found in copy of Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience, to be auctioned for charity. ... Read More »

February 17, 2016 | Filed under: Book links, Book news

Book Links: Lost Tolkien poems found; L.M. Montgomery Reader wins PROSE Award; China tightens online laws

By Becky Robertson

Benjamin Lefebvre's The L.M. Montgomery Reader wins 2016 PROSE Award for Literature. (L.M. Montgomery Online) Little-seen J.R.R. Tolkien poems uncovered in 1936 school magazine. (The Guardian) Shadowhunters author Cassandra Clare sued for copyright infringement. ... Read More »

February 16, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Valentine’s Day edition

By Becky Robertson

Most romantic lines in literature and film, according to Drama channel poll. (The Telegraph) The five stage of learning your significant other isn't as much of a book nerd as you. (LitReactor) The art of ... Read More »

February 12, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Authors request review of Google Books; N.Y. high school illegally selling books to kids

By Becky Robertson

Margaret Atwood among authors requesting legal review of Google's digitized library. (The Guardian) Aaron Sorkin is adapting To Kill a Mockingbird for Broadway. (Variety) Iggy Pop and Alva Noto release spoken-word tribute album to ... Read More »

February 10, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Scott Chantler, Canada’s first cartoonist-in-residence; Tamakis’ This One Summer banned from Florida schools; Google toys with unprintable books

By Becky Robertson

Scott Chantler named Canada's first university cartoonist-in-residence. (Maclean's) Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki's This One Summer pulled from high schools in Florida for "strong language and sexual content." (CBC Books) John Hopkins University study shows ... Read More »

February 9, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Everything you know about Dracula’s origin is wrong; au revoir, circumflex?

By Becky Robertson

Dracula not inspired by Vlad the Impaler, but a priest from England, says Bram Stoker descendant. (Shortlist) #JeSuisCirconflexe: Outcry as French language authorities suggest changes to 2,400 words – including a lesser role for the circumflex. ... Read More »

February 8, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Harlequin launches imprint with Seventeen; the truth about the Amazon store news; the book most people lie about reading

By Becky Robertson

Harlequin Teen launches new fiction imprint with Seventeen magazine. (Publishers Weekly) Though news about Amazon opening hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores was proven erroneous, there is speculation that stronger physical retail presence is definitely in the ... Read More »

February 5, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Indigo returns to Vancouver; Texas bookstore offers discount to gun carriers; U.K. sees first ebook slump

By Becky Robertson

Indigo re-opens in downtown Vancouver with smaller Indigospirit outlet. (The Georgia Straight) Texas bookseller supports open-carry law by offering discount to patrons holding guns. (KVUE) The Bookseller reports ebook sales dropping in the U.K. for ... Read More »

February 4, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Angouleme upsets with fake winners; Amazon ups Australian presence; DiCaprio to produce adaptation of YA novel

By Becky Robertson

Angoulême comics festival organizers cause tears by presenting fake list of winners. (The Guardian) Amazon adds more Australian titles and ups presence in the country through the Book Depository. (SMH) Leonardo DiCaprio to produce adaptation of ... Read More »

February 2, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: The sexist colouring books for kids; Smithsonian launches graphic novels; Rowling taunts readers with more Potter news

By Becky Robertson

U.K. publisher drops gendered titles after backlash. (The Independent) Smithsonian gets into the graphic novel biz with new series. (GalleyCat) House featuring wall papered with the world's most expensive book reopens to the public. (Melville ... Read More »

February 1, 2016 | Filed under: Book links

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Book Links: $70-million Kobo writedown; book clubs may help you live longer; what’s keeping Stephen King up at night?

Book Links: Lost Tolkien poems found; L.M. Montgomery Reader wins PROSE Award; China tightens online laws

Book Links: Valentine’s Day edition

Book Links: Authors request review of Google Books; N.Y. high school illegally selling books to kids

Book Links: Scott Chantler, Canada’s first cartoonist-in-residence; Tamakis’ This One Summer banned from Florida schools; Google toys with unprintable books

Book Links: Everything you know about Dracula’s origin is wrong; au revoir, circumflex?

Book Links: Harlequin launches imprint with Seventeen; the truth about the Amazon store news; the book most people lie about reading

Book Links: Indigo returns to Vancouver; Texas bookstore offers discount to gun carriers; U.K. sees first ebook slump

Book Links: Angouleme upsets with fake winners; Amazon ups Australian presence; DiCaprio to produce adaptation of YA novel

Book Links: The sexist colouring books for kids; Smithsonian launches graphic novels; Rowling taunts readers with more Potter news

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