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Derek Jeter partners with S&S for publishing endeavour

New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter announced Thursday that he is establishing his own publishing imprint, Jeter Publishing, with Simon & Schuster. The imprint will focus on adult non-fiction, middle-grade fiction, picture books, and more. ... Read More »

November 15, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Geronimo Stilton book omits Israel from map

By Becky Robertson

Scholastic is under fire for an instalment of the Geronimo Stilton children's book series released last June that excludes Israel from a map. Thea Stilton and the Blue Scarab Hunt: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure, the ... Read More »

November 14, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Random House Canada to publish eTalk’s Elaine Lui memoir

By Julie Baldassi

Elaine Lui, CTV eTalk entertainment reporter and the voice behind the blog LaineyGossip, has secured a book deal with Random House Canada to publish a memoir about her relationship with her mother. Listen to the Squawking ... Read More »

November 12, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Simon & Schuster recalls book at centre of Benghazi controversy

By Julie Baldassi

Simon & Schuster is recalling a book after its author found himself at the centre of a controversy. Morgan Jones' The Embassy House is purported to be an eye-witness account of the attacks on the U.S. ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Jay Baruchel and Dave Bidini team up for Baseballissimo adaptation

By Sue Carter

Canadian film star and Seth Rogen buddy Jay Baruchel was named honorary captain of the Montreal Canadiens after writing and acting in the 2011 hockey flick Goon. Perhaps Baruchel will get to throw an opening-day ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

By Becky Robertson

Buzzfeed books editor says he will only accept "nice" reviews Author Zadie Smith suggests bagging a book prize is essential to getting noticed London's Literary Review announces Bad Sex Award shortlist Claire Vaye Watkins wins ... Read More »

November 8, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Donald Sutherland to produce, write, and star in Pirate’s Passage adaptation

By Sue Carter

Donald Sutherland's production company, Martin's River Ink, has begun work on an animated adaptation of William Gilkerson's illustrated YA novel, Pirate's Passage (Shambhala Publications), winner of the 2006 Governor General's Literary Award for children's literature ... Read More »

November 6, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Quotes from Morrissey’s memoir, Macmillan opens backlist to libraries, and more

By Becky Robertson

Twenty-five characteristic quotes from Morrissey's memoir Macmillan opens backlist of more than 11,000 ebooks to libraries Worldreader distributes ebooks to Kenya using Gates Foundation grant Mental Floss secures second known interview in 18 years with ... Read More »

October 18, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Penguin Canada to publish Rob Ford Story by Toronto Star’s Robyn Doolittle

By Sue Carter

It seems like a day can't pass without news about Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Some might say there's enough to fill a book. Penguin Canada obviously thinks so. The publisher has acquired Crazy Town: The ... Read More »

October 17, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Paul Haggis “obsessed” with Craig Davidson’s Cataract City

By Sue Carter

Is it just a matter of time before Craig Davidson sees another one of his works adapted for film? A month ago, New York magazine ran a transcription of a conversation with actress Margarita Levieva and ... Read More »

October 15, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

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Derek Jeter partners with S&S for publishing endeavour

Geronimo Stilton book omits Israel from map

Random House Canada to publish eTalk’s Elaine Lui memoir

Simon & Schuster recalls book at centre of Benghazi controversy

Jay Baruchel and Dave Bidini team up for Baseballissimo adaptation

Buzzfeed books editor says no to mean reviews, Zadie Smith on literary prizes and new writers, and more

Donald Sutherland to produce, write, and star in Pirate’s Passage adaptation

Quotes from Morrissey’s memoir, Macmillan opens backlist to libraries, and more

Penguin Canada to publish Rob Ford Story by Toronto Star’s Robyn Doolittle

Paul Haggis “obsessed” with Craig Davidson’s Cataract City

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