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Queer lit comes of age

In the October issue of Q&Q, Natalie Samson writes about how a handful of YA authors are creating positive role models for gay youth. When Mariko Tamaki set out to write (You) Set Me on ... Read More »

November 14, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Macmillan Dictionary goes digital, new book covers 60 years of Hockey Night in Canada, and more

By Safa Jinje

Macmillan Dictionary to go digital Ron MacLean and Don Cherry's new book digests 60 years of Hockey Night in Canada Jamie Thomson's Dark Lord wins Roald Dahl Funny Prize Accusations of plagiarism plague Peruvian author ... Read More »

November 7, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Authors Guild asks for “close scrutiny” of Penguin Random House merger

By Sue Carter

Scott Turow, president of the Authors Guild in the U.S., has responded to the Penguin Random House merger, asking for "close scrutiny from anti-trust officials at the Justice Department or the FTC." In an open ... Read More »

November 5, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

The ingredients of timeless Canadian cookbooks

By Sue Carter

In the October issue of Q&Q, Melissa Buote talks to publishers and booksellers about what makes a classic Canadian cookbook. Food is so fundamental to our culture it's almost impossible to think of how ephemeral ... Read More »

November 5, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Harrowsmith’s Truly Canadian Almanac returns under new publisher

By Safa Jinje

Harrowsmith's Truly Canadian Almanac has returned under the direction of a new publisher, Toronto-based Moongate Publishing. Moongate, a communications company that specializes in custom content, branding, and strategic communication, was formed by former Harrowsmith employees ... Read More »

November 5, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Canadian Conference of the Arts shutting down after 67 years

By Sue Carter

After 67 years serving the country's cultural industries, the Canadian Conference of the Arts is shutting down. According to a press release issued by the CCA, Canada's largest arts advocacy agency learned 18 months ago that ... Read More »

October 30, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

ReLit Awards 2012 winners announced

By Safa Jinje

Newfoundland writer Kenneth J. Harvey announced the 2012 ReLit Award winners yesterday, at an event at the Ottawa International Writers Festival. Suzette Mayr won in the novel category for her fourth book, Monoceros (Coach House ... Read More »

October 30, 2012 | Filed under: Authors, Awards, Book news

Random House, Penguin confirm merger

By Stuart Woods

It's official: Penguin House could soon become a reality. Two of the world's largest media companies, Bertelsmann and Pearson, confirmed early Monday their intention to combine their respective publishing divisions, Random House and Pearson. The ... Read More »

October 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Lawrence Hill to deliver 2013 Massey Lectures

By Stuart Woods

Last night in Toronto physicist Neil Turok delivered the last of his Massey Lectures, which will be broadcast on CBC Radio Nov. 12“16. In attendance was the man who will present next year's lecture series: ... Read More »

October 25, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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Queer lit comes of age

Macmillan Dictionary goes digital, new book covers 60 years of Hockey Night in Canada, and more

Authors Guild asks for “close scrutiny” of Penguin Random House merger

The ingredients of timeless Canadian cookbooks

Harrowsmith’s Truly Canadian Almanac returns under new publisher

Canadian Conference of the Arts shutting down after 67 years

ReLit Awards 2012 winners announced

Random House, Penguin confirm merger

Lawrence Hill to deliver 2013 Massey Lectures

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