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KISS to publish biggest rock book ever made

KISS “ a band that has never been celebrated for its subtlety “ has revealed KISS Monster, a limited-edition photo book that measures three feet tall and weighs 50 pounds, claiming it is the largest rock ... Read More »

August 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book culture and the class of 2016

By Sue Carter

Every year, Beloit College in Wisconsin posts its Mindset List, chronicling the "cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall" (and as Flavorwire pointed out, frightening everyone over the age of ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

In the September 2012 issue of Q&Q: Susan Swan, Wattpad, and Craig Davidson at Cannes

By Sue Carter

FEATURES Swan's Way: Beyond her distinguished writing career, Susan Swan has built a reputation as one of CanLit's most devoted activists and mentors Not your typical gatekeeper: Wattpad has millions of young, wired readers, hundreds ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Lucy Maud Montgomery museum is for sale

By Sue Carter

If you're looking to invest in some CanLit history, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Museum in Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, is for sale. According to CBC.ca, the museum's owner, 72-year-old Robert Montgomery, a descendant ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (8)

By Natalie Samson

It's been a good fortnight for Kelley Armstrong. The prolific fantasy author's three most recent offerings have landed at numbers 4, 11, and 15 on this week's bestsellers list. For the two weeks ending Aug. ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers, Book news

Fall preview 2012: international fiction

By Katie Gowrie

The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Intern at Q&Q

By Sue Carter

Do you love Canadian books? Want to learn more about the publishing industry? Then Q&Q's editorial internship may be right for you. Right now we're looking to fill a four-month position beginning in September. Q&Q ... Read More »

August 17, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Following Atwood’s lead, Staples releases straw-based copy paper

By Stuart Woods

Remember when Margaret Atwood released a limited run of her latest book, the essay collection In Other Worlds, on "treeless" paper? That publicity stunt has paid off with real-world dividends, as Canadian consumers are now ... Read More »

August 16, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Fall preview 2012: picture books, non-fiction, and international books for young people

By Dory Cerny

August 16, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Coach House resumes poetry acquisitions as Kevin Connolly steps down

By Stuart Woods

Coach House Books today announced more changes to its poetry board. The good news? The press has resumed poetry acquisitions following a brief hiatus. The not-necessarily-bad-but-somewhat-regrettable news? Kevin Connolly, who served as Coach House's sole ... Read More »

August 13, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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