The essay collection Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada proved essential reading amidst the civil-rights uprising.
Ben McNally Books moves to Adelaide Street East on a short-term lease
The property is move-in ready for a “bare-bones operation” of curbside pick-up and delivery of special orders.
Canada finally has a booksellers’ association again
The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association plans to release more details of their plans to support independent booksellers over the next six weeks.
Inhabit Media to open a new bookstore in Toronto
The Inuit-owned publishing company will open a commercial space to sell its Inuktitut- and English-language books
Emma Donoghue’s The Pull of the Stars ranks top bestseller in its first week
The book ranked number one in Bookmanager’s new releases, hardcover fiction, and Canadian fiction categories.
TIFA and Vancouver Writers Fest partner on David Mitchell event; debut virtual bookselling with BookExpress
The first 300 ticket holders will also receive a book plate signed by Mitchell.
Independent publishers see direct online sales rise during COVID-19 shutdowns
Lexicon Books changes ownership; rebrands to Block Shop Books
Co-founder Alice Burdick is no longer a partner in the Lunenburg bookstore, which turned five on May 1.
Rocky Mountain Books publisher Don Gorman on selling outdoor guides during a pandemic
As restrictions in provincial parks began to lift, RMB launched its “Great Canadian Staycation” campaign, promoting safe distancing and outdoor recreation.
Indigo expresses disappointment in J.K. Rowling over her views of the transgender community
Indigo Books & Music Inc. posted a statement on Instagram on Friday calling J.K. Rowling’s views on the transgender community “inconsistent with our values.”
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