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BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

Consider this an early Christmas present for Robert Munsch, who takes six spots on this week's bestsellers list for Canadian children's books. For the two weeks ending Nov. 25: 1. Finding Christmas, Robert Munsch; Michael ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Quillcast video: book designer Michel Vrana reveals one of his all-time favourite covers

By Sue Carter

Quillcast is a podcast and video series from Quill & Quire featuring behind-the-scenes conversations with authors and publishing insiders. In the third video of the series, freelance book designer Michel Vrana discusses the creative process ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Quillcast

Stephen Platt wins 2012 Cundill Prize in History at McGill

By Safa Jinje

Stephen Platt has won the Cundill Prize in History at McGill University for Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom: China, The West, And the Epic Story of the Taiping Civil War (Knopf). The $75,000 award, which is ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

University of King’s College to offer Canada’s first graduate degree in long-form creative non-fiction

By Vit Wagner

Thanks to improving tablet technology and several high-profile prizes, creative non-fiction is enjoying unprecedented popularity in Canada. Another sign of the genre's status is the announcement that Halifax's University of King's College, in conjunction with ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Three Cups of Tea co-author commits suicide, former Penguin and Random House insider speculates on merger, and more

By Safa Jinje

Three Cups of Tea co-author David Oliver Relin takes his own life Former Penguin and Random House vice-president offers insight into merger Amazon author Timothy Ferriss clashes with Barnes & Noble A bibliophile's ebook plight ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Canadian booksellers pick their top fiction of 2012

By Safa Jinje

When Q&Q spoke to independent booksellers across Canada to get their fiction picks of the year, it became apparent that while seasoned favourites like Ian McEwan and J.K. Rowling dominate the list, local titles are ... Read More »

November 30, 2012 | Filed under: Books of the Year, Bookselling

Nicholas Hoare’s Westmount bookshop to close

By Sue Carter

When 2012 draws to a close, so will Nicholas Hoare's bookstore in Westmount, Quebec, a mainstay in the Island of Montreal city for 40 years. In June, Hoare received a hand from Westmount mayor Peter Trent, ... Read More »

November 30, 2012 | Filed under: Bookselling

Book designers pick their favourite covers of 2012

By Sue Carter

Q&Q asked five book designers to pick their favourite covers of the year. Click on the ... Read More »

November 30, 2012 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Nick Hornby to adapt Wild for screen, Michael Robotham’s life as a ghost, and more

By Safa Jinje

Nick Hornby to adapt Cheryl Strayed's Wild for film Michael Robotham opens up about his ghostwriting career Humorist ... Read More »

November 30, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

David Gilmour novel to launch Patrick Crean Editions

By Sue Carter

David Gilmour's new novel will be the inaugural title on HarperCollins Canada's new imprint, Patrick Crean Editions. Set over the course of an evening, Extraordinary follows a brother and his half-sister as they reminisce about ... Read More »

November 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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Quill and Quire

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

Quillcast video: book designer Michel Vrana reveals one of his all-time favourite covers

Stephen Platt wins 2012 Cundill Prize in History at McGill

University of King’s College to offer Canada’s first graduate degree in long-form creative non-fiction

Three Cups of Tea co-author commits suicide, former Penguin and Random House insider speculates on merger, and more

Canadian booksellers pick their top fiction of 2012

Nicholas Hoare’s Westmount bookshop to close

Book designers pick their favourite covers of 2012

Nick Hornby to adapt Wild for screen, Michael Robotham’s life as a ghost, and more

David Gilmour novel to launch Patrick Crean Editions

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