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Obama shops at independent bookstore, adapting Hamlet as an adventure story, and more

Obama and his daughters support independent bookstore in Virginia Canadian comic artist raises over $150,000 for his choose-your-own adventure adaptation of Hamlet Disgraced cyclist Tyler Hamilton wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year award ... Read More »

November 27, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Books of the year 2012: fiction

By Q&Q Staff

Click on the thumbnails to find out ... Read More »

November 26, 2012 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Stuart McLean’s political ambitions, the year in tablet devices, and more

By Safa Jinje

Stuart McLean ponders the business of humour and a life in politics Is 2012 the year of the ... Read More »

November 26, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

“Unfilmable” literature on the big screen, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tips for turkey, and more

By Sue Carter

How complex literary works challenge Hollywood filmmakers F. Scott Fitzgerald's tips for using leftover turkey Researchers use worm holes in old books to map beetle distribution Is shopping for books becoming as complex as purchasing ... Read More »

November 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Photos: Trilby Kent, GeneviÃ¨ve CÃ´tÃ© big winners at Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

By Dory Cerny

It was an evening of sparkling lights, flowing wine, and eloquent speeches as the kid-literati gathered at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Toronto for the annual Canadian Children's Literature Awards, administered by the Canadian Children's Book ... Read More »

November 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Jael Ealey Richardson’s lessons in history

By Donna Bailey Nurse

In the December issue of Q&Q, first-time author Jael Ealey Richardson speaks about discovering her own identity while in search of her legendary father's past For years, there were two people author Jael Ealey Richardson ... Read More »

November 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Winners of the 2012 Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

By Safa Jinje

The Canadian Children's Literature Awards were handed out at a ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto last night. Tim Hockey, president and CEO of TD Canada Trust, announced that the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award ... Read More »

November 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Rawi Hage among winners at Quebec literary awards

By Safa Jinje

The Quebec Writers' Federation Literary Awards gala was held on Tuesday in Montreal. Rawi Hage won the Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction for his novel Carnival (House of Anansi Press). Hage previously won the ... Read More »

November 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Bad Sex awards exclude Fifty Shades of Grey, the other side of Mick Jagger, and more

By Safa Jinje

Bad Sex awards shortlist excludes J.K. Rowling and E.L James New Mick Jagger biography looks beyond his rebellious persona Fifty Shades of Grey publisher defends against infringement Judith Woods examines the perils of being middle ... Read More »

November 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

47 holiday gift ideas for every book lover on your list

By Sue Carter

Still looking for gift ideas for the holidays? Q&Q has you covered. We know that buying the perfect books for loved ones can be a daunting task. That's why we compiled this list of our favourite 2012 titles ... Read More »

November 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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Obama shops at independent bookstore, adapting Hamlet as an adventure story, and more

Books of the year 2012: fiction

Stuart McLean’s political ambitions, the year in tablet devices, and more

“Unfilmable” literature on the big screen, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tips for turkey, and more

Photos: Trilby Kent, GeneviÃ¨ve CÃ´tÃ© big winners at Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

Jael Ealey Richardson’s lessons in history

Winners of the 2012 Canadian Children’s Literature Awards

Rawi Hage among winners at Quebec literary awards

Bad Sex awards exclude Fifty Shades of Grey, the other side of Mick Jagger, and more

47 holiday gift ideas for every book lover on your list

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