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Man Asian Prize loses sponsorship, HarperCollins introduces new Erin Hunter, and more

The end of the Man Asian Literary Prize? Gene Kerrigan wins U.K.'s Gold Dagger for crime novel of the year HarperCollins introduces a new "Erin Hunter" to the popular children's franchise Perseus Books Group beats ... Read More »

October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Quillcast video: designer David Gee 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 second video of the series, freelance book designer David Gee discusses the creative process ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Quillcast

Random House of Canada taps into trend of books doubling as decor

By Natalie Samson

It's common now to flip or click through style, home, and design publications and see books used as everything from accent pieces to the materials for DIY decorating projects. So it makes sense that, at ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Joseph Boyden’s new novel to examine Canada’s formative years

By Safa Jinje

Joseph Boyden's writing interweaves the multifarious spirit of Canadian experiences by drawing upon a wealth of northern narratives. His first novel, Three Day Road (Penguin Canada), examines the trauma of the First World War through ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Deals

IFOA: Meet the 2012 International Visitors Programme participants

By Safa Jinje

Publishing professionals from across the globe will soon arrive for the fifth annual International Visitors Programme, an industry-networking event running Oct. 21“25 ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Google commemorates Moby-Dick, the future of Artificial Intelligence, and more

By Safa Jinje

Google commemorates the 161st anniversary of Moby-Dick Ray Kurzweil discusses building a better brain and the future of A.I. Film director Joe Wright makes his theatrical directorial debut with Aimé Césaire's A Season in the Congo The ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

IFOA’s International Visitors Programme: the schmooze factor

By Cheri Hanson

Less than 24 hours into a September business trip to New York City, three people had already asked Iris Tupholme the same question: how could they land an invitation to the International Visitors (IV) Programme? ... Read More »

October 18, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Deals, Events

IFOA 2012: Q&Q staff make their picks

By Sue Carter

With Toronto's International Festival of Authors (Oct. 18“28) fast approaching, and with 10 days of readings, interviews, parties, and round-table discussions to chose from, it can be difficult to make decisions about whom to see. ... Read More »

October 17, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Mantel’s Booker Prize winners adapted for stage, Superman creator’s daughter turns to fans, and more

By Safa Jinje

Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize winners adapted for the stage Superman creator's daughter pens open letter to fans Lorenzo Silva wins â‚¬601,000 Spanish-language Planeta Prize J.D. Salinger's Holden Caulfield is borrowed for a new novel by ... Read More »

October 17, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Ontario Library Association announces Forest of Reading shortlists

By Sue Carter

The Ontario Library Association has announced the shortlists for its 2013 Forest of Reading program, as selected by committees of library practioners. The winners, voted on by readers, will be announced during the Forest of ... Read More »

October 16, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

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Quill and Quire

Man Asian Prize loses sponsorship, HarperCollins introduces new Erin Hunter, and more

Quillcast video: designer David Gee reveals one of his all-time favourite covers

Random House of Canada taps into trend of books doubling as decor

Joseph Boyden’s new novel to examine Canada’s formative years

IFOA: Meet the 2012 International Visitors Programme participants

Google commemorates Moby-Dick, the future of Artificial Intelligence, and more

IFOA’s International Visitors Programme: the schmooze factor

IFOA 2012: Q&Q staff make their picks

Mantel’s Booker Prize winners adapted for stage, Superman creator’s daughter turns to fans, and more

Ontario Library Association announces Forest of Reading shortlists

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