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Book links roundup: Wolf Hall to be adapted for television, Steve Earle lands book deal, and more

BBC to adapt Hilary Mantel's Man-Booker Prize winner Wolf Hall for television Steve Earle inks two-book deal with Grand Central Publishing Memorial for Gore Vidal held in Manhattan Director of women's refuge claims Fifty Shades ... Read More »

August 24, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

This weekend in Canadian literary events: Aug. 24-26

By Katie Gowrie

Canadians have the chance to meet and see some of their favourite writers, artists, and poets up close and personal at this weekend's readings and festivals, featured on Q&Q's events calendar. The August Sonata on ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Slideshow: fall preview highlights 2012

By Q&Q Staff

In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall season's new books. Click on the slideshow to see some of Q&Q's most-anticipated Canadian fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and international titles. Q&Q's fall ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Michael Ondaatje shortlisted for Dayton Literary Peace Prize

By Katie Gowrie

Michael Ondaatje has been named a fiction finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for his novel The Cat's Table. The annual award, established in 2006 and based in the U.S., honours authors who have ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Fall preview 2012: international nonfiction

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 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Book links roundup: Emily Schultz on The Blondes, Ontario illustrator featured on Batman comic cover, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Emily Schultz talks beauty and violence in The Blondes Ontario illustrator Jason Fabok draws his way to the cover of DC Comics' Batman New book to "set the record straight" on the 2011 bin Laden ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Random House of Canada launches online magazine as part of digital overhaul

By Stuart Woods

What does a major publishing house look like in the digital age? Random House of Canada has offered one answer with today's launch of a multifaceted digital strategy that includes an online magazine (known as ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

KISS to publish biggest rock book ever made

By Sue Carter

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 links roundup: Michael Bryant’s memoir stirs anger, Barnes & Noble narrows losses, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Michael Bryant's 28 Seconds: A True Story of Addiction, Tragedy and Hope slammed by Toronto police, slain cyclist's father Barnes & Noble narrows losses thanks to ebooks and Fifty Shades trilogy Sara Fawkes' self-published erotic ... Read More »

August 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Shortlist revealed for Lane Anderson Science Writing Award

By Natalie Samson

The shortlist for the *third annual Lane Anderson Award for Canadian-authored science writing was announced today. The contenders for two $10,000 prizes, which recognize both adult and young reader trade titles, run the gamut of ... Read More »

August 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

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Book links roundup: Wolf Hall to be adapted for television, Steve Earle lands book deal, and more

This weekend in Canadian literary events: Aug. 24-26

Slideshow: fall preview highlights 2012

Michael Ondaatje shortlisted for Dayton Literary Peace Prize

Fall preview 2012: international nonfiction

Random House of Canada launches online magazine as part of digital overhaul

KISS to publish biggest rock book ever made

Book links roundup: Michael Bryant’s memoir stirs anger, Barnes & Noble narrows losses, and more

Shortlist revealed for Lane Anderson Science Writing Award

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