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Book events at the Canadian National Exhibition

Among the thrill rides and various bacon-wrapped confectioneries at this year's CNE, there are also some literary listings worth checking out. On Aug. 27, Authors at the Harbourfront Centre presents a sneak peek of what's ... Read More »

August 22, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Book culture and the class of 2016

By Sue Carter

Every year, Beloit College in Wisconsin posts its Mindset List, chronicling the "cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall" (and as Flavorwire pointed out, frightening everyone over the age of ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

In the September 2012 issue of Q&Q: Susan Swan, Wattpad, and Craig Davidson at Cannes

By Sue Carter

FEATURES Swan's Way: Beyond her distinguished writing career, Susan Swan has built a reputation as one of CanLit's most devoted activists and mentors Not your typical gatekeeper: Wattpad has millions of young, wired readers, hundreds ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Lucy Maud Montgomery museum is for sale

By Sue Carter

If you're looking to invest in some CanLit history, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Heritage Museum in Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, is for sale. According to CBC.ca, the museum's owner, 72-year-old Robert Montgomery, a descendant ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: Billie Livingston on combining fiction and life, Fifty Shades meets its match, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Billie Livingston on using reality in fiction Hairy Bikers' dieting book bumps Fifty Shades of Grey on U.K. bestsellers list Steampunk Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn? Choose Your Own Adventure series may go digital thanks ... Read More »

August 21, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (8)

By Natalie Samson

It's been a good fortnight for Kelley Armstrong. The prolific fantasy author's three most recent offerings have landed at numbers 4, 11, and 15 on this week's bestsellers list. For the two weeks ending Aug. ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers, Book news

Controversial Thomas Jefferson book finds new life courtesy of Glenn Beck

By Steven W. Beattie

"Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Industry news

Emily Schultz’s blonde ambition

By Q&Q Staff

In the July/August issue of Q&Q, Vit Wagner speaks to author Emily Schultz about her third novel, The Blondes. Emily Schultz has been a steadily rising star in the Canadian literary firmament since the publication ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Authors

Book links roundup: Celebrating Stephen Leacock, Irvine Welsh slams Man Booker Prize, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town turns 100 Irvine Welsh criticizes Man Booker Prize at Edinburgh World Writers' Conference Barnes & Noble to release Nook in the U.K. this fall U.S. Olympic soccer ... Read More »

August 20, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Fall preview 2012: international fiction

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 20, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

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Book events at the Canadian National Exhibition

Book culture and the class of 2016

In the September 2012 issue of Q&Q: Susan Swan, Wattpad, and Craig Davidson at Cannes

Lucy Maud Montgomery museum is for sale

Book links roundup: Billie Livingston on combining fiction and life, Fifty Shades meets its match, and more

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (8)

Controversial Thomas Jefferson book finds new life courtesy of Glenn Beck

Emily Schultz’s blonde ambition

Book links roundup: Celebrating Stephen Leacock, Irvine Welsh slams Man Booker Prize, and more

Fall preview 2012: international fiction

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