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HarperCollins donates $150,000 in books as part of settlement with Competition Bureau

Following a years-long dispute, HarperCollins has agreed to donate $150,000 worth of books (print and digital) as part of a settlement reached with Canada's Competition Bureau. The settlement follows allegations the publisher colluded with other ... Read More »

January 10, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

Fire and Fury arrival delayed in Canada with “massive supply chain operation underway”

By Sue Carter

Canadian booksellers hoping to take advantage of the interest in journalist Michael Wolff’s bestselling exposé, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, will have to be patient just a little longer. After U.S. president ... Read More »

January 10, 2018 | Filed under: Bookselling

Daniel Coleman, James Maskalyk, Tanya Talaga shortlisted for 2018 RBC Taylor Prize

By Dory Cerny

The three-member jury of the RBC Taylor Prize have announced the five books shortlisted for the award, which celebrates excellence in literary non-fiction in English. Jurors Anne Giardini, James Polk, and Christine Elliott whittled the ... Read More »

January 10, 2018 | Filed under: Awards

Banff Centre releases statement on its commitment to providing harassment-free space

By Sue Carter

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is the latest cultural institution to issue a statement about its policy against sexual harassment and misconduct. In response to a query from Q&Q, the Alberta learning centre ... Read More »

January 9, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

Concordia University responds to accusations of sexual misconduct by English department members

By Sue Carter

Concordia University has released a statement in response to an essay by Montreal writer and Concordia alum Mike Spry, posted on his website CanLit Accountable. In his essay, titled "Toxic Masculinity, Concordia, and CanLit," Spry ... Read More »

January 9, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

Janice Gross Stein leads 2018 Lionel Gelber jury

By Dory Cerny

The jury for the 2018 Lionel Gelber Prize, which recognizes the world's best English-language non-fiction book on foreign affairs, has been announced. Janice Gross Stein, Belzberg professor of conflict and global affairs at the University ... Read More »

January 8, 2018 | Filed under: Awards

Ijeoma Oluo, Casey Plett, Silvia Moreno-Garcia among lineup for second annual Growing Room festival

By Sue Carter

Growing Room, the Vancouver-based feminist literary festival organized by Room magazine, is returning for a second year this March. The lineup features more than 50 authors, including Amber Dawn, Caroline Adderson, Carleigh Baker, Gurjinder Basran, ... Read More »

January 8, 2018 | Filed under: Events

Toronto’s Chapters Bayview closes, while $1.9 million Indigo renovation kicks off in Kelowna

By Sue Carter

A long-standing Toronto Chapters store has shut down after 18 years in the North York community. Chapters Bayview, located at the Bayview Village Shopping Centre, announced the closure on Jan. 2 via social media. A ... Read More »

January 8, 2018 | Filed under: Book news, Bookselling

Canada Reads picks 15 titles that will “open your eyes”

By Sue Carter

This year's Canada Reads longlist is dominated by recent award honorees and bestsellers, including Omar El Akkad's American War and Tanya Talaga's Seven Fallen Feathers. Fifteen titles were selected that speak to the theme "One ... Read More »

January 8, 2018 | Filed under: Awards

Canada Council reviewing granting policies in light of industry sexual assault and misconduct allegations

By Sue Carter

The Canada Council for the Arts has released a statement reiterating its stance against sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace. Although no specifics of the plan were shared, the statement says, "We’re currently reviewing ... Read More »

January 5, 2018 | Filed under: Book news

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HarperCollins donates $150,000 in books as part of settlement with Competition Bureau

Fire and Fury arrival delayed in Canada with “massive supply chain operation underway”

Daniel Coleman, James Maskalyk, Tanya Talaga shortlisted for 2018 RBC Taylor Prize

Banff Centre releases statement on its commitment to providing harassment-free space

Concordia University responds to accusations of sexual misconduct by English department members

Janice Gross Stein leads 2018 Lionel Gelber jury

Ijeoma Oluo, Casey Plett, Silvia Moreno-Garcia among lineup for second annual Growing Room festival

Toronto’s Chapters Bayview closes, while $1.9 million Indigo renovation kicks off in Kelowna

Canada Reads picks 15 titles that will “open your eyes”

Canada Council reviewing granting policies in light of industry sexual assault and misconduct allegations

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