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Yann Martel lands cameo in Life of Pi

Ang Lee's film version of Life of Pi isn't due in theatres until late next year, but anticipation is running high. In a feature interview in today's Globe and Mail, author Yann Martel “ who ... Read More »

July 6, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book links round-up: J.D. Salinger’s letters, bpNichol, poetry bombing, and more

By Sue Carter

Uncovered J.D. Salinger letters make references to Sesame Street, Kafka, and unpublished manuscripts Carmine Starnino wonders whether bpNichol is ... Read More »

July 6, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Hitting all the right notes: a report on niche books celebrating Canada’s indie music scene

By Sue Carter

Tomorrow, the Polaris Music Prize announces this year's shortlist, narrowing the 40 longlisted Canadian albums down to 10, one of which will win the $30,000 prize. One band on this year's longlist, Montreal's The Dears, is ... Read More »

July 5, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Anne of Green Gables gets the royal treatment

By Jason Spencer

While visiting Prince Edward Island as part of the royal couple's Canadian tour, Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, were presented with a Puffin Classics edition of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of ... Read More »

July 5, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Event photos: Broadsheet Magazine fundraiser

By Jason Spencer

A large crowd of supporters packed the Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts in Toronto on June 30 for the Broadsheet Magazine fundraiser. The event featured readings by Sarah Selecky, Matthew J. Trafford, and Jessica ... Read More »

July 5, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Events

New York Times lauds Chester Brown’s new graphic memoir

By Steven W. Beattie

Paying for It, Chester Brown's new graphic memoir about his experience patronizing prostitutes, published in May by Drawn & Quarterly, has received a fairly high-profile endorsement from The New York Times. None other than famed ... Read More »

July 4, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund reforms to help U.S. man charged with child pornography

By Sue Carter

Here's some friendly advice for Canadians returning from the U.S. after the July 4th festivities: be careful what reading material you bring back across the border. Last year, a U.S. man was charged with possession ... Read More »

July 4, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book links round-up: J.K. Rowling makes her agent disappear, Borders has a buyer, and more

By Sue Carter

J.K. Rowling casts her longtime agent away Najafi Companies buys Borders for $215-million, with "considerable number" of stores still to close YA author John Green reaches top of Amazon bestseller list with unfinished book George ... Read More »

July 4, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Canadian literary event round-up: July 1-7

By Jason Spencer

Here are just a few of the literary events happening in the coming week: Underground Inspirations zine launch, readings, and guests LAL and Abstract Random, Gladstone Hotel, Toronto (July 1, 7 p.m., free) Literary magazine Dragnet ... Read More »

June 30, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Lorna Crozier, Nino Ricci appointed to Order of Canada

By Sue Carter

Author Nino Ricci and poet Lorna Crozier are among the 50 new nominees appointed to the Order of Canada. Crozier was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada for "her poetry and for her ... Read More »

June 30, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

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Yann Martel lands cameo in Life of Pi

Book links round-up: J.D. Salinger’s letters, bpNichol, poetry bombing, and more

Hitting all the right notes: a report on niche books celebrating Canada’s indie music scene

Anne of Green Gables gets the royal treatment

Event photos: Broadsheet Magazine fundraiser

New York Times lauds Chester Brown’s new graphic memoir

Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund reforms to help U.S. man charged with child pornography

Book links round-up: J.K. Rowling makes her agent disappear, Borders has a buyer, and more

Canadian literary event round-up: July 1-7

Lorna Crozier, Nino Ricci appointed to Order of Canada

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