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Canadian literary roundup: April 1-7

Here are just a few literary events happening across the country in the next week: April Fools' celebration at the Auburn Saloon, as part of the Calgary Spoken Word Festival (April 1, 8 p.m., $12) ... Read More »

April 1, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Bibliomania and the not-so-light side of book hoarding

By Natalie Samson

Last week, the National Post's Mark Medley wrote a piece about his ever-expanding book collection and the difficulty he has lightening his load by even a single volume. "I am a book hoarder," he says. ... Read More »

March 31, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Event photos: Antanas Sileika launches Underground at Ben McNally Books

By Stuart Woods

Toronto's literati gathered on Thursday to celebrate the launch of Antanas Sileika's third novel, Underground (Thomas Allen Publishers), a love ... Read More »

March 31, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Robertson Davies letter discovered at the Salvation Army

By Sue Carter

Here's one for bargain seekers patiently digging through second-hand stores, hoping to score a treasure amongst the polyester. Halifax illustrator and filmmaker Colleen MacIsaac found a used hardcover edition of the Robertson Davies play A ... Read More »

March 31, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: David Foster Wallace, Margaret Atwood, Karen Thompson Walker, and more

By Stuart Woods

Sundry links from around the Web: Doubleday Canada publishing director Lynn Henry on making the first English-language acquisition of Karen Thompson Walker's much-hyped debut novel, The Age of Miracles Booksellers outraged that posthumous David Foster ... Read More »

March 31, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Giller Prize broadcast moves to CBC

By Sue Carter

The Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony broadcast will return to CBC this November, after five years on CTV. We are delighted to call the CBC home again. We consider this a perfect partnership, especially with the ... Read More »

March 30, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book biz round-up: farewell to Bill C-32, Brick’s poetry podcast, and more

By Sue Carter

So long Bill C-32, we hardly knew ya Get prepped for National Poetry Month with Brick Books' podcast channel, featuring over 160 poet performances Orange and Vintage Classics launch the Orange Inheritance collection, including Anne ... Read More »

March 30, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

By Sue Carter

The shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize 2011 was announced in Sydney, Australia, this morning. Rohinton Mistry, author of A Fine Balance and a three-time Booker nominee, is the only Canadian represented on the ... Read More »

March 30, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Can Radiohead rescue publishing for one day?

By Sue Carter

British band Radiohead gave away free copies of its one-off publication, The Universal Sigh, in over 50 cities today, including Toronto and Montreal. The PR stunt was part of the launch for the band's digital-first ... Read More »

March 29, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book biz round-up: Perez Hilton goes Munsch, in defence of libraries, and more

By Sue Carter

Will will.i.am make an appearance in Perez Hilton's debut children's book, The Boy with Pink Hair? Utne reprints a New Quarterly essay in defence of the library The importance of books behind bars: keeping libraries ... Read More »

March 29, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

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Canadian literary roundup: April 1-7

Bibliomania and the not-so-light side of book hoarding

Event photos: Antanas Sileika launches Underground at Ben McNally Books

Robertson Davies letter discovered at the Salvation Army

Book links roundup: David Foster Wallace, Margaret Atwood, Karen Thompson Walker, and more

Giller Prize broadcast moves to CBC

Book biz round-up: farewell to Bill C-32, Brick’s poetry podcast, and more

Rohinton Mistry nominated for Man Booker International, while le CarrÃ© asks to be withdrawn

Can Radiohead rescue publishing for one day?

Book biz round-up: Perez Hilton goes Munsch, in defence of libraries, and more

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