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Quebec National Assembly protests Bill C-32

As Q&Q has previously reported, the debate over Bill C-32, the copyright modernization act now being reviewed by legislative committee, is heating up, with writer and publisher groups speaking out in support of the rights ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Books of the Year 2010

By Q&Q Staff

There's no formula for choosing the books of the year. Some break ground, some tackle familiar themes with new energy. Some represent the best work from established authors, some introduce us to important new voices. ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Daily book biz round-up: NY Times’ books of the year; No Turkey for Naipaul; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: NY Times' 100 Notable Books of the Year V.S. Naipaul pulls out of Turkish lit event due ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Books of the Year 2010: Covers of the Year

By Q&Q Staff

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Alberta Readers’ Choice Award longlist

By Alina Seagal

The second annual Alberta Readers' Choice Award, which celebrates books published in Alberta, has released its 30-entry longlist. With five titles each, NeWest Press and Freehand Books are the most well-represented publishers on the list. ... Read More »

November 24, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Of Thee I Sing sells; judging books by their covers; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: HarperCollins and Gawker make nice Of Thee I Sing becomes fastest selling picture book in Random House history Better ... Read More »

November 24, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Shields, McKay among CBC Canada Reads finalists

By Scott MacDonald

CBC Canada Reads host Jian Ghomeshi announced the five finalists this morning, selected from a previous listener-chosen shortlist of 10 titles. Happily, the panelists have mostly avoided the Canada Reads candidates of prior years, which ... Read More »

November 24, 2010 | Filed under: Awards

Books of the Year 2010: Books for Young People

By Q&Q Staff

November 24, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Vladimir Nabokov’s letters to be published

By Alina Seagal

During 52 years of marriage, Vladimir Nabokov penned numerous letters to his wife, Vera. Next year, Knopf will release about 300 of these mostly unpublished missives under the title Letters to Vera. According to the ... Read More »

November 23, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Scott Griffin brings poetry into Canadian schools

By Stuart Woods

Canadian literary benefactor Scott Griffin is taking his passion for poetry “ in particular, the live recitation of poetry “ into schools across Canada with a new bilingual recitation contest that will award $10,000 to ... Read More »

November 23, 2010 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

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Quebec National Assembly protests Bill C-32

Books of the Year 2010

Daily book biz round-up: NY Times’ books of the year; No Turkey for Naipaul; and more

Books of the Year 2010: Covers of the Year

Alberta Readers’ Choice Award longlist

Daily book biz round-up: Of Thee I Sing sells; judging books by their covers; and more

Shields, McKay among CBC Canada Reads finalists

Books of the Year 2010: Books for Young People

Vladimir Nabokov’s letters to be published

Scott Griffin brings poetry into Canadian schools

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