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Writers’ groups outline objections to Bill C-32

A coalition of seven English-language national writers' organizations has formally outlined its objections to the copyright modernization act now before Parliament. In a formal brief addressed to the industry and heritage ministers, the group calls ... Read More »

November 12, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Joan Didion’s new book; Bush incriminates himself; and more

By Alina Seagal

Today's book news: Joan Didion finishes her memoir on aging Lori Benton becomes vice-president and publisher of Scholastic Trade Publishing Amnesty International says Bush's memoir is incriminating Amazon removes The Pedophile's Guide to Love and ... Read More »

November 11, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

New York Times launches e-books bestseller lists

By Stuart Woods

The New York Times has announced that, beginning early next year, it will begin publishing e-books bestseller lists for fiction and non-fiction. According to a story in yesterday's Times, the lists will draw on "weekly ... Read More »

November 11, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Event photos: Scotiabank Giller Light Bash

By Alina Seagal

Last night, the ninth annual Giller Light Bash was held at the Berkley Church in Toronto (a simultaneous event was held in Winnipeg). The party, hosted by MTV's Alyia-Jasmine Sovani (who dropped more than a ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

New in e-books: The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure (Wait: what?!)

By Nathan Whitlock

There's a book for everyone, it sometimes seems. This title, for example, popped up recently on Amazon.com: People commenting on the listing are suitably outraged, and it's likely the book will get pulled by Amazon ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Arthur Slade wins TD Canadian Children’s Lit Award

By Scott MacDonald

The Scotiabank Giller Prize wasn't the only big book event held in Toronto on Tuesday night “ the Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards were handed out as well. The winners are as follows: TD Canadian ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Awards

Daily book biz round-up: Arthur Slade wins $25,000; U.K. to review copyright laws; and more

By Alina Seagal

Today's book news: Arthur Slade scores $25,000 with the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Mysterious Press to return via Grove Atlantic British government announces review of copyright laws to make them "fit for the Internet ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Johanna Skibsrud marks several firsts with Giller win

By Scott MacDonald

Johanna Skibsrud, the 30-year-old author of The Sentimentalists, became the youngest winner of the $50,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize on Tuesday night, and publisher Gaspereau Press became the first small press to win the award in ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Awards, Industry news

Event photos: Writers’ Trust Awards

By Alina Seagal

The 10th annual Writers' Trust Awards ceremony took place in Toronto on Nov. 2. Here are some photos from the event. The winners of the 2010 Writers' Trust Awards: The Walrus editor John MacFarlane (Distinguished ... Read More »

November 9, 2010 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Iraqi books reintroduced abroad

By Alina Seagal

An established Iraqi bookseller and publishing house, al-Muthanna Library, has released its 2009”10 list of titles for sale abroad. Publishing Perspectives reports that new Iraqi books have not appeared on international markets for years. Al-Muthanna ... Read More »

November 9, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

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Writers’ groups outline objections to Bill C-32

Daily book biz round-up: Joan Didion’s new book; Bush incriminates himself; and more

New York Times launches e-books bestseller lists

Event photos: Scotiabank Giller Light Bash

New in e-books: The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure (Wait: what?!)

Arthur Slade wins TD Canadian Children’s Lit Award

Daily book biz round-up: Arthur Slade wins $25,000; U.K. to review copyright laws; and more

Johanna Skibsrud marks several firsts with Giller win

Event photos: Writers’ Trust Awards

Iraqi books reintroduced abroad

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