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Bookmarks: porn, piracy, and the Google book settlement

Some book-related links: Best thing about an e-reader? You can read smut, and no one has to know On a similar note: the top ten most pirated e-books of 2009 (#1: the Kamasutra; #2: Adobe ... Read More »

September 2, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Lev Grossman plots out the future of fiction

By Nathan Whitlock

Author and critic Lev Grossman, writing in the Wall Street Journal, claims that "difficult" novels have had their day, and we are witnessing the rebirth of old skool storytelling and books that everyone can get ... Read More »

September 2, 2009 | Filed under: Opinion, Writing life

Douglas Coupland video clips available on iTunes

By Alison Potstra

Fans of quirky writer, visual artist, and Canadian cultural icon Douglas Coupland can watch three free video clips inspired by his new novel Generation A via the iTunes Store. Set in the near future, Generation A ... Read More »

September 1, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Introducing Q&Q’s new staff writer

By Stuart Woods

The entire staff of Q&Q is pleased to introduce our new staff writer, Zoe Whittall. Zoe may be known to some of our readers already: she's the author of the novels Bottle Rocket Hearts (Cormorant ... Read More »

August 31, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Munro scuppers anticipated battle of the titans

By Steven W. Beattie

Anyone who was champing at the bit for an awards-season showdown between the two reigning CanLit deities “ Alice Munro and Margaret Atwood “ must be feeling a bit disappointed following the news that Munro ... Read More »

August 31, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Excelsior! Disney buys Marvel

By Steven W. Beattie

What do Bambi and Wolverine have in common? If all goes according to plan, they'll both soon be part of the Disney family. According to The Wall Street Journal's Market Watch website, the deal, which ... Read More »

August 31, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Litmag funding should be administered by Canada Council, MagsCan says

By Stuart Woods

Despite strong words to the contrary from Canadian heritage minister James Moore, there may still be hope for Canada's small literary and arts magazines. In a pre-budget submission delivered to the federal finance committee earlier ... Read More »

August 27, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Emily Schultz’s Heaven is Small scores film deal

By Suzanne Gardner

Emily Schultz's second novel, Heaven is Small (House of Anansi Press, has been optioned by the Gemini award-winning Markham Street Films. Although MSF is best-known for producing documentaries, the company has also worked on several ... Read More »

August 27, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Author, journalist Dominick Dunne dies at 83

By Suzanne Gardner

Hollywood producer turned writer Dominick Dunne passed away yesterday at his home in Manhattan after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 83. Dunne was famous for his five best-selling novels that centred on scandal ... Read More »

August 27, 2009 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Atwood, Hornby, and Ellroy kick off 36th season of Authors at Harbourfront

By Suzanne Gardner

In advance of the 30th anniversary of the Harbourfront International Festival of Authors (IFOA XXX) this October, Authors at Harbourfront has announced the first group of events for the fall season, featuring on-stage interviews, readings, ... Read More »

August 26, 2009 | Filed under: Authors, Book news, Events

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Bookmarks: porn, piracy, and the Google book settlement

Lev Grossman plots out the future of fiction

Douglas Coupland video clips available on iTunes

Introducing Q&Q’s new staff writer

Munro scuppers anticipated battle of the titans

Excelsior! Disney buys Marvel

Litmag funding should be administered by Canada Council, MagsCan says

Emily Schultz’s Heaven is Small scores film deal

Author, journalist Dominick Dunne dies at 83

Atwood, Hornby, and Ellroy kick off 36th season of Authors at Harbourfront

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