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McArthur to lose Hachette U.K. lines

Earlier today, the international publishing giant Hachette Book Group announced that it will be moving Canadian sales and distribution of its U.K. lines to its U.S. offices. The decision will have major ramifications for several ... Read More »

May 7, 2009 | Filed under: Industry news

James Frey vs. Oprah: Frey strikes back

By Suzanne Gardner

Bright Shiny Morning, the third book by Oprah-blacklisted author James Frey, is arriving in paperback next week with an added passage that seems to be based on Frey's appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show three ... Read More »

May 7, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

The next of Kindle

By Nathan Whitlock

After much fevered expectation on the part of tech-heads, nerds, and people with money to burn, the new Star Trek movie big-ass version of the Kindle has finally arrived. From the Financial Times: Amazon, the ... Read More »

May 6, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Robert J. Sawyer launches Wake, signs a leg

By Nathan Whitlock

Last week, Robert J. Sawyer “ a.k.a. the Canadian author most likely to have his brain kept alive in a jar for centuries to come (Christian BÃ¶k being a close second) “ launched his newest ... Read More »

May 6, 2009 | Filed under: Authors, Events

Peter C. Newman does Ignatieff

By Nathan Whitlock

Peter C. Newman, known for chronicling the lives of Canada's biggest, richest, and vainest, has been tapped by Random House Canada to write a biography of Michael Ignatieff, the noted author and academic recently coronated ... Read More »

May 6, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

J.G. Ballard’s final short story in The New Yorker

By Suzanne Gardner

[UPDATE: This story has been corrected to note the previous publications of Ballard's story.] The New Yorker has published a short story by science-fiction icon J.G. Ballard, who passed away on April 19. Originally published ... Read More »

May 5, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Bam! Pow! Whazamo!

By Suzanne Gardner

Open Book: Toronto has launched a new online event this month to celebrate Canadian comics and graphic novels. Whazamo! Ontario Graphic Novel Month intends to showcase both well-known and newbie Canadian graphic novelists and illustrators ... Read More »

May 5, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

New large-format Kindle goes after the textbook market

By Suzanne Gardner

The new, larger-screen Kindle (which is rumoured to be unveiled by Amazon tomorrow) will be better able to display charts, diagrams, and images than the current six-inch screen. According to an article in The Wall ... Read More »

May 5, 2009 | Filed under: Book news, Bookselling

Deal gives U.S. talk show host book profit sharing

By Suzanne Gardner

American talk show host, author, and staunchly conservative political commentator Glenn Beck has signed a wide-ranging contract with Simon & Schuster that will allow him a greater share in the profits of his forthcoming titles, ... Read More »

May 4, 2009 | Filed under: Book news, Deals

Bookmarks: the new large-format Kindle, layoffs at Waterstone’s, and more

By Stuart Woods

Sundry links from around the Web: Rumours abound that the launch of a new, big-screen Kindle is only days away Waterstone's, the U.K.'s largest book retailer, cuts up to 650 positions The Toronto Star offers ... Read More »

May 4, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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McArthur to lose Hachette U.K. lines

James Frey vs. Oprah: Frey strikes back

The next of Kindle

Robert J. Sawyer launches Wake, signs a leg

Peter C. Newman does Ignatieff

J.G. Ballard’s final short story in The New Yorker

Bam! Pow! Whazamo!

New large-format Kindle goes after the textbook market

Deal gives U.S. talk show host book profit sharing

Bookmarks: the new large-format Kindle, layoffs at Waterstone’s, and more

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