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FYI: Ian McEwan Q&A in TNR

Ian McEwan is the subject of a Q&A in The New Republic that ranges from the perils of movie adaptations, the worth of literary realism, and McEwan's rarely concealed view on religion. McEwan also offers ... Read More »

January 14, 2008 | Filed under: Authors

How should libraries handle the homeless?

By Nathan Whitlock

Libraries and the homeless go together like “ actually, it's hard to say, because the relationship between the two is constantly changing, and differs from city to city, system to system, and even branch to ... Read More »

January 14, 2008 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

Bookmarks: Atwood has a new novel, so do Martin Amis and Salman Rushdie

By Nathan Whitlock

Some book-related links: Because it's been, what, almost four months since her last book, Atwood has a new novel coming (CBC.ca) Martin Amis has a new one, too “ guess what it's about.... (The Observer) ... Read More »

January 14, 2008 | Filed under: Book links

Writers strike = kids’ book boom?

By Scott MacDonald

From United Press International: Several people sidelined by the Hollywood writers strike said they are penning children's tales to pass the time while they wait to go back to work. "It's kind of a nice ... Read More »

January 11, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

Bookstore beauties

By Scott MacDonald

The Guardian has put together a list of the 10 prettiest looking bookstores in the world, and though not all of their selections are eye-poppers, they've certainly found some doozies. The first two, in particular ... Read More »

January 11, 2008 | Filed under: Bookselling

Ontario’s Lt-Gov to continue book drive

By Nathan Whitlock

This was announced last week, but it's worth mentioning. From the Toronto Star: Aiming for quality over quantity, Ontario Lieutenant- Governor David Onley is asking citizens to donate new children's books to help aboriginal kids ... Read More »

January 10, 2008 | Filed under: Industry news, Libraries

Vincent Lam up for Story Prize in the U.S.

By Nathan Whitlock

From CBC.ca: Giller Prize winner Vincent Lam has been shortlisted for the Story Prize for short fiction for his book, Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures. The Story Prize is an annual U.S. book award for short ... Read More »

January 10, 2008 | Filed under: Awards

Book prices for pundits

By Stuart Woods

As New York Times critic Dwight Garner highlights on his blog, Abebooks is reporting on its website that collectible editions of Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father, the Democrat hopeful's 1995 autobiography, have sold through ... Read More »

January 8, 2008 | Filed under: Bookselling

jPod’s mixed blessings

By Stuart Woods

Preliminary reviews of CBC TV's jPod are in, and so far critical reception of the new hour-long comedy-drama series “ based on the novel by Douglas Coupland “ is decidedly mixed. The only wholeheartedly favourable ... Read More »

January 8, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

Canadian authors get inked

By Stuart Woods

What do George Orwell, Dorothy Parker, and John Irving all have in common? A penchant for tattoos, according to an article posted on the website of Abebooks, the Victoria-based online book retailer. The piece opens ... Read More »

January 8, 2008 | Filed under: Book news

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FYI: Ian McEwan Q&A in TNR

How should libraries handle the homeless?

Bookmarks: Atwood has a new novel, so do Martin Amis and Salman Rushdie

Writers strike = kids’ book boom?

Bookstore beauties

Ontario’s Lt-Gov to continue book drive

Vincent Lam up for Story Prize in the U.S.

Book prices for pundits

jPod’s mixed blessings

Canadian authors get inked

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