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Chretien draws a crowd

Exhibitors were cautiously optimistic on the first day of the BookExpo Canada trade show. Though the crowds seemed lighter than in past years, there were still long lineups throughout the day for just about every ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Events

BookNet's big show

By Q&Q Staff

It's a big show for BookNet Canada, which announced several new projects on the eve of this year's BookExpo. One of those is a study of the way returns affect the Canadian book market. "Nobody ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

Ed Carson hired by the University of Toronto

By Q&Q Staff

Ed Carson, who stepped down from his position as president of Penguin Group Canada in May, is starting a new job as chief business and associate director at the University of Toronto School of Continuing ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Industry news

Singing with James Patterson

By Q&Q Staff

The final BOOKED! event was an interview and Q&A with the immensely popular U.S. thriller author James Patterson, held at Harbourfront on Sunday afternoon. The crowd wasn't particularly large – about 60 – but they ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

So you want to be a bookseller

By Q&Q Staff

One of the attractions at this year's Canadian Booksellers Association booth is an advance display copy of The Canadian Bookselling Primer, a manual put together by CBA staff that will be available shortly for both ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

No Manda party this year

By Q&Q Staff

Many BookExpo attendees were sorry to hear that Canadian Manda Group would not be hosting a Sunday night party this year. When asked about it, vice-president Carey Low noted that the annual event typically bears ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Events, Industry news

Heard & Overheard (Saturday and Sunday miscellany)

By Q&Q Staff

"I don't think my book is on top of the Times bestseller list because of my blue eyes and sexual charisma, even though that is why you are all here tonight." – Author Christopher Hitchens, ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

The Klein/Hitchens switch

By Q&Q Staff

Many audience members going into Saturday night's Booked! event with Christopher Hitchens, Naomi Klein, and Linda McQuaig, were probably expecting some healthy – possibly even vitriolic – debate among the three political authors. But each ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

Sunday at the trade show, part 1

By Q&Q Staff

To view more pics from the Sunday trade show, click ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized

Event photos: Phyllis Bruce Books 15th anniversary party

By Q&Q Staff

A crowd of well-wishers came to congratulate HarperCollins Canada editor Phyllis Bruce on the 15th anniversary of her imprint at a party held at Coupe Space in Toronto's east end on Saturday afternoon. HarperCollins Canada ... Read More »

June 10, 2007 | Filed under: Events

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Chretien draws a crowd

BookNet's big show

Ed Carson hired by the University of Toronto

Singing with James Patterson

So you want to be a bookseller

No Manda party this year

Heard & Overheard (Saturday and Sunday miscellany)

The Klein/Hitchens switch

Sunday at the trade show, part 1

Event photos: Phyllis Bruce Books 15th anniversary party

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