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Book links roundup: 2011 Canadian bestsellers, Apple self-publishing rumours, and more

Random House of Canada and Penguin Canada lead Canadian entries on the 2011 Globe & Mail bestsellers' list Is Apple launching a digital self-publishing program? Kitty lit: reimagined classics from The Sound and the Furry ... Read More »

January 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Josef Skvorecky, author of The Engineer of Human Souls, dies at 87

By Stuart Woods

The dissident writer and publisher Josef Skvorecky, author of 1984's Governor General's Literary Award“winning novel The Engineer of Human Souls, has died at the age of 87, according to media reports. Skvorecky came to Canada ... Read More »

January 3, 2012 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011

By Steven W. Beattie

Critic, gadfly, supporter of the Iraq war, misogynist, atheist. Christopher Hitchens was all these things. He was also one of the most erudite and plain-spoken writers of his day, possessed of intelligence, wit, and interests ... Read More »

December 16, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Toronto Public Library Board balks at 10 per cent budget cut

By Natalie Samson

Last night, in its final meeting of the year, the Toronto Public Library Board approved a cut of 5.9 per cent to its 2012 operating budget. The 2012 budget now stands at just over $164 ... Read More »

December 13, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

Weekend reading list: the top stories from around our offices

By Sue Carter

Every weekend Q&Q rounds up highlights from other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. This week's top stories include teaching your kids classic Canadian songs and Movember grooming advice. Thirteen great songs every Canadian ... Read More »

November 12, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Ling Zhang responds to accusations of plagiarism

By Natalie Samson

This week, the controversy dogging Chinese-Canadian author Ling Zhang's second novel, Gold Mountain Blues, flared up again as prominent Chinese-Canadian authors Wayson Choy, Sky Lee, and Paul Yee signed a letter asking Penguin Canada to ... Read More »

October 7, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Events, Industry news

CLA kicks off Canadian Library Month

By Natalie Samson

The Canadian Library Association kicked off Canadian Library Month on Tuesday. Throughout the month of October, libraries across the country will host events to raise awareness about the importance of libraries in the nation's communities. ... Read More »

October 5, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Events, Libraries

Kobo Reading Life and Facebook partner for “frictionless” social e-reading

By Sue Carter

Soon Facebook users won't have to click a button to tell their friends what they're reading. Yesterday at F8, Facebook's annual developers conference, Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis announced that its e-reading app, Kobo Reading Life, ... Read More »

September 23, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

Seth wins Harbourfront Festival Prize

By Natalie Samson

Organizers at the International Festival of Authors have named cartoonist and graphic novelist Seth the winner of the 2011 Harbourfront Festival Prize. The $10,000 prize honours an individual whose work has substantially contributed to the ... Read More »

September 21, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

TPL union names winners of lunch with Atwood contest

By Natalie Samson

The Toronto Public Library Workers Union has announced the winners of its "Why My Library Matters to Me" personal essay contest. Each of the 44 winners will have lunch and tour a local literary landmark ... Read More »

September 15, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

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Search Results by tag: CLA

Book links roundup: 2011 Canadian bestsellers, Apple self-publishing rumours, and more

Josef Skvorecky, author of The Engineer of Human Souls, dies at 87

Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011

Toronto Public Library Board balks at 10 per cent budget cut

Weekend reading list: the top stories from around our offices

Ling Zhang responds to accusations of plagiarism

CLA kicks off Canadian Library Month

Kobo Reading Life and Facebook partner for “frictionless” social e-reading

Seth wins Harbourfront Festival Prize

TPL union names winners of lunch with Atwood contest

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