Search Results by tag: Emma Donoghue

Brie Larson wins Golden Globe for Room performance

Actress Brie Larson won a Golden Globe Award on Jan. 10 for her role in the film adaptation of Irish-Canadian author Emma Donoghue's 2010 novel, Room. The actress thanked Donoghue, who also wrote the film's ... Read More »

January 11, 2016 | Filed under: Awards, Book culture

Q&A: Emma Donoghue on writing the film adaptation for Room

By Alexander Huls

It should come as no surprise to anyone who has read Emma Donoghue’s international bestselling novel Room that it would eventually find its way to the big screen. What’s particularly exciting about the movie version ... Read More »

September 15, 2015 | Filed under: Book culture

Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

By Emma Renda

Pro-Russian demonstrators burn Ukrainian-language books in weekend protests "Open textbooks" replacing traditional resources in some high schools Chinese publishing industry sets sights on next "big book" Beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti to publish 60 years of travel journals Latest ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Frank O’Connor longlist announced

By Julie Baldassi

The 2013 Frank O'Connor International Short Story longlist has been announced, with eight Canadian women (plus two men) contending for the â‚¬25,000 prize. Among the 75 longlisted authors are Junot DiÃ¡z, Joyce Carol Oates, 2010 ... Read More »

April 8, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (6)

By Katie Gowrie

Tanis Rideout makes her debut on this week's list with her first novel, Above All Things. For the two weeks ending June 24, 2012: 1. The Cat's Table, Michael Ondaatje (Vintage Canada, $22 pa, 9780307401427) ... Read More »

July 3, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (2)

By Sue Carter

Perennial favourites mix with new titles in this week's bestsellers list, covering Canadian fiction. For the two weeks ending March 18, 2012: 1. Flash and Bones, Kathy Reichs (Pocket/Simon & Schuster, $17 pa, 9781451675290) 2. ... Read More »

March 26, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Esi Edugyan, Emma Donoghue make Orange Prize longlist

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Esi Edugyan In honour of International Women's Day, the Orange Prize for Fiction, celebrating "excellence, originality, and accessibility in women's writing," has announced its 2012 longlist, which includes two celebrated Canadian authors. Emma Donoghue, whose ... Read More »

March 8, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: is U.S. publishing born from piracy, visually impaired Canadians address copyright committee, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Is the U.S. publishing industry built on piracy? Visually impaired Canadians address accessibility of print materials at Bill C-11 hearings Stephen Colbert rants about The Lorax's many product tie-ins Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson writes a ... Read More »

February 28, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Esi Edugyan's Scotiabank Giller Prize“winning novel, Half-Blood Blues, remains on top of this week's Canadian fiction bestsellers' list. For the two weeks ending Jan. 22: 1. Half-Blood Blues, Esi Edugyan (Thomas Allen Publishers, $24.95 pa, 9780887627415) 2. ... Read More »

January 30, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Room audiobook narrator Michal Friedman dies

By Sue Carter

Michal Friedman, a New York“based actor and singer whose career included vocal work for several audiobooks, died on Nov. 25, from complications related to a Cesarean section after giving birth to healthy twins. Most recently, ... Read More »

December 9, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

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Search Results by tag: Emma Donoghue

Brie Larson wins Golden Globe for Room performance

Q&A: Emma Donoghue on writing the film adaptation for Room

Ukrainian books burned by pro-Russian protesters, “open textbooks” introduced in high schools, and more

Frank O’Connor longlist announced

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (6)

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction (2)

Esi Edugyan, Emma Donoghue make Orange Prize longlist

Book links roundup: is U.S. publishing born from piracy, visually impaired Canadians address copyright committee, and more

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian fiction

Room audiobook narrator Michal Friedman dies

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