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This weekend in Canadian literary events: August 17-19

Canadians can celebrate the fusion of fiction and poetry with history, science, and other art forms at events across the country this weekend, featured on Q&Q's events calendar: Experience 1912 “ from vaudeville to horse-and-buggie ... Read More »

August 16, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

By Steven W. Beattie

The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »

August 9, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

By Katie Gowrie

Deux Voiliers Publishing open house featuring Brendan Ray, Stephen Lorne Bennett, Chris Turner, and Con Cu, Collected Works Bookstore, Ottawa (June 1, 7 p.m., free) Niagara Literary Arts Festival kicks off with readings by Erno ... Read More »

June 1, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Fall preview 2011: Canadian fiction

By Steven W. Beattie

In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the fall season's biggest books. NOVELS One of the most anticipated releases of the fall season is surely the new novel from internationally acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje, ... Read More »

August 26, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

2011 ReLit longlist revealed

By Sue Carter

The very long list of nominees for the 2011 ReLit Awards, which celebrates novels, poetry, and short fiction titles published by Canadian independent presses, has been announced. ECW Press leads this year's longlist with nine ... Read More »

August 8, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

Al Purdy’s education

By Alina Seagal

On Tuesday, while reporting on the fate of Al Purdy's cottage, Q&Q contacted the famous poet's old school, Trenton High School in Trenton, Ontario. According to physics teacher Eric Lorenzen, who recently dug out microfilm ... Read More »

October 13, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Houellebecq steals from Wikipedia; the evils of present tense novels; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: Did Michel Houellebecq steal from Wikipedia? And if so, should he feel bad about it? Discuss Philips Pullman and Hencher bemoan inclusion of present tense novels on the Booker shortlist Booker judge ... Read More »

September 13, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Daily book biz round-up: Doctorow slams iPad; Tintin in trouble again

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: Lady Seinfeld innocent of vegetable plagiarism Tintin in trouble in the Congo again. Quick Snowy, run get help! N+1 gets a schmancy new website China Miéville now three times as nerdy 99-year-old ... Read More »

April 29, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Daily book biz round-up: evil mobsters, filthy librarians, and more

By Scott MacDonald

Your assortment of book news tidbits: Victoria booksellers told to be on lookout for ex-mobster Moore, Mantel make Orange Prize shortlist Hearty French and Dutch manage to make it to the LBF; Americans, Italians, and ... Read More »

April 20, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Daniel O’Thunder to kick off National Post’s online book club

By Stuart Woods

Earlier today, the folks at the National Post's books blog unveiled the inaugural selection for their newly launched virtual book club, known as The Afterword Reading Society. The chosen work is first-time B.C. novelist Ian ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

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Search Results by tag: evil

This weekend in Canadian literary events: August 17-19

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

Fall preview 2011: Canadian fiction

2011 ReLit longlist revealed

Al Purdy’s education

Daily book biz round-up: Houellebecq steals from Wikipedia; the evils of present tense novels; and more

Daily book biz round-up: Doctorow slams iPad; Tintin in trouble again

Daily book biz round-up: evil mobsters, filthy librarians, and more

Daniel O’Thunder to kick off National Post’s online book club

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