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Canadian literary event roundup: June 8-14

Patrick deWitt signing for Ablutions, Indigo Eaton Centre, Toronto (June 8, 12 p.m., free) The Adventure of the Process": The Writer's Guild of Alberta Conference and Alberta Book Awards Gala, Hotel Arts, Calgary (June 8“10, ... Read More »

June 8, 2012 | Filed under: Events

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

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

By Stuart Woods

The Canadian Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for this year's Libris Awards, which recognize literary achievement as well as behind-the-scenes contributions in the book industry, as voted on by independent booksellers. This year's awards ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: Awards

Book links roundup: Toronto Public Library reaches tentative deal, Charlie Kaufman’s book deal, and more

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Toronto Public Library workers reach tentative deal with the city Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman signs book deal with Grand Central Publishing Bronze statue of the Lorax stolen from Dr. Seuss's San Diego estate It's the last run ... Read More »

March 29, 2012 | Filed under: Book links, Libraries

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 24-March 1

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Freedom to Read Week kicks off Feb. 26. For a complete list of national events, visit the program's website. Here's a sample of other literary events happening across the country: Galiano Literary Festival presents a ... Read More »

February 24, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 10-16

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

It's another busy week for literary events. Here's a sample of what's going on across the country: Asim Hussain launches Khadijah Goes to School, Toronto Women's Bookstore (Feb. 11, 3 p.m., free) Sarah Ellis shares ... Read More »

February 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 3-9

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

It's another busy week for literary events. Here's a sample of what's going on across the country: Dinner and reading with Pico Iyer, Grano, Toronto (Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., $100) Ron Stevens signs Much Ado ... Read More »

February 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

By Natalie Samson

In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the spring season's new books. MEMOIR AND BIOGRAPHY Revolutionary activity in the Middle East and North Africa has created an appetite for stories about life in these ... Read More »

January 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Book links roundup: Apple to ship iPad 3 in March; rare Audubon to go for $10 million, and more

By Sue Carter

Apple to ship iPad 3 in March; iPad 4 in October A first edition of a rare Audubon book is yours for $10 million U.S. Popular Halifax secondhand bookstore owner to pack up 25 years ... Read More »

January 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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: Halifax

Canadian literary event roundup: June 8-14

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

CBA announces Libris Award nominees

Book links roundup: Toronto Public Library reaches tentative deal, Charlie Kaufman’s book deal, and more

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 24-March 1

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 10-16

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 3-9

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

Book links roundup: Apple to ship iPad 3 in March; rare Audubon to go for $10 million, and more

Room audiobook narrator Michal Friedman dies

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