Search Results by tag: HarperCollins Canada

Downton Abbey rejuvenates interest in Edwardian literature

Lisbeth Salander, your days at the top of bestsellers' lists may be numbered. The Toronto Star reports that the popular British television series Downton Abbey, which airs on PBS in North America, is creating a ... Read More »

January 24, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

By Sue Carter

Books about physical and financial health dominate this week's Canadian non-fiction bestsellers' list, for the two weeks ending Jan. 15: 1. The Wealthy Barber Returns, David Chilton (Financial Awareness, $19.95 pa, 9780968394748) 2. The Looneyspoons ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

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

Gill, Westoll among Charles Taylor Prize nominees

By Stuart Woods

Just as a pair of novels came to dominate the past fall's literary awards season, so too has a pair of non-fiction titles, about tree-planting in the Pacific Northwest and a group of chimps living ... Read More »

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

Charles Taylor Prize reveals first ever longlist

By Stuart Woods

Since it was launched in 2000, the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-fiction has traditionally been among the first major literary prizes celebrated in the new year. Now, for the first time, organizers have revealed ... Read More »

December 12, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction finalists announced

By Sue Carter

The B.C. Achievement Foundation has announced the shortlist for the B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction. Chosen from a longlist of 10 titles, the finalists are: Bad Animals: A Father's Accidental Education in Autism by ... Read More »

December 8, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Picnicface conquers Canada

By Sue Carter

With over 40 million views on YouTube, a TV show, and a feature film to their credit, Halifax sketch-comedy troupe Picnicface has filled many a belly with laughter. This week, the eight-member group won the ... Read More »

October 20, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Robert J. Wiersema signs with HarperCollins Canada

By Stuart Woods

Victoria author (and frequent Q&Q reviewer) Robert J. Wiersema has landed at HarperCollins Canada for his next novel. Black Feathers, set to appear in 2013, is a coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old girl, Cassie, that ... Read More »

October 6, 2011 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Clement Virgo’s film adaptation of Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes moves into production

By Sue Carter

Canadian film director Clément Virgo (Poor Boy's Game, Lie With Me) is developing an adaptation of Lawrence Hill's bestseller, The Book of Negroes, to begin shooting next year. Hill's publisher, HarperCollins Canada, sold the film ... Read More »

September 28, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

City of Vancouver Book Award reveals shortlist

By Natalie Samson

The City of Vancouver's Cultural Services department released the shortlist for the 2011 City of Vancouver Book Award today. The award recognizes the year's books that best "demonstrate excellence and enhance readers' understanding of Vancouver's ... Read More »

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

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Search Results by tag: HarperCollins Canada

Downton Abbey rejuvenates interest in Edwardian literature

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

Gill, Westoll among Charles Taylor Prize nominees

Charles Taylor Prize reveals first ever longlist

B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction finalists announced

Picnicface conquers Canada

Robert J. Wiersema signs with HarperCollins Canada

Clement Virgo’s film adaptation of Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes moves into production

City of Vancouver Book Award reveals shortlist

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