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Books of the Year 2010: Covers of the Year

There's no formula for choosing the books of the year. Some break ground, some tackle familiar themes with new energy. Some represent the best work from established authors, some introduce us to important new voices. ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

No to dead-parent narration?

By Alina Seagal

Generations of pre-J.K. Rowling books described kids acting (mostly) without adult supervision. Among other KidLit classics, characters from Peter Pan, Pippi Longstocking, and The Chronicles of Narnia often had at least one missing parent. But ... Read More »

September 21, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: new Oprah pick coming; money for Ontario textbooks?; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: Oprah prepares to announce new book club pick, and it's not Freedom Scholastic Book Club takes new marketing approach Dalton McGuinty makes vague reference to helping Ontario schools cover cost of textbooks ... Read More »

September 2, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Daily book biz round-up: new Kindle reviewed; World Fantasy Award nominees unveiled; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: The New York Times reviews the new Kindle Beaten down by Random House, Andrew Wylie now in talks with Penguin World Fantasy Award shortlist unveiled BookNet Canada looks for speakers for next ... Read More »

August 26, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Davidar tells his side of the story

By Scott MacDonald

Former Penguin Canada president David Davidar has hit back at claims by ex-employee Lisa Rundle that he had sexually harassed her over a three-year period. Via his lawyer, Peter Downard, Davidar released a lengthy statement ... Read More »

June 21, 2010 | Filed under: Industry news

Portrait of David Davidar as a young man

By Scott MacDonald

While researching the ongoing David Davidar sexual harassment scandal, Q&Q came across an archival newspaper column written by one of his former mentors, the late Indian poet and columnist Dom Moraes. The piece, written in ... Read More »

June 16, 2010 | Filed under: Industry news

UPDATED: David Davidar to leave Penguin

By Scott MacDonald

Penguin Canada president David Davidar “ who took over the firm in fall 2003 and has been widely credited with returning it to good health “ will soon be leaving the company and returning to ... Read More »

June 8, 2010 | Filed under: Industry news

Daily book biz round-up: Penguin and Amazon make up; Garrison Keillor gets piled on; and more

By Scott MacDonald

More news from around the Web: The New York Times takes stock of BookExpo America Penguin and Amazon finally reconcile their differences. Aww! Chinese author sues Google for scanning her book. Good luck with that ... Read More »

May 27, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Jeff Rubin, Rod McQueen among National Business Book Award nominees

By Scott MacDonald

The five finalists for the 25th annual National Business Book Award have been announced. The award, worth $20,000, is presented to an author of an outstanding Canadian business-related book published in English or French. The ... Read More »

May 11, 2010 | Filed under: Awards

Daily book biz round-up: Crown restructured; Nancy Drew turns 80; and more

By Scott MacDonald

A spot of book news to close out the week: Maya Mavjee announces Crown restructuring Penguin comes out on top in iBookstore stats A look at Robert J. Sawyer's Mississauga office Nancy Drew: 80 years ... Read More »

April 30, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

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Search Results by tag: Penguin

Books of the Year 2010: Covers of the Year

No to dead-parent narration?

Daily book biz round-up: new Oprah pick coming; money for Ontario textbooks?; and more

Daily book biz round-up: new Kindle reviewed; World Fantasy Award nominees unveiled; and more

Davidar tells his side of the story

Portrait of David Davidar as a young man

UPDATED: David Davidar to leave Penguin

Daily book biz round-up: Penguin and Amazon make up; Garrison Keillor gets piled on; and more

Jeff Rubin, Rod McQueen among National Business Book Award nominees

Daily book biz round-up: Crown restructured; Nancy Drew turns 80; and more

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