Books in the media this week: CBC Radio – Books Swing Time by Zadie Smith eBook Podcast The Hidden Keys by Andre Alexis eBook Podcast The Globe & Mail Moonglow by Michael Chabon eBook eAudiobook The Marriott Cell by Mohamed Fahmy eBook Judas by Amos Oz eBook eAudiobook […]
Looking to immerse yourself in a great book for a good long while? These will fit the bill quite nicely: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton eBook The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami eBook eAudiobook The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt eBook eAudiobook The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien eBook […]
For those of you are are science fiction fans or fantasy fans, perhaps you have heard of Mr. Martinez, he is quite a talented writer. His first published novel; "Gil's All Fright Diner" is an epic read about Werewolves, Zombies, Vampires, Armageddon and fast food. Since then he has been writing and publishing fantastic novels […]
“The best thing for being sad […] is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil […]
Books in the media this week: CBC Radio – Books The Boat Rocker by Ha Jin eBook eAudiobook Podcast Serial Monogamy by Kate Taylor eBook Podcast The Heaviness of Things that Float by Jennifer Manuel eBook Podcast The Party Wall by Catherine Leroux eBook Podcast The Globe and Mail Invisible North by […]
So long, Leonard. You made Canada proud.
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Congratulations to Madeleine Thien. Her novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing won’the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize last night. This book also won a Governor General's Literary Award last month and was on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize. Pretty impressive all round! Be sure to check out this list of past Scotiabank Giller […]
Are you writing a book? Do you have an unfinished novel or collection of stories tucked away in a desk drawer? Maybe it’s time to dust off that manuscript. Check out these books filled with tips and tricks for writers wanting to finish that project and get published or even self-publish. Did you know – […]