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Gore Verbinski to direct adaptation of Guy Delisle’s Pyongyang

Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango) will produce and direct an adaptation of Guy Delisle's 2005 graphic novel Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea (Drawn & Quarterly), about the Quebec-born artist's travels through the ... Read More »

January 30, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Amazon declares ebooks “multi-billion-dollar category”

By Sue Carter

While Amazon yesterday reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and a decrease in sales for physical books, the company also announced that sales for ebooks have been steadily climbing. In a press release, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos ... Read More »

January 30, 2013 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Hilary Mantel picks up Costa award, Maurice Sendak’s posthumous book, and more

By Natalie Sequeira

Hilary Mantel's Bring up the Bodies named Costa Book of the Year Vanity Fair posts excerpt from Maurice Sendak's posthumous My Brother's ... Read More »

January 30, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Amy Poehler to publish “non-linear diary” with HarperCollins

By Sue Carter

Following in the footsteps of her best-selling BFF Tina Fey, Amy Poehler is the latest celebrity to sign a book deal. The spring 2014 title is described as an "illustrated, non-linear diary full of humour ... Read More »

January 29, 2013 | Filed under: Authors, Deals, Industry news

Ancient manuscripts burned in Timbuktu, the world’s smallest bookstore, and more

By Natalie Sequeira

Timbuktu loses ancient manuscripts as city library torched by Islamist militants Ontario bookshop dubs itself World's Smallest Bookstore David Shapiro on the popularity of marathon readings Katherine Applegate wins John Newbery Medal for The One ... Read More »

January 29, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

BookNet bestsellers: thrillers

By Sue Carter

Steve Berry's political cat-and-mouse cliffhanger tops this week's bestsellers' list for thrillers. For the two weeks ending Jan. 20: 1. The Columbus Affair, Steve Berry (Ballantine Books/Random House, $10.99 mm, 9780345526526) 2. Catch Me, Lisa ... Read More »

January 28, 2013 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Jon Klassen wins Caldecott medal

By Sue Carter

Canadian-born illustrator Jon Klassen has won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for his picture book This Is Not My Hat (Candlewick Press/Random House). Presented by the American Library Association, the Caldecott is the top honour for ... Read More »

January 28, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Barnes & Noble announces store closures, 200 years of Pride and Prejudice, and more

By Natalie Sequeira

Barnes & Noble to close more than 100 stores over next 10 years Today marks 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice The case for and against Random House Canada's solid Pantone covers The Russian Library ... Read More »

January 28, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Australia’s banned books, Armstrong sued, and more

By Natalie Sequeira

National Archives displays Australia's banned books Lance Armstrong sued for selling autobiograpy as non-fiction Author ... Read More »

January 25, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Josip Novakovich shortlisted for Man Booker international prize, stolen rare books discovered in Nova Scotia, and more

By Natalie Sequeira

Canadian Josip Novakovich nominated for Man Booker International Prize Nova Scotia police find stash of stolen rare books William Blake engravings found in ... Read More »

January 24, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

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