Books

The latest news about books and literature, including fiction, non-fiction, educational and children’s titles. Learn about the newest book releases, launches, and tours. Get announcements of educational conferences, literacy campaigns, book fairs, literary festivals, and other important events. This section also offers releases regarding writing contests and competitions, along with news about the financial performance of publishing companies and book distributors and retailers.

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09:00 ET Media advisory - Her Excellency will present the Governor General's Literary Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada's top literary...

Apr 08, 2024, 08:04 ET Breaking Barriers, Uniting Worlds: Canadian Author Chronicles the Global Journey of Women Coaches in Groundbreaking New Book

(https://www.iguanabooks.ca/ ) OTTAWA, ON, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Stories of Resilience and Courage: Women Coaches Form a Global Community is a newly...

Apr 04, 2024, 09:00 ET Holland America Line Teams Up with Audible to Offer a Virtual Book Club Allowing Guests to Stay Connected to the Brand On Board and Ashore

Holland America Line is working with Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, as the first cruise line to offer a...

Apr 02, 2024, 22:22 ET INDIGO AGREES TO BE TAKEN PRIVATE BY TRILOGY AT $2.50 PER SHARE

Indigo enters into definitive agreement at increased offer price relative to initial proposal Shareholders will receive $2.50 per share in cash,...

Apr 02, 2024, 07:17 ET Kevin Guest Says This Spring Cultivate a Growth Mindset: The Essential Soft Skill for Business Success in 2024

As the business world evolves at an unprecedented rate, the need for individuals who possess a robust growth mindset has never been more critical....

Mar 13, 2024, 22:02 ET Maxime Bernier Among Panelists Sharing Vision of a More Just Canada for All

OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Amidst the charming backdrop of the Ottawa International Food and Book Expo, a panel of distinguished speakers is...

Mar 07, 2024, 07:53 ET MARGARET WATKINS: LIFE & WORK AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Written by Mary O'Connor, the new open-access online art book celebrates one of the most influential Canadian photographers of her generation and is...

Mar 06, 2024, 10:00 ET 2024 Lionel Gelber Prize awarded to Timothy Garton Ash for Homelands: A Personal History of Europe

munkschool.utoronto.ca/gelber | @gelberprize | #GelberPrize Homelands: A Personal History of Europe selected as the best non-fiction book published...

Mar 05, 2024, 17:00 ET Locus Robotics Partners With Booktopia To Revolutionise Its Customer Order Fulfilment

Locus Robotics, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfilment warehouses, has partnered with leading online Australian book...

Mar 04, 2024, 08:30 ET Iconic Self-Defense Classic 'Destructive Self-Defense Course' by Joe Weider Returns in a Remarkable New Edition

The legendary Joe Weider's groundbreaking work, 'Destructive Self-Defense Course', originally published in 1961, is set to make a triumphant return...

Feb 28, 2024, 07:03 ET Kevin Guest Says Leap Forward on Leap Day

Every four years, we're given with a unique gift—one extra day. Feb. 29, 2024 is Leap Day, a rare occasion that offers an additional 24 hours in the...

Feb 26, 2024, 18:10 ET Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Roberts and Maria Shriver Join 260,000+ Women LIVE to Celebrate Jamie Kern Lima Helping Women Build Self-Worth!

Jamie Kern Lima and a history-making 260,000+ women joined LIVE, including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Roberts, Maria Shriver and more all...

Feb 16, 2024, 04:00 ET IFPA Releases an Innovative Psoriatic Care Roadmap and Action Playbook

IFPA Forum Asia 2023, held in Singapore, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including patient advocates, their associations, family...

Feb 15, 2024, 19:03 ET Canadian Icon Bill Welychka to Emcee the Ottawa International Food and Book Expo 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - In a thrilling announcement, the Ottawa International Food and Book Expo 2024 has appointed Bill Welychka as the...

Feb 06, 2024, 09:00 ET New podcast examines Métis culture and rights

EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The authors of the widely acclaimed 2023 Métis book The True Canadians: Forgotten Nevermore have launched a new...

Feb 05, 2024, 09:10 ET Launch of an online store to help entrepreneurs cope with cancer

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Christiane Constantineau, cash flow expert, businesswoman and consultant, today announced the official launch of...

Feb 01, 2024, 17:01 ET TRILOGY ANNOUNCES INDIGO PRIVATIZATION PROPOSAL

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. ("TRHI") and Trilogy Investments L.P. ("TILP") (together, "Trilogy") announced today that...

Jan 31, 2024, 19:00 ET The 14th Spring Festival Book Exposition held around the world

During the Chinese New Year of 2024, the 14th Spring Festival Book Exposition organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group)...

Jan 25, 2024, 10:49 ET Klusmann Report confirms: Russian payments made to documentary filmmaker were unknown to NDR

Picture is available at AP - The investigation into the Hubert Seipel case commissioned by NDR has been completed. The report issued by former...
MEDIA ADVISORY - Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2024 to focus on the affordability crisis and the cost of doing business

Jan 23, 2024, 09:00 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2024 to focus on the affordability crisis and the cost of doing business

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM is back from January 29 to February ...

Jan 19, 2024, 11:26 ET Three students awarded the Price McIntosh Bursary from Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada announces recipients of 2023–2024 Price McIntosh Bursary GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Library and Archives Canada...

Jan 17, 2024, 01:32 ET Ottawa International Food, Crafts & Book Expo 2024: Inviting Vendors From Across North America

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2024 The vibrant city of Ottawa is gearing up for a spectacular showcase of creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity with...

Jan 10, 2024, 10:00 ET Expert international jury announced for the 2024 Lionel Gelber Prize

— Prize awarded annually to the best English-language book about international affairs — TORONTO, WASHINGTON, LONDON, and ROME, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - ...

Jan 09, 2024, 08:00 ET When Business Is Love: The Spirit of Hästens--At Work, At Play, and Everywhere in Your Life by CEO Jan Ryde Awakens Readers to a Transformative Approach

Available today in hardcover, as an eBook, and an audiobook narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jon Hamm, WHEN BUSINESS IS LOVE:...

Jan 03, 2024, 07:27 ET Kevin Guest Names 2024 the Year of Connection

In what some call the era of digital disconnection, 2024 should be the year of human connection to fight loneliness and anxiety, according to one...

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