Posts Filed Under: books

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Book City Closes a Chapter

The book chain's Annex flagship winds down after a 38-year run.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 17th, 9:13 am

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2013 Villain: David Gilmour

Nominated for: sending women writers "down the hall."

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 31st, 3:20 am

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The World’s Biggest Bookstore Will Close in February

The Yonge-Dundas-area landmark is shutting down after 33 years.

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 21st, 11:00 am

The Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair, Where Some Books Cost More Than Cars

The Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair is more dazzling than dusty.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 12th, 9:15 am

Army of Lovers Breathes New Life Into Will Munro’s Legacy

Gay artist and activist Will Munro's life ended too soon. A new book tells his story through the eyes of those who knew him.

By Kevin Scott Oct. 23rd, 9:30 am

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Dave Bidini Talks About Hockey, Canadian Identity, and Childhood Heroes

The 50-year-old writer and musician's latest book, Keon and Me, may be his most personal to date.

By Joshua Kloke (Guest Contributor) Oct. 3rd, 9:30 am

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Girls Get a Monster of Their Own

Emily Pohl-Weary's new novel, Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl, is the story of a teenage girl dealing with both sudden fame and lycanthropy.

By Chris Dart Sep. 24th, 12:30 pm

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Toronto Public Library Now Lets Users Download Free Magazines

Digital versions of popular magazines are free for the taking on TPL's website.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 20th, 9:30 am

Local Small Presses Sell Their Wares at a New Book Fair

At the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library's first-ever Small Press Fair, Canada's small publishers showed attendees that print is not dead.

By Natalie Zina Walschots • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 9th, 4:00 pm

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Spotted: A Library in a Phone Booth

Here's one way of prolonging the lives of urban payphones.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 9th, 9:15 am

The 2013 Toronto Book Awards Finalists Have Been Announced

Five works made the shortlist for the 39th edition of the annual Toronto Book Awards.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 15th, 3:00 pm

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Chuck Klosterman Talks Villains, Drugs, and Rob Ford at the Gladstone

Pop-culture essayist Chuck Klosterman preached to his choir at the Gladstone Hotel.

By Jessica Bloom • Photo by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaJul. 24th, 2:00 pm

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What Did People Try to Get Pulled From Toronto Library Shelves Last Year?

Toronto Public Library has revealed the titles of items people complained about in 2012.

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 20th, 4:15 pm

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Historicist: A Box of Laura Secord

When Frank O'Connor launched his candy chain a century ago, he saw its ideals embodied in the War of 1812 heroine.

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 13th, 12:00 pm

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Arguing for the Cultural Importance of Grindr

In Meet Grindr, author Jaime Woo writes that the gay hookup app doesn't get the respect it deserves.

By Chris Dart Mar. 1st, 9:00 am

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Toronto’s Coolest Vending Machines

The best of the best in automatically dispensed goods.

By Terri Coles Feb. 26th, 12:45 pm

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Bookshop Nicholas Hoare Closing This Spring

One of Toronto's greatest book lovers, Nicholas Hoare, is retiring.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Dean BradleyFeb. 15th, 5:28 pm

Some Great Idea Charts Toronto’s Post-Amalgamation Journey

A new book by longtime columnist Edward Keenan suggests diversity is Toronto's strength, and engagement its saviour.

By David Demchuk Jan. 28th, 9:45 am