In Saturday’s National Post I ask Canadian writers to add a word to The Novelist’s Lexicon; profile experimental poet Jonathan Ball; and round-up some of the best Christmas gifts for book nerds.
In this week’s edition of the arts section’s new Culture Club, I talk with Steven W. Beattie, Ron Nurwisah, and Antanas Sileika about the end of literary awards season.
In Tuesday’s National Post I talk with Scott Griffin and Damian Rogers about the Griffin Trust’s latest initiative, the Canada-wide poetry recitation contest Poetry in Voice.
In Saturday’s National Post, I talk to Salman Rushdie about his new novel, Luka and the Fire of Life.
In Wednesday’s National Post, I report on the winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards, and talk with Douglas & McIntyre art director Peter Cocking about his cover design for The Sentimentalists.
Gaspereau Press and Douglas & McIntyre have reached a deal, which means copies of Johanna Skibsrud’s Giller Prize-winning novel The Sentimentalists will be in stores by next week. I also preview the Governor General’s Literary Awards.
A ton of things in Saturday’s National Post: I take a look at the conflict of interest question arising from this year’s Giller Prize; talk to Claudie Dey about her sex guide How To Be A Bush Pilot; visit George A. Walker’s studio to discuss his new wordless novel, Book of Hours; and check into the Royal York for a chat with author (and hotel resident) Christopher Heard.
The Sentimentalists won the Giller Prize, but copies are in short supply.
Johanna Skibsrud won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her debut novel, The Sentimentalists. Here’s my report.
In today’s National Post, I sit down with Giller Prize finalist Sarah Selecky to talk about This Cake Is for the Party, and chat with Leanne Shapton about The Native Trees of Canada.