Several high value awards were given out on Monday November 21st at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. The Atwood Gibson Prize Named in honor of Writers' Trust co-founders and literary couple Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson, The Atwood Gibson Prize recognizes writers of exceptional talent for the best novel or short story collection of the year. Atwood and Graeme, … [Read more...] about $322,000 Given Out in Literary Prizes
Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
In order to tackle growing concerns over AI generated books and AI's being trained using authors' materials, the Author Guild has created a Public Survey to garner feedback. In a statement they said, "Companies have scraped millions of copyrighted books/articles and copied them without permission to train generative AI. We are conducting a survey and would like to hear from … [Read more...] about Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Published on Novemeber 24th, Beats & Threads is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer’s perspective examining decades in show business. The 312-page book feature images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe. Ringo Starr is reunited with some of his most iconic Beatles' property in this compilation. In celebration of his … [Read more...] about Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
The Misunderstood Beatle
Beatle Mania is timeless. It's been over six decades since the astonishing marvel of John, Paul, George and Ringo first shot onto the scene, and we are still being gifted by their talents and contributions. Right on the heels of the release of a new Beatles song Now and Then, which was made possible through AI technology and the discovery of old and forgotten cassettes, … [Read more...] about The Misunderstood Beatle
Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books
Standing at 12 meters tall, this magical Christmas tree features a polished oak winding staircase that wraps around 270 book shelves which hold a majestic array of more than 3,800 hand-painted books. Donated by Penguin Books, among the treasures, merry book lovers can find inscribed Christmas Classics, such as C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and Charles … [Read more...] about Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books
Bernstein wins $100K Giller Prize, Event Protested
The 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize was awarded on Monday to Author Sarah Bernstein for her novel Study for Obedience. The Montreal-born author, who now lives in Scotland, received a prize of $100,000. Study for Obedience follows a narrator who deals with rejection and prejudice from the local town's folk after moving to a northern country to care for her older brother. Shortly … [Read more...] about Bernstein wins $100K Giller Prize, Event Protested
Streisand Memoir: Fame, Men, Insults and Incredible Life
“Looking back, it was much more fun to dream of being famous than to actually be famous,” Barbra Streisand writes near the end of her new memoir, My Name Is Barbra. Many books have been written about Streisand’s life, however this is her baby. The autobiography is massive at 970 pages, and one should read this book as if it's a fine wine; taking sips and pausing to savour. … [Read more...] about Streisand Memoir: Fame, Men, Insults and Incredible Life
WWII Spy Book to Become Movie
Cracking the Nazi Code, a historical spy story from author and philosophy professor Jason Bell, has been optioned by Toronto-based Wildling Pictures to be turned into a feature film. Cracking the Nazi Code depicts the story of Canadian Winthrop Bell (no relation to the author) who worked as an MI6 secret spy. In his "cover-life," Dr. Winthrop Bell was a Harvard philosophy … [Read more...] about WWII Spy Book to Become Movie
Hunger Games Set to Hit London Stage
From best selling series, to blockbuster movies, now, the first stage adaption of The Hunger Games is set to debut in London's West End in the fall of 2024. The play is being adapted for stage by award winning Playwright Conor McPherson, and directed by Matthew Dunster, who received high prise for his version of Christopher Marlow's Doctor Faustus. The live theatrical … [Read more...] about Hunger Games Set to Hit London Stage
Is Author Dr. Melissa J. Rowling a Real Person?
Only a year ago, asking this question would indicate that this article was, at best, posing an existential question, or at worst, a cancel-culture hit piece. Now, a year into A.I., I'm literally asking this question: Is Dr. Melissa J. Rowling an actual person? If this is your first time hearing about this bazaar reality we are now in, let me give you a brief recap. Unknown … [Read more...] about Is Author Dr. Melissa J. Rowling a Real Person?