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Book review: Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’ is a thoughtful look at a ruined Earth from a slightly goofy prophet
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) “What We Can Know,” by Ian McEwan, Knopf Canada, 320 pages, $38. In this work of speculative fiction, the novelist’s predictions are dark enough to rouse us but hopeful enough to ward off despair. In “What We and Know,” British author Ian…...
Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’ is a thoughtful look at a ruined Earth from a slightly goofy prophet
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) “What We Can Know,” by Ian McEwan, Knopf Canada, 320 pages, $38. In this work of speculative fiction, the novelist’s predictions are dark enough to rouse us but hopeful enough to ward off despair. In “What We and Know,” British author Ian…...
Toronto Star bestsellers: Rachel Reid scores again and a Netflix announcement boosts ‘The God of the Woods’
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (910+ words) Greta Podleski tops the cooking bestseller list again. Rachel Reid’s “Heated Rivalry” now tops the Toronto Star’s original fiction bestsellers while five of her queer hockey romances are on the Canadian fiction list. If there were any doubt of the…...
The Giller Prize longlist is here. André Alexis, Emma Donoghue and 14 authors are up for the $100k prize
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (374+ words) The winner will be revealed at a Nov. 17 ceremony, following a shortlist announcement on Oct. 6. André Alexis won the prestigious Giller Prize in 2015 for his novel “Fifteen Dogs.” A decade later, he’s vying the award once again with his short…...
Former child star Jennette McCurdy excavates an age-gap relationship in her debut novel
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) Former child star and hit memoirist Jennette McCurdy has published her first novel, “Half His Age.” The bestselling author of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ is back with an unsettling novel about a teen’s relationship with her English teacher. “I…...
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins the 2025 Giller Prize for ‘Pick a Colour,’ joining small club of two-time winners
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (876+ words) The Canadian author received the $100,000 award at a downtown Toronto event hosted by Rick Mercer. Souvankham Thammavongsa accepts her second Giller Prize for her novel “Pick a Colour.” Souvankham Thammavongsa has won the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel “Pick a…...
Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart’s ‘John of John’ for her book club
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) This cover image released by Grove Press shows “John of John” by Douglas Stuart. (Grove Press via AP) “I felt transported,” Winfrey said in a statement Tuesday. “I could feel every aspect of this remote community where tradition and judgment…...
Writers’ Trust sets up award for low-profile book workers: non-fiction editors
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) TORONTO - The Writers’ Trust of Canada is introducing a $25,000 award for book editors, offering flowers to a group generally inclined to stay out of the spotlight, says sponsor Nancy Flight. The organization says the prize, which will go to non-fiction…...
Thomas Pynchon returns at age 88 with madcap mystery ‘Shadow Ticket’
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) The novel comes hot on the heels of Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” which was inspired by the author’s 1990 book, “Vineland.” The camera-shy author Thomas Pynchon is seen here in 1955. “Shadow Ticket,” by Thomas Pynchon, Penguin, 304 pages,…...
Giller Prize for best work of Canadian fiction to be handed out in Toronto tonight
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) Elana Rabinovitch the Executive Director of Giller Prize stands on stage during the awards ceremony in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. TORONTO - Canadian book awards season will reach its apex tonight when the Giller Prize is set to be handed out. Five…...