Canlit Posts
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Friend. Follow. Text: Shawn Syms on Stories From Living Online
Twitter lit? Facebook fiction? On how contemporary writing is enhanced by social media.
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Great reads in 2013!
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Salty Ink's Giller Longlist 2013 Predictions
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Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2013: For Kids and Young Readers
This fall, Canadian authors and illustrators shine as bright as ever in this stellar lineup of new books for kids and young readers.
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Top Shelf Ep. 1: Canadian Books You Need to Read
Top Shelf is a new compilation series on 49th Shelf that puts the spotlight on great lists created by our editors, guest authors, and members as well as …
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2013 CBC Bookie Awards: Most Overlooked & New Kids
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The Right Now List
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Defying Convention: Reading Short Stories
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Canlit fall cottage reads & David's Tea
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