Brian Bethune

Author Anne Applebaum, an expert on Russia and Eastern Europe, says Russia still denies that Holodomor ever happened

For the first time in years, the shortlists of the three major literary awards—the GG’s being the last to release—are distinct

The Giller shortlist leans towards veteran authors and literary-psychological pyrotechnics

The Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize has historically recognized talent early. This year is no exception.

Over the past quarter century literary awards in Canada have loomed ever larger as sources of recognition and funding

From 2017: The As It Happens co-host, who helped the Aryubwals flee, says journalists need to think more about the people in their stories

The Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist has been released. See who made the cut.

From 2017: Around the world, environmentalists have been arguing for the rights of animals and entire ecosystems in the courts—and they’re winning

As Amazon’s giant audio division Audible launches in Canada, Atwood explains her involvement, and what it means for storytelling in this country

The audio book giant is launching its first Canadian-focussed site. Don Katz on why everyone from book lovers to actors should be happy.