Every Friday, the PQ Weekly Roundup collects the most shared links in our social media network—bookish articles, reviews, quizzes, recommendations and more—in convenient digest form.

• The Hamilton Arts Council has announced the winners of the 28^th annual Hamilton Literary Awards, and we’re pleased as punch that Jeffery Donaldson’s Viaticum was the winner in the non-fiction category.

• This is a fascinating short film on the human urge to create, and what it takes to be an artist.

• Hello armchair adventurers of a literary persuasion! Here’s a nice little tour of the indie bookstores of Victoria, BC.

• Guaranteed to make book lover shudder. On what often happens to overstock books.

• And finally, a holiday greeting from your friends at the Porcupine’s Quill!

We hope you found a little education and entertainment in today’s roundup. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

Cheers,