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.

• We were very sad to hear the news of the passing of Christopher Pratt. The legendary Canadian painter (and the mind behind the “car books” we published as Thoughts on Driving to Venus in 2015), was 86.

• Did you know that June is Pride Month? Here are some of influential queer books to help increase visibility, understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Nowadays, writers can’t just write—they have to talk. They have to get out and take on as may speaking gigs as possible, talking about their writing and the writing of others to make an impression on the reading public. But when do they have time to practise their craft?

• Ever wondered what it’s like to sit on the other side of the desk? Russell Smith talks about becoming an acquiring editor.

• Speaking of editors, did you know that Dionne Brand is getting her own publishing imprint? The award-winning writer will serve as editorial director of a new Knopf Canada imprint.

Thanks for catching up on our best book links of the week. If you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on our latest newsletter, and don’t forget to visit us at Word on the Street Toronto this weekend, at booth E07a!

Cheers,