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.
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Let’s all take a moment to send our heartfelt congratulations to Jan Zwicky, who has just named to the Order of Canada for “her contributions to Canadian poetry and philosophy, and for her work as an educator and editor.” (We were pleased to publish her book with Robert Moody, Vittoria Colonna, in 2014.)
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Have you ever wondered how sites like Goodreads generate money? Because we all know nothing is ever really free.
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This is a fascinating look at the decline in children’s “fun” reading, but it also reveals what we’re missing when it comes to the historical pastime of collective reading.
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If you, like me, are a sucker for a good fairytale retelling, try one of these books.
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And finally, this Canada Day weekend, if you’re short on time but still looking for an escape, one of these short reads might be just the ticket.
Happy Canada Day, Quill friends! May you enjoy good weather, good times, and good (Canadian!) books.
Cheers,
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