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[NWO Writers Workshop @nowwwriters]

There are a few days left to sign up for LitFest 2023 events. Two powerhouse Canadian authors will be doing readings (free) and offering workshops (registration and fee required). See our website for details. https://t.co/RMacH5mTye

[Penguin Books Canada @PenguinCanada]

Lisbeth Salander is Back! THE GIRL IN THE EAGLE’S TALONS is an all-new installment, continuing Stieg Larsson’s multi-million-copy bestselling Millennium Series, newly penned by Karin Smirnoff and translated by Sarah Death. Coming 8.29.23.

https://t.co/uBjHe760iQ

[Penguin Books USA @penguinusa]

These stories prove romance can be found everywhere: in science labs, in remote towns, and even at crime scenes: https://t.co/esl93NgLIx

[Goodreads @goodreads]

What book character would you want to be your bestie and why?

[TBPL Off the Shelf @TBPLOfftheShelf]

We're famous (sort of?)

[Goodreads @goodreads]

What was the last book you stayed up too late reading?

[Empowers Africa @EmpowersAfrica]

Today is International Zebra Day 🦓

Zebras are incredibly vital to their African habitat and play an important role in their ecosystems. Today, we are reminded to appreciate and protect these animals and to recognize their beauty and importance in our world.

[Killer Cosmonaut ² @BazookaJoeDJ]

Happy birthday to English drummer, singer, songwriter, and record producer Phil Collins, born January 30, 1951, solo artist and the drummer/singer of the rock band Genesis.

[Penguin Books Canada @PenguinCanada]

An enormous congratulations on the #Oscars nomination, @realSarahPolley! We're so proud!🥳

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Meet the #CanadaReads 2023 contenders and the 5 books up for this year's title!!

The debates, hosted by @StandUpAli, will take place March 27-30, 2023.

https://t.co/t686dgedCm

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Thanks to a new digital exhibit launched Thursday by the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, people have a chance to dive deeper into L.M. Montgomery's original Anne of Green Gables manuscript.

https://t.co/agLge3QrtK

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Tomorrow, for @GillerPrize Book Club, @tseringylama will discuss her debut novel We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies with @waub. Don't miss out on this conversation between one of the 2022 #GillerPrize finalists & a jury member. For more details:

https://t.co/v6fTjw4pA5

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

ICYMI, we announced the 2023 Canada Reads longlist. Congratulations to the 15 authors!

Which 5 books do you want to see on the Jan. 25 shortlist?

https://t.co/l01wR3MI4J

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Five mystery books to start the year with a thrill https://t.co/af4IbXAruE

[Vintage Hockey Showcase @hockey_vintage]

The late HHOFer Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton was born ON THIS DAY in hockey history (January 12, 1930):

4-time Stanley Cup Champion
6-time NHL Allstar
Doughnut King

#VintageHockey #NHL

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

The steady drumbeat of revelations that preceded the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” helped push early orders and initial sales, making it, on its first day, one of the best-selling hardcover books in recent memory. https://t.co/eKcB4OCjWv

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Excited about Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books entering the public domain in Canada? Unfortunately, thanks to recent changes to copyright laws here, you'll now be waiting a couple more decades.

https://t.co/lN0MgbgyaY

[RushDude2112 @BooksR4Tourists]

@EddieTrunk #RIPNeilPeart

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

The cover of Prince Harry’s memoir has a close-up of his face, his name, and the title, “Spare,” at the bottom. What it does not include is the name of the book’s ghostwriter, J.R. Moehringer. Ghostwriters channel someone else’s voice. Then they disappear. https://t.co/RAWd5GzSS8

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

Calling all writers! The 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize is now open! https://t.co/2xZvEj9fCy