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- ↑ Judy Stoffman, "Giller may have repeat winner; Atwood, Vassanji shortlisted again: Some noteworthy novels excluded". Toronto Star , October 3, 2003.
- ↑ Ron Joiner, "Book bus tour bags books by the bag-full". Victoria Times-Colonist , October 12, 1997.
- ↑ "47 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020". CBC Books . 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
Here are 47 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in spring 2020.
- ↑ "38 books shortlisted for 2021 ReLit Awards". CBC Books, April 19, 2021.
- ↑ "UVic Writing student wins top honours". Saanich News, May 15, 2011.
