Sing with me! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.,.” (for everyone who doesn’t get cut…) It’s the annual Lots of People Get a Trophy time!

- Giller Prize shortlist coverage headlines examined:
- CBC headline focuses on short stories vs. novels;
- Globe zones in on first-timers;
- Quill highlights the decision to not include a graphic novel;
- Toronto Star focuses on Indie publishers (and illustrates with photo of the only man (white) on the list, ffs);
- Women’s Prize clarifies criteria as “legally defined as woman“, incl trans;
- Nobel Prize predicted to make a “safe” pick this year;
- Inaugural Diverse Book Awards Shortlist;
- Pal and stone’s-throw neighbour Sharon Bala wins the NL Book Award;