Jake Babad
@jakewca.bsky.social
Lawyer at www.babadlaw.com
Proprietor & President at @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
Proprietor & President at @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
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New on The Bibliophile: An excerpt from the introduction to PRECARIOUS: THE LIVES OF MIGRANT WORKERS by Marcello Di Cintio. Look for it on bookstore shelves next Tuesday, September 30!
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September 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New on The Bibliophile: An excerpt from the introduction to PRECARIOUS: THE LIVES OF MIGRANT WORKERS by Marcello Di Cintio. Look for it on bookstore shelves next Tuesday, September 30!
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B.C. author @jbmackinnon.bsky.social leads 'David against Goliath' lawsuits alleging big tech used writers' works to train AI
Claims allege artificial intelligence companies are illegally mining copyrighted books of Canadian authors
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#authors #AI #lawsuit
Claims allege artificial intelligence companies are illegally mining copyrighted books of Canadian authors
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#authors #AI #lawsuit
B.C. author leads 'David against Goliath' lawsuits alleging big tech used writers' works to train AI | CBC News
Best-selling author J.B. MacKinnon is the representative plaintiff in four proposed class-action lawsuits that allege copyrighted books written by Canadian authors were illegally being used to train l...
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July 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
B.C. author @jbmackinnon.bsky.social leads 'David against Goliath' lawsuits alleging big tech used writers' works to train AI
Claims allege artificial intelligence companies are illegally mining copyrighted books of Canadian authors
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#authors #AI #lawsuit
Claims allege artificial intelligence companies are illegally mining copyrighted books of Canadian authors
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#authors #AI #lawsuit
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"Literary fiction" is not a category, really. It's just basically a catch-all of sorts. The definition shifts a bit depending on the eye of the beholder. Still, very surprised based on my own definition of it to hear folks say it doesn't sell. Like, Everett ain't lit fic? Um...
July 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
"Literary fiction" is not a category, really. It's just basically a catch-all of sorts. The definition shifts a bit depending on the eye of the beholder. Still, very surprised based on my own definition of it to hear folks say it doesn't sell. Like, Everett ain't lit fic? Um...
So delighted by how good this was.
James Gunn's #Superman has gotten off to a flying start, bagging $217 million at the global box office in its opening weekend.
The DCU movie, starring David Corenswet, has enjoyed the most successful launch of any solo Superman movie to date.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
The DCU movie, starring David Corenswet, has enjoyed the most successful launch of any solo Superman movie to date.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
July 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
So delighted by how good this was.
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Aspiring & emerging fiction writers in Canada: We have a few spots left for this summer's Q & A workshop. Join me & @adampottle.bsky.social for Summer Scribes 2025!
The event is online and free with registration. annykchoi.com/august-2025/
The event is online and free with registration. annykchoi.com/august-2025/
August 2025
This opportunity is open to all emerging and aspiring authors living in Canada who have not yet published a full-length book or had a professional production. We especially encourage participation …
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July 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Aspiring & emerging fiction writers in Canada: We have a few spots left for this summer's Q & A workshop. Join me & @adampottle.bsky.social for Summer Scribes 2025!
The event is online and free with registration. annykchoi.com/august-2025/
The event is online and free with registration. annykchoi.com/august-2025/
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Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!
January 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!
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We loved listening to Virginia Evans's conversation on Totally Booked with Zibby! 📚
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Virginia Evans, THE CORRESPONDENT: A Novel
Podcast Episode · Totally Booked with Zibby · 06/22/2025 · 27m
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July 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We loved listening to Virginia Evans's conversation on Totally Booked with Zibby! 📚
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Might be of interest, on Conversation Tree’s TIGANA. Pre-orders begin on August 1. These are going to be gorgeous books, including typeface and paper. Done in 2 volumes, as many of my European editions were, but released at same time, with a slipcase.
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Julien Delval Brings TIGANA to Life + More Deluxe Copies with Rights
We’re delighted to share that acclaimed artist Julien Delval is illustrating our upcoming edition of Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana. All three editions—Collector’s, Deluxe, and Lettered—will be issued in tw...
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July 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Might be of interest, on Conversation Tree’s TIGANA. Pre-orders begin on August 1. These are going to be gorgeous books, including typeface and paper. Done in 2 volumes, as many of my European editions were, but released at same time, with a slipcase.
conversationtreepress.com/blogs/news/j...
conversationtreepress.com/blogs/news/j...
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City count of Torontonians experiencing homelessness has more than doubled from 2021
City count of Torontonians experiencing homelessness has more than doubled from 2021
More than 15,000 people are thought to be homeless in Toronto, according to the latest street needs survey.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
City count of Torontonians experiencing homelessness has more than doubled from 2021
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Tom Gauld on a phrasebook for crime writers
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Tom Gauld on a phrasebook for crime writers – cartoon
Agatha Christie never had this problem …
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July 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tom Gauld on a phrasebook for crime writers
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“Published & Printed in Canada” labelling introduced by Baraka Books buff.ly/bN2r5B6
July 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“Published & Printed in Canada” labelling introduced by Baraka Books buff.ly/bN2r5B6