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• May 2012
  • Sat., 26 – "I Loved Her" children's author has deep appreciation for grandmothers
     
  • Thu., 24 – "The Book of Creation": Adventure tale tackles ancient past
     
  • Mon., 21 – Fantastic Life: A Sex, Booze, and Drug Fueled Trip Back to Early-80s Winnipeg Scene
     
  • Fri., 18 – Winnipeg Public Library wants to know your favourite Indigenous writer
     
  • Thu., 17 – WATCH: Writer Roger Léveillé honoured with Manitoba Arts Council Award of Distinction
     
  • Wed., 16 – Indigenous comedian Ryan McMahon cleans up his act
     
  • Mon., 14 – Author Roger Léveillé first Franco-Manitoban writer to receive Award of Distinction
     
  • Mon., 14 – Bookmarked: Marcy Markusa recommends "Room" by Emma Donoghue
     
  • Fri., 11 – Winnipeg's Art City recognized with "Above and Beyond" Award
     
  • Thu., 10 – Manitoba artists find inspiration at the archives
     
  • Thu., 10 – Manitoba Writers' Guild Cabaret celebrates 30 years with words and music
     
  • Wed., 9 – Local storytellers join international circle of peacemakers
     
  • Tue., 8 – Poet Victor Enns looks back at childhood in southern Manitoba
     
  • Fri., 4 – Anyone want to adopt a writer?
     
  • Wed., 2 – Behind the Scenes with McNally Robinson Book of the Year winner
     
  • Tue., 1 – Bookmarked: Robb Paterson recommends "Reading My Father" by Alexandra Styron
     
• April 2012
  • Sat., 28 – Winners of 2012 Manitoba Book Awards announced
     
  • Fri., 27 – WATCH: Author of "Ravenscraig" inspired by Winnipeg's history
     
  • Thu., 26 – "Alert to Glory": Behind the scenes with Winnipeg poet
     
  • Wed., 25 – Five writing tips from Manitoba Book Award nominee
     
  • Tue., 24 – The pros and cons of book awards
     
  • Mon., 23 – CBC Middle East correspondent Nahlah Ayed shares memories of Winnipeg
     
  • Mon., 16 – Winnipeg composer Sid Robinovitch reflects on his musical odyssey
     
  • Thu., 12 – Winnipeg's David Bergen nominated for prestigious international award
     
  • Thu., 12 – Winnipeg novelist Dave Williamson explores return to dating...past one's prime
     
  • Wed., 11 – Bookmarked: Comedy Fest's Al Rae recommends "Gender Outlaw" by Kate Bornstein
     
  • Wed., 4 – Bookmarked: Comic Bruce Clark recommends "The Portable Athiest" by Christopher Hitchens
     
  • Tue., 3 – How rogue historian Ashley MacLennan became urban fantasy writer Sierra Dean
     
• March 2012
  • Fri., 30 – The next generation of hot magazines is coming out of Winnipeg's Red River College
     
  • Thu., 29 – What the budget means for Manitoba arts and culture
     
  • Mon., 26 – Bookmarked: Holly McNally recommends "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra
     
  • Fri., 23 – Manitoba Writers' Guild celebrates 30 years
     
  • Mon., 19 – Bookmarked: Actress Sharon Bajer recommends Carson McCullers
     
  • Thu., 15 – Manitoba Book Awards nominations announced
     
  • Thu., 15 – Winnipeg author pens another book about Holocaust
     
  • Wed., 14 – From Paraguay to the 'Peg: Author inspired by contrasts
     
  • Mon., 12 – Prepare to be inspired by bridge building movers and shakers at inaugural SCENE & HEARD event
     
  • Mon., 12 – Bookmarked: Up to Speed host Larry Updike recommends books on theology and country music
     
  • Sat., 10 – Cree author examines women's strengths in the world around them
     
  • Tue., 6 – Five hot writing tips from Prairie Fire Wordfest writers
     
  • Sun., 4 – Bookmarked: Margaret Sweatman recommends "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by Le Carré
     
  • Thu., 1 – Winnipeg author nominated for Kobzar Literary Award
     
• February 2012
  • Wed., 29 – WATCH: Winnipeg singer-songwriter Romi Mayes gets literary
     
  • Tue., 28 – Bookmarked: Terry MacLeod recommends "The Ornament of the World" by Maria Rosa Menocal
     
  • Thu., 23 – British artist creates "Dear Peggy: New Winnipeg Folklore"
     
  • Thu., 23 – New Manitoba book captures magic of childhood at Winnipeg Beach
     
  • Wed., 22 – Bookmarked: Winnipeg's RoseAnna Schick recommends "Persuasion"
     
  • Sun., 19 – Manitoba author captures "Spirit of the North" in latest book
     
  • Wed., 15 – Aqua Books gets new lease on life in Winnipeg's Exchange District
     
  • Mon., 13 – Bookmarked: Festival du Voyageur mascot recommends "Andrea's Fiddle"
     
  • Sun., 12 – Winnipeg writers join together for evening of poetry and fiction reading
     
  • Wed., 8 – Winnipeg authors of "It's Your Money, Honey" offer 5 fast finance tips for women
     
  • Fri., 3 – Centuries of Aboriginal stories find home in Manitoban anthology
     
• January 2012
  • Tue., 31 – Bookmarked: WSO conductor Alexander Mickelthwate recommends "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson
     
  • Mon., 30 – McNally Robinson Booksellers expands with Community Classroom
     
  • Thu., 26 – Winnipeg author examines residential school experience through graphic novel
     
  • Wed., 25 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Author and professor Jila Ghomeshi is passionate about Marina Nemat's "The Prisoner of Tehran"
     
  • Tue., 24 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: the Forks' Paul Jordan digs in the corner with Ken Dryden's "The Game"
     
  • Tue., 24 – The Weakerthan's John K. Samson spins "Provincial" road stories
     
  • Sat., 21 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Singer-songwriter Ridley Bent has been "On A Cold Road"
     
  • Thu., 19 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Assiniboine Park Zoo vet Dr. Chris Enright tracks John Vaillant's "The Tiger"
     
  • Wed., 18 – Canada Reads, Manitoba Style: Claudia Garcia dela Huerta attests to "Something Fierce"
     
  • Wed., 18 – Bookmarked: Playwright Debbie Patterson recommends "The Little Shadows" by Marina Endicott
     
  • Sat., 14 – Winnipeg author Dan Rosin shares his top tips on getting more joy out of life
     
  • Mon., 9 – Bookmarked: "Less Than Kind" actress recommends "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin
     
  • Fri., 6 – "A Bridge to Home" chronicles lifetime of adventures for Gimli couple
     
  • Mon., 2 – Bookmarked: David Northcott recommends the 3 R's - Roberts, Rankin and Russinovich
     
  • Sun., 1 – Manitoba's arts and culture storymakers offer New Year's resolutions
     
• December 2011
  • Sat., 31 – Top Ten 2011 Manitoba stories on SCENE
     
  • Thu., 29 – The year in Manitoba books
     
  • Tue., 27 – Author Anne Katz's devotion to her work extends to her writing desk
     
  • Mon., 26 – Bookmarked: Santa Claus takes his first day off to read
     
  • Sat., 17 – Bookmarked: RWB's Harrison James recommends sci-fi
     
  • Sat., 17 – Ismaila Alfa now directs the traffic on SCENE
     
  • Fri., 16 – Buy local and win: Top ten made-in-Manitoba gift suggestions
     
  • Tue., 13 – McNally Robinson's Espresso Book Machine brews up tasty books on demand
     
  • Tue., 13 – Winnipeg's James Culleton literally draws inspiration from musicians in new book "Lyrical Lines"
     
  • Mon., 12 – Winnipeg author of mystery series explains penchant for England
     
  • Sun., 11 – Bookmarked: Kid in the Hall Kevin McDonald overachieves with three titles
     
  • Thu., 8 – Winnipeg author sheds new light on Winnie-the-Pooh
     
  • Sun., 4 – Bookmarked: New Writer-in-Residence Terry Jordan recommends "Girlwood" by Jennifer Still
     
• November 2011
  • Tue., 29 – World renowned scientist Wade Davis in Winnipeg launching new book
     
  • Tue., 29 – Winnipeg storyteller's first book reflects on coming full circle in life
     
  • Thu., 24 – Bookmarked: Paul Jordan recommends "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" by Samuel Morison
     
  • Wed., 23 – FICTIONistas in Winnipeg: This ain't chick lit
     
  • Tue., 22 – The end of the world is nigh when comedian Bob Robertson comes to Winnipeg
     
  • Wed., 16 – Bookmarked: Wab Kinew recommends "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson
     
  • Wed., 16 – Book tells story of sniper attack on Winnipeg doctor
     
  • Sat., 12 – "Manitowapow" anthology illuminates Manitoba through story
     
  • Thu., 10 – "A Childhood Lost in War" author describes view from other side
     
  • Wed., 9 – Grandma goes online dating in brand new book by Winnipeg author
     
  • Tue., 8 – Bookmarked: Mitch Peacock recommends "A New Earth" by Tolle
     
  • Wed., 2 – Bookmarked: Janet Stewart recommends Harry Potter
     
  • Tue., 1 – Winnipeg poet prepares for flooding with poetry
     
• October 2011
  • Thu., 27 – Patrick Friesen leaps into the past in new book of poetry
     
  • Wed., 26 – The men of the Aboriginal Writers Collective give good read at Winnipeg library
     
  • Wed., 26 – Bookmarked: John Sauder recommends "A Salty Piece of Land"
     
  • Sat., 22 – "Dadolescence" author takes inspiration from his career as stay-at-home dad
     
  • Thu., 20 – Successful Manitoba novelist Anita Daher shares writing tips
     
  • Wed., 19 – New lease on life for Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sun., 16 – Author David Bergen shares a secret of his writing success
     
  • Mon., 10 – Wpg author David Bergen shares early attempts at writing for "Canada Writes"
     
  • Thu., 6 – Winnipeg writer finds mystery in Norwood Flats
     
  • Sat., 1 – "I Know Here" gets huge response from kids in Winnipeg
     
• September 2011
  • Fri., 30 – Five top picks for Culture Days
     
  • Tue., 27 – Share your story to win books by TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Nominees
     
  • Mon., 26 – Ron Robinson reckons it's more than just books in Winnipeg's bookstores
     
  • Sun., 25 – Manitoba Reads crowns the winning book
     
  • Fri., 23 – Randy Bachman taps into his musical memory in new book
     
  • Thu., 22 – Vote in our "Manitoba Reads Audience Choice" and win prizes
     
  • Wed., 21 – Cree/Metis educator unearths knowledge through 'digging up medicines'
     
  • Tue., 20 – Success of latest novel no easy trick for Louise Penny
     
  • Sun., 18 – Word wrangling in Winnipeg
     
  • Sun., 18 – Niigonwedom Sinclair defends Gabrielle Roy's "Where Nests the Water Hen" for Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 17 – Alison Gillmor goes to battle for Joan Thomas' "Reading by Lightning" in the Manitoba Reads contest
     
  • Sat., 17 – Paul Jordan goes to the mattresses over Wayne Tefs "Bandit" for Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 17 – Vincent Ho recognizes the importance of 'The Life of Helen Betty Osborne' by David Robertson
     
  • Tue., 6 – How the Tysons met: Sneak preview from new biography
     
  • Fri., 2 – Stories at a bargain price at the Forks
     
  • Thu., 1 – Winnipeg rock music historian John Einarson lands exclusive story with Ian & Sylvia Tyson
     
• August 2011
  • Tue., 30 – University of Winnipeg grad celebrates publication of first novel
     
  • Fri., 26 – Manitoba's battle of the books heats up
     
  • Tue., 16 – Winnipeg couple writes book about year spent in China
     
  • Sat., 13 – Winnipeggers document year in China through emails
     
  • Thu., 11 – Aqua Books closing: A sad day for Winnipeg's arts scene
     
  • Wed., 3 – Winnipeg's Chadwick Ginther on writing fantasy in the city
     
• July 2011
  • Sat., 30 – The votes are in for Manitoba Reads!
     
  • Thu., 28 – Shelagh Rogers: "Manitoba lit scene is busting out all over"
     
  • Fri., 22 – Why writers thrive in Winnipeg
     
  • Thu., 21 – Winnipegger brings super heroes and villains to life in the world of comics
     
  • Wed., 20 – Growing up Potter in Winnipeg
     
  • Wed., 13 – Eight reasons why you should read Manitoba books
     
  • Mon., 11 – Writers gather in Winnipeg to remember Robert Kroetsch
     
  • Fri., 8 – The lowdown on all 16 books on Manitoba Reads long list
     
  • Fri., 8 – Your vote counts in battle of the books: Manitoba Reads
     
  • Sat., 2 – New Winnipegger on being Canadian, 'eh'?
     
  • Fri., 1 – Multi-lingual new Canadian feels at home in Winnipeg
     
• June 2011
  • Wed., 29 – Literature that comes in a brown paper bag - new book reclaims Indigenous sexuality
     
  • Mon., 27 – Manitoba writers explore Indigenous erotica in self-published book
     
  • Mon., 27 – New Winnipeg writer discovers more than deals at yard sales
     
  • Fri., 24 – Manitoba artists and the day jobs left behind
     
  • Fri., 24 – You can't take Winnipeg out of the writer
     
  • Wed., 22 – Winnipeg writer remembers Robert Kroetsch
     
  • Sun., 19 – A few things to think about before you ditch your day job
     
  • Mon., 13 – This just in: CBC reporter Waubgeshig Rice takes break from news to write first novel
     
  • Sun., 12 – Winnipeg writer learned to think like a witch
     
  • Thu., 9 – Winnipeg writer examines clues to writing a good mystery
     
  • Wed., 8 – Winnipeg writer Susie Moloney offers up witchy new novel 'The Thirteen'
     
  • Tue., 7 – Winnipeg poet mines his family history for new memoir
     
  • Fri., 3 – Launch of "Dancing on the Earth"
     
  • Fri., 3 – New Manitoba book sheds light on healing through dance
     
• May 2011
  • Mon., 30 – SURVEY: How are you reading these days?
     
  • Fri., 27 – Asian-Canadian Writer's Showcase
     
  • Fri., 27 – Author tackles consumerism with a pen and a camera: Roy Miki at Winnipeg's Aqua Books tonight
     
  • Thu., 26 – Sackbut player can't stay away from Winnipeg
     
  • Thu., 26 – Girlwood in the Garden
     
  • Thu., 26 – Winnipeg author reads from 'Girlwood' at Assiniboine Park's Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
     
  • Sun., 22 – Winnipeg author reveals how he blends fact with fiction
     
  • Fri., 20 – Winnipeg author Wayne Tefs writes and rides
     
  • Thu., 19 – Cree poet Duncan Mercredi joins Tomson Highway for an evening of storytelling
     
  • Wed., 18 – Author of "Winnipeg Beach" contemplates train travel - then and now
     
  • Tue., 17 – Winnipeg's Asian-Canadian Writer's Showcase: Author finds her voice through immigrant experience
     
  • Mon., 16 – Winnipeg graphic novelist brings Aboriginal history to new audience
     
  • Sat., 14 – Winnipeg author praised for writing tantalizing short stories
     
  • Wed., 11 – Self-publishing success story: "I am Hutterite" author shares her secret
     
  • Tue., 10 – Winnipeg writer relies on voyeurism and real life for stories
     
  • Fri., 6 – Books and burnt oatmeal: Jennifer Still on juggling writing and motherhood
     
  • Thu., 5 – Brandon born author experiences 'dé ja vu' on book tour
     
  • Wed., 4 – "Who killed Mom?": Author Steve Burgess gets us in the mood for Mother's Day
     
  • Mon., 2 – New writer inspired by Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sun., 1 – From the 'burbs of Toronto to Winnipeg's downtown: Why writer Bowen Smyth landed in Manitoba
     
• April 2011
  • Sat., 30 – Writers in Residence program thrives at Winnipeg's Aqua Books
     
  • Sat., 23 – Miriam Toews in conversation with Keran Sanders and excerpt from "Irma Voth"
     
  • Fri., 22 – Miram Toews writes about Mennonites, Mexico, Movies in new book
     
  • Thu., 21 – Immigrant's struggle to come to Canada documented in new book
     
  • Wed., 20 – Local book gives insight into immigrant experience
     
  • Tue., 19 – Give Voice, Open Your Ears!
     
  • Mon., 18 – Manitoba Scene celebrates 2011 book award winners
     
  • Mon., 18 – Dora Dueck wins McNally Robinson Book of the Year Award
     
  • Sun., 17 – Uma Parameswaran, Manitoba Book Award nominee
     
  • Sat., 16 – Ariel Gordon trying to get it 'write'
     
  • Fri., 15 – Author Charlene Diehl writes to live
     
  • Thu., 14 – Author Di Brandt draws inspiration from medieval Spain
     
  • Mon., 11 – Connection to the land: "It is a bone memory; a skin map..."
     
  • Sat., 9 – Manitoba Book Award nominee Dora Dueck: Some reasons why I write
     
  • Thu., 7 – Manitoba Book of the Year Award nominee Joan Thomas gets curious
     
  • Mon., 4 – Thunderstick Book launch at McNally Robinson
     
  • Sat., 2 – Poll: Who will walk away with "Book of the Year" award at the Manitoba Book Awards?
     
  • Fri., 1 – "Baldur's Song: A Saga" gets two book award nominations
     
• March 2011
  • Tue., 29 – Manitoba Book Awards nominees
     
  • Mon., 28 – Author Michelle Berry reflects on the art of creating