Honore de Balzac - "An Historical Mystery"

Alexandre Dumas, Pere - "The Countess of Saint Geran"

Frances Hodgson Burnett - "The Shuttle"

William Dean Howells - "First Visit to New England and Others"

Ralston Saul wins Korea's Manhae Prize
John Ralston Saul, a Canadian author and president of International PEN, has been awarded South Korea's Manhae Grand Prize for literature.

Booksellers battle Amazon's Canadian plans
A decision to allow Amazon.com Inc. to open a distribution centre in Canada would set a precedent for changes to Canadian foreign ownership rules, the Canadian Booksellers' Association says.

Terry Sawchuk verses earn win for N.L. poet
A Newfoundland and Labrador poet has won a $25,000 prize for his book based on the tumultuous life of NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk.