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* * Book Awards 2009 * Congratulations to the winner
Austin Clarke has been named the winner of the 2009 Toronto Book Awards for his novel More (Thomas Allen Publishers). The winner was announced on October 15, honouring authors of books of literary or artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Toronto Book Awards, which also coincides with the City's 175th anniversary celebrations. The awards are presented in partnership with the Toronto Public Library.

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Winner - Austin Clarke - More
published by Thomas Allen Publishers
Anthony De Sa - Barnacle Love
published by Doubleday Canada
Maggie Helwig - Girls Fall Down
published by Coach House Books
Mark Osbaldeston - Unbuilt Toronto
published by Dundurn Press
Charles Wilkins - In the Land of Long Fingernails
published by Viking Canada

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