In-depth conversations with authors about their books—how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on wha...
Christina Cooke wrote the 90s story only she could tell
Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with Christina Cooke, author of the novel Broughtupsy. It’s a book about a young woman who returns to Jamaica to reconnect with her sister and to spread the ashes of their little brother amidst the places that make up the history of their family. Christina Cooke wrote the 90s story only she could tell
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MORE of the best books we read in 2024
Following our last episode all about the best books we read in 2024, host and producer Nathan Maharaj connected over Zoom with even more Kobo staffers (including one that'll be very familiar Kobo in Conversation listeners) to talk about the books that have stuck with them over the past 12 months. So welcome back once more, to our year in books. The best books we read in 2024 We'll be back in your feed soon with more amazing author interviews.
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The best books we read in 2024
Listen in as Kobo staffers share the best books they read in 2024. It's all here, from the buzziest new releases to bucket list classics. The best books we read in 2024
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Dr. Jonathan Stea on how to mind your mental health
Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with Dr. Jonathan Stea, clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary, about avoiding the pitfalls of pseudoscience and what we can all learn from wellness grifters in his book Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry. Dr. Jonathan Stea on how to mind your mental health
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Anne Fleming on love stories and curiosity
Host Michael Tamblyn spoke with novelist Anne Fleming, author of Curiosities, which was a finalist for the 2024 Giller Prize. It’s the story of how five fictional 17th century manuscripts uncovered by an amateur historian named Anne paint a picture of a handful of unusual lives. Anne Fleming on love stories and curiosity
In-depth conversations with authors about their books—how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books. And year-end round-ups of reading recommendations from the staff of Rakuten Kobo, the global digital bookseller.
Episodes run ~45 minutes.
Hosted by Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj.
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