The endless possibilities of paper with Brian Francis, Conor Kerr’s favourite hilariously awkward short story collections, and more
Author Brian Francis discusses three novels that highlight his love for paper, while living in a digital age; Prairie Edge author Conor Kerr explains why sometimes less is more, and recommends three of his favourite short story collections; Keegan Connor Tracy talks mothers with big family secrets; and Musician Dorothea Paas on the unwavering discipline of Sonny Rollins on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Trees In Canada by John Laird FarrarThe Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland AllenA Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers by Motoko Maggie NakataniThe Notebooks of Sonny Rollins by Sonny RollinsThe Nix by Nathan HillThe Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinLola on Fire by Rio YouersDeath by a Thousand Cuts by Shashi BhatPeacocks of Instagram by Deepa RajagopalanLast Woman by Carleigh Baker
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Shayla Stonechild shares an Ojibwa-Cree elder's message of healing with Canada Reads, Bridget Raymundo on Fourth Wing hype and romantasy reads, and more
The podcaster and wellness advocate chats with author Ma-Nee Chacaby about why A Two-Spirit Journey is the book all of Canada should read; BookTok superstar Bridget Raymundo discusses Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and recommends three dragon-fuelled romantasy titles; and CBC books’ comic book expert Ashly July shares his recent genre reads on this episode of The Next Chapter.
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Heartland actor Michelle Morgan and author Emma Hooper talk Canada Reads, hip-hop and history in these music reads, and more
Michelle Morgan talks about championing Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper in the March debates; music journalist Del Cowie recommends his favourite music reads; why Toronto musician Nicky Lawrence talks loves Agent Josephine by Damien Lewis; and exploring books set in Montreal on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Emma and Otto and Russell and James by Emma HooperAgent Josephine by Damien LewisMy Black Country by Alice RandallRise Up and Sing by Andrea WarnerHip Hop Is History by Questlove and Ben GreenmanThe Reeds by Arjun BasuNaked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman by Éloïse MarseilleThe Favourite Game by Leonard Cohen
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Canada Reads duo Saïd M’Dahoma and Jamie Chai Yun Liew talk French pastries and Dandelion, rising Black Canadian writers to watch for in 2025, and more
The neuroscientist-turned-pastry chef meets the bestselling author Jamie Chai Yun Liew for the first time; CBC Books senior producer Ryan B. Patrick and columnist Alicia Cox Thomson discuss rising Black Canadian writers; Joshua Whitehead recommends three books that centre queerness; and Dylan Sinclair shares his favourite book on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Coexistence: Stories by Billy Ray BelcourtBlackouts by Justin TorresWhat I'd Rather Not Think About by Jente Posthuma, translated by Sarah Timmer HarveyThe Prophet by Kahlil GibranDandelion by Jamie Chai Yun LiewThe Pages of the Sea by Anne HawkSubterrane by Valérie BahPerfect Little Angels by Vincent AniokeScientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi
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Canada Reads duo Maggie Mac Neil and Samantha M. Bailey discuss the power of Instagram sleuthing and Watch Out For Her, re-imagining The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in James by Percival Everett, and more
Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil and bestselling thriller author Samantha M. Bailey meet for the first time on air; Antonio Michael Downing and friends Christine Estima and JJ Lee gather for a book club meeting to chat about James by Percival Everett; How reading about the Saskatoon freezing deaths inspired Wiidaaseh’s songwriting; and The Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins answers the Proust Questionnaire on this episode of The Next Chapter.
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