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THE CHAT

Great writers sit down with us to talk about their books—and the stories behind them.

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Caleigh Crow

by Trevor Corkum

Next up in our special Governor General’s Awards coverage is our chat with Caleigh Crow. Caleigh’s play There Is Violence and There Is Righteous Violence …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart

by Trevor Corkum

We conclude our coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards in conversation with Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart. Their co-collaboration—the …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Li Charmaine Anne

by Trevor Corkum

Next up in our coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Award, we chat with Li Charmaine Anne, whose novel Crash Landing is this year’s …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Chimwemwe Undi

by Trevor Corkum

We continue our special coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards in conversation with Chimwemwe Undi. Chimwemwe is the 2024 winner …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Niigaan Sinclair

In ongoing coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards, we chat with Niigaan Sinclair. Niigaan is the 2024 winner for nonfiction for …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Katia Grubisic

by Trevor Corkum

Continuing our Governor General’s Literary Award coverage, we’re in conversation with author and translator Katia Grubisic. Katia’s translation …

GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Jordan Abel

by Trevor Corkum

As in previous years, we are thrilled to spotlight the English-language Governor General’s Literary Award winners for 2024 through our special coverage …

Giller Prize Special 2024: The Chat with Conor Kerr

by Trevor Corkum

Up next in our Giller Prize coverage is a conversation with novelist Conor Kerr. Conor’s novel Prairie Edge (Strange Light) is a 2024 finalist.

"Conor …

Giller Prize Special 2024: The Chat with Finalist Anne Fleming

by Trevor Corkum

Welcome to our 2024 Giller Prize special coverage! Today, we chat with author Anne Fleming, whose shortlisted novel is Curiosities.

"Anne Fleming’s Curiosities …

The Chat with Albert McLeod and Elaine Mordoch

by Trevor Corkum

Between the Pipes is a powerful new graphic novel published by HighWater Press. A collaboration between Albert McLeod, Elaine Mordoch, and Sonya Ballantyne, …

The Chat with Gitz Crazyboy

by Trevor Corkum

This week, we’re in conversation with Gitz Crazyboy, creator of the compelling new graphic YA novel The Rez Doctor (HighWater Press), illustrated by …

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