THE CHAT
Great writers sit down with us to talk about their books—and the stories behind them.
GGBooks 2024 Special: The Chat with Jordan Abel
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
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
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
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
This week, we’re in conversation with Gitz Crazyboy, creator of the compelling new graphic YA novel The Rez Doctor (HighWater Press), illustrated by …
The Chat with Andrea Warner
Who remembers the 90s, and the music that ruled the airwaves?
Good news! Andrea Warner’s seminal book We Oughta Know: How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and …
The Chat with Chase Joynt
Today on The Chat we’re in conversation with Chase Joynt, whose affecting and wholly original Vantage Points: On Media as Trans Memoir is out this month …
The Chat with Bren Simmers
Poet Bren Simmers has returned with a devastating and powerful new collection of poems. The Work (Gaspereau Press) follows a series of personal losses …
The Chat with Freddy Laliberté, Evan Baulch, Katie Laliberté and Emma Baulch of Heydays at the June Motel
Nothing says summer more than a brand new cookbook overflowing with delicious summer classics. Think buttered Hot Lobster Rolls and Charred Broccoli Caeser …
Giller Prize Special 2024: The Chat with Deepa Rajagopalan
Deepa Rajagopalan's critically acclaimed debut collection of short fiction, Peacocks of Instagram (House of Anansi Press), is a finalist for this year's …
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