THE CHAT
Great writers sit down with us to talk about their books—and the stories behind them.
The Chat With Lori McNulty
We start this month on The Chat in conversation with Vancouver writer Lori McNulty, author of the sizzling collection Life on Mars.
The Chat With Ashley Little
This week, we’re in conversation with Ashley Little. Her new novel, Niagara Motel, tells the story of Tucker Malone, an eleven-year-old boy who sets …
The Chat with Zoey Leigh Peterson
It’s a pleasure to be in conversation this week with Vancouver writer Zoey Leigh Peterson. Her sublime first novel,
The Chat With Jen Sookfong Lee
What happens when an adult daughter finds the corpses of two teenaged girls at the bottom of her dead mother’s freezer? That’s at the heart of Jen …
The Chat With Kevin Patterson
Writing in The Globe and Mail, Robert J. Wiersema says “Kevin Patterson has crafted one of the finest war novels this country has ever seen, exploring …
The Chat With Joy Kogawa
It’s an honour to be in conversation this week with Canadian literary legend Joy Kogawa.
The Chat With Gregory Scofield
For our first Chat of 2017, we turn to poetry and consider the themes of witnessing and reconciliation, with Gregory Scofield.
The Chat With Governor General's Award Winner Martine Leavitt
As we wrap up our special coverage of the 2016 Governor General's Awards for Literature, we are pleased to be in conversation with noted young adult author …
The Chat With 2016 Governor General's Award Winners Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka
A conversation with Governor General's Award Winners Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka. Jon-Erik and Kellen won this year’s award for Young People’s …
The Chat With Governor General's Award Winner Lazer Lederhendler
We continue our conversation with this year’s English-language Governor General’s award winners with our chat with Lazer Lederhendler. Lazer won his …
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The Chat
Great writers from across the country sit down with us to talk about their books, and the stories behind them.
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Shelf Talkers
Indie booksellers from coast to coast tell us the books they can't stop recommending to their customers.
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Quick Hits
The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian
Our resident children's librarian columnist chooses books by theme for children of all ages.
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On Our Radar
We spotlight books generating buzz all over the web, and beyond.