THE CHAT
Great writers sit down with us to talk about their books—and the stories behind them.
The Chat with David Roche
David Roche’s new book Standing at the Back Door of Happiness (Harbour Publishing) is a powerful meditation on how we learn to come deeper into relationship …
The Chat with Christine Higdon
Toronto-based author Christine Higdon has a special place in her heart for the ocean. Perhaps that’s why she’s set her second novel—the exquisite …
The Chat with Roger Mooking & francesca ekwuyasi
This week, we’re in conversation with the collaborative duo Roger Mooking and francesca ekwuyasi. Their multidisciplinary project Curious Sounds: A …
The Chat with Michael Redhead Champagne
It’s wonderful to come across a beautiful book with a powerful message. Michael Redhead Champagne’s We Need Everyone (Portage & Main Press) is a striking …
The Chat with Erum Shazia Hasan
Erum Shazia Hasan’s debut novel, We Meant Well (ECW Press) was longlisted for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize last fall. This week, she joins us on …
The Chat with Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer
Today we're in conversation with author Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, whose novel Wait Softly Brother (Wolsak & Wynn) was longlisted for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller …
2023 GGBooks Special: The Chat with Hannah Green
Coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards continues with our conversation with Hannah Green. Hannah’s Xanax Cowboy (House of Anansi …
2023 GGBooks Special: The Chat with Cliff Cardinal
Next up in our coverage of this year’s Governor General Awards is an interview with playwright Cliff Cardinal. Cliff’s play William Shakespeare’s …
2023 GGBooks Special: The Chat with Peter McCambridge
This year’s Governor General’s Literary Award for Translation was awarded to Peter McCambridge, for Rosa’s Very Own Personal Revolution (QC Fiction, …
2023 GGBooks Special: The Chat with Anuja Varghese
In Chrysalis (House of Anansi Press), author Anuja Varghese writes powerful, genre-blending stories of transformation and belonging that centre women of …
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