THE CHAT
Great writers sit down with us to talk about their books—and the stories behind them.
The Chat with Jordan Abel
"What does it mean to be Indigenous? What does it mean to be Indigenous but to be dispossessed of both traditional land as well as traditional Indigenous …
The Chat with Ivan Coyote
Acclaimed multimedia storyteller Ivan Coyote has a new book out that reminds us of the importance of truly connecting with friends and communities.
The Chat with Camilla Gibb
Celebrated author Camilla Gibb has returned with The Relatives, her first novel in nearly a decade. She’s our guest this week on The Chat.
The Chat with Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo
This week we’re in conversation with political trailblazer Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, whose memoir, The Queer Evangelist, (Wilfrid Laurier University Press) …
The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winner Anne Carson
“Norma Jeane Baker of Troy leverages a millennia-old story of beauty and war to animate a history of the male gaze and the nature of power wielded by …
The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winner Eric Walters
Our final chat in this year’s special Governor General’s Literature Award coverage is with Eric Walters. Eric is the recipient of the 2020 GG's Award …
The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winner Kim Senklip Harvey
We continue our Governor General’s Literature Awards coverage in conversation with Kim Senklip Harvey, whose work Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch …
The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winner Lazer Lederhendler
Next up in our special 2020 GG Awards coverage is our conversation with Lazer Lederhendler, who won his third Governor General’s Award for his English …
The Chat with GG's Literature Award Winners The Fan Brothers
We continue our special coverage of this year’s Governor General's Literature Award winners in conversation with the acclaimed Fan Brothers (Terry Fan, …
The Chat Special Coverage: Griffin Poetry Prize Roundtable 2021
We’re so pleased to be partnering once again with our friends at the Griffin Poetry Prize to profile this year’s three Canadian finalists in a special …
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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.