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The Chat

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

The Chat with Harold R. Johnson

In our first conversation of 2019, we chat with acclaimed writer Harold Johnson, author of the genre-bending memoir Clifford: A Memoir, A Fiction, A Fantasy, …

The Chat with Alex Leslie

We All Need to Eat is a spectacular collection, full of powerful stories that centre around Soma, a queer woman on the West Coast.

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Jillian Tamaki

Jillian Tamaki is the winner of this year’s English-language Governor General’s Award for Literature for Young People (Illustration) for her gorgeous …

The Chat with Phyllis Aronoff and Howard Scott

The 2018 Governor General’s Award for Translation was awarded to the team of Phyllis Aronoff and Howard Scott for Descent into Night (Mawenzi House), …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Darrel J. McLeod

Today we're pleased to share this interview with Darrel J. McLeod, who won this year’s Governor General’s Award for Nonfiction for his memoir Masmaskatch: …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Jonathan Auxier

Ever wonder about the life of a young Victorian chimney sweep? Jonathan Auxier is winner of this year’s Governor General’s Award for Literature for …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Jordan Tannahill

Jordan Tannahill is no stranger to the Governor General’s Awards. Botticelli in the Fire & Sunday in Sodom marks his second GG's win in the drama category. …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Cecily Nicholson

Cecily Nicholson’s collection Wayside Sang is winner of the 2018 Governor General’s Award for English-language poetry. We caught up with Cecily this …

The Chat with Governor General's Award Winner Sarah Henstra

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be in conversation with all of this year’s English-language Governor General’s Award winners. We begin our special …

Giller Prize 2018 Special Series: The Chat with Éric Dupont

Our next instalment of this year’s Giller special features our chat with Éric Dupont, author of Songs for the Cold of Heart (QC Fiction/Baraka Books), …

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    By Trevor Corkum

    Great writers from across the country sit down with us to talk about their books, and the stories behind them.

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