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Food Writing: From My Bookshelves and Browser
A jumping-off list for a larger discussion of authors and thinkers who inspire us to think more deeply about the food we eat, cook, and share.
Shelf Talkers: Indie Booksellers' Fall 2019 Picks
Some of Canada’s favourite booksellers’ favourite books of the year.
The Edges of Identity
8 books dealing with issues of identity, sexuality, and mental health.
Southern-Italian/Cold-NYC Winter Salad
"In the winter, when I long for fresh produce, I serve this citrus and fennel salad, which reminds me of Italy."
The Chat with Jessica Westhead
Jessica Westhead’s work is well known to fans across Canada. She returns to The Chat this month to talk about latest novel, the psychological thriller …
Walk on Over: 8 Books about Walking and Place
A recommended reading list by celebrated writer Tanis MacDonald, whose latest book is Mobile.
Own Voices: Bringing Indigenous Author Waubgeshig Rice's New Novel Into the Classroom
Moon of the Crusted Snow is the second novel from accomplished author, journalist, and storyteller Waubgeshig Rice. Although this is a relatively short …
Outsider Books: This Is a Party I Would Go To
The author of new novel Skin House on other books featuring outsider perspectives.
Seafood and Chorizo Paella, from GATHER: A DIRTY APRON COOKBOOK
An excerpt from a new book by author of the bestselling Dirty Apron Cookbook.
The Books Behind WORRY
Jessica Westhead recommends books that informed her work as she wrote her new novel, Worry.