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Giller Prize Special: The Chat with David Bezmozgis
Our final conversation in our special Giller Prize edition of The Chat is with finalist David Bezmozgis, author of the short story collection Immigrant …
Endlessly Flowing: Five Books on Water
Christy Ann Conlin, whose latest book is Watermark, shares other titles that share a preoccupation with water.
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Steven Price
We continue our Scotiabank Giller Prize special coverage in conversation with Steven Price, author of the novel Lampedusa.
Backyard Fresh Fig and Thyme Galette with Salted Caramel Drizzle
A recipe from new book Cedar and Salt: Vancouver Island Recipes from Forest, Farm, Field, and Sea
Building Community and Fostering Micro-Neighbourliness
I recently attended a fascinating conference that focused on strengthening neighbourhoods and building community. The workshops brought together many …
Life Writing: Omnivorous and Materially Fascinated
"These are texts written in overlay to an actual world, where an author’s subjectivity refracts surroundings. They also happen to be some of my favourite …
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Alix Ohlin
Our 2019 special Giller Prize edition of The Chat begins with our conversation with Alix Ohlin, author of Dual Citizens.
Seeds of a Story 2019: Part 2
Discover which books were inspired by history, by questions, by rap lyrics, by beach glass, true crime podcasts, and more!
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Text to Text
Great kids books in conversation with each other.
Seeds of a Story 2019: Part 1
Discover what books were inspired by an East German museum, the song "What a Fool Believes," two vibrant communities on opposite coasts, and one writer's …