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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.

The Chat with Shashi Bhat

by Trevor Corkum

Author Shashi Bhat explores the power of yearning, failed relationships, and pandemic isolation in her superb new collection of short fiction, Death by …

The Chat with Greg Kearney

by Trevor Corkum

 

The Chat with Patrick Grace

by Trevor Corkum

April is National Poetry Month in Canada. There’s no better way to celebrate than to take a deep dive into a fabulous debut collection of poems from …

The Chat with David Roche

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

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

by Trevor Corkum

Coverage of this year’s Governor General’s Literary Awards continues with our conversation with Hannah Green. Hannah’s Xanax Cowboy (House of Anansi …

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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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