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 Governor General's Award for Poetry Winner Richard Harrison
We kick off our conversation with this year’s English-language Governor General’s Award winners in conversation with Richard Harrison. His collection …
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Michael Redhill
Next up in our Giller special, we’re in conversation with Michael Redhill, author of the novel Bellevue Square.
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Ed O’Loughlin
We continue our Giller special this week in conversation with Ed O’Loughlin, author of Minds of Winter (House of Anansi).
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Rachel Cusk
Next up on our special Giller Prize edition of The Chat, I’m in conversation with Rachel Cusk, author of Transit.
Giller Prize Special: The Chat with Michelle Winters
To kick off our Giller Prize special edition of The Chat, we’re in conversation with Michelle Winters, author of I Am a Truck (Invisible Publishing). …
So Many Writers, All in One Place
One of the best things we ever did on 49th Shelf was asking Trevor Corkum to join our team to lead the interview series, The Chat. For two years, Trevor …
The Chat with Kevin Hardcastle
This week on The Chat we’re in conversation with Kevin Hardcastle. His debut novel In the Cage—about an ex-MMA fighter named Daniel trying to do right—is …
The Chat With Naben Ruthnum
We’re leading off the fall in conversation with Naben Ruthnum, author of Curry: Eating, Reading, and Race. Curry is part of the Exploded Views nonfiction …
The Chat With Grace O’Connell
In Be Ready for the Lightning, Grace O'Connell's second book, we meet Vancouverite Veda and follow her relationship with her troubled brother Conrad and …
The Chat With Anne Fleming
This week we turn to magical YA fiction on The Chat. I’m in conversation with BC-based author Anne Fleming, author of The Goat. This charming novel follows …
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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.