The Next Chapter’s book club discusses Liane Moriarty’s Here One Moment, All Fours and other titles about women breaking out in midlife, and more
Aparita Bhandari and Heather Greenwood Davis discuss the bestselling Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty with Antonio Michael Downing; writer Alicia Cox Thomson talks about the highly discussed All Fours by Miranda July and recommends two more titles; Juno nominee Tia Wood on what makes Five Little Indians a classic; and why Robert J. Wiersema thinks you should read translated books on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Here One Moment by Liane MoriartyFive Little Indians by Michelle GoodAll Fours by Miranda JulyThe Change by Kirsten MillerThe Mother Act by Heidi ReimerMay Our Joy Endure by Kev Lambert, Donald Winkler (Translator)The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk, Antonia Lloyd-Jones (Translator)Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse, Damion Searls (Translator)
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What books shaped Zoe Whittall as a writer, why funny and serious books are almost never mutually exclusive, and more
Author Zoe Whittal has written acclaimed scripts and books alike, and breaks down her life in books; Steven Beattie recommends three of his favourite funny books, all of which include serious undertones; musician Jordan Astra talks about funk music and Nike shoes; and writer Ian Williams partakes in ‘speed dating therapy”on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Passion by Jeannette WintersonHeroine by Gail ScottRat Bohemia by Sarah SchulmanThe Argonauts by Maggie NelsonShoe Dog by Phil KnightAnimal Farm by Geroge OrwellNot a River by Selva AlmadaThe List by Yomi AdegokeReally Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyThe Sellout by Paul BeattyThe Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence SterneWhat I Mean to Say by Ian Williams
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The endless possibilities of paper with Brian Francis, Conor Kerr’s favourite hilariously awkward short story collections, and more
Author Brian Francis discusses three novels that highlight his love for paper, while living in a digital age; Prairie Edge author Conor Kerr explains why sometimes less is more, and recommends three of his favourite short story collections; Keegan Connor Tracy talks mothers with big family secrets; and Musician Dorothea Paas on the unwavering discipline of Sonny Rollins on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Trees In Canada by John Laird FarrarThe Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland AllenA Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers by Motoko Maggie NakataniThe Notebooks of Sonny Rollins by Sonny RollinsThe Nix by Nathan HillThe Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinLola on Fire by Rio YouersDeath by a Thousand Cuts by Shashi BhatPeacocks of Instagram by Deepa RajagopalanLast Woman by Carleigh Baker
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Shayla Stonechild shares an Ojibwa-Cree elder's message of healing with Canada Reads, Bridget Raymundo on Fourth Wing hype and romantasy reads, and more
The podcaster and wellness advocate chats with author Ma-Nee Chacaby about why A Two-Spirit Journey is the book all of Canada should read; BookTok superstar Bridget Raymundo discusses Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and recommends three dragon-fuelled romantasy titles; and CBC books’ comic book expert Ashly July shares his recent genre reads on this episode of The Next Chapter.
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Heartland actor Michelle Morgan and author Emma Hooper talk Canada Reads, hip-hop and history in these music reads, and more
Michelle Morgan talks about championing Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper in the March debates; music journalist Del Cowie recommends his favourite music reads; why Toronto musician Nicky Lawrence talks loves Agent Josephine by Damien Lewis; and exploring books set in Montreal on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Emma and Otto and Russell and James by Emma HooperAgent Josephine by Damien LewisMy Black Country by Alice RandallRise Up and Sing by Andrea WarnerHip Hop Is History by Questlove and Ben GreenmanThe Reeds by Arjun BasuNaked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman by Éloïse MarseilleThe Favourite Game by Leonard Cohen
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