For many years Linden Macintyre hosted the iconic investigative program The Fifth Estate. During his time there he wrote The Bishop’s Man, which went on to win the Giller prize. Through his books and journalism, he has captivated Canadian audiences for decades. His most recent book is An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile. He joins the show to talk about the books that have shaped and influenced him into the storyteller he is today.Books discussed on this week's show include:Ulysses by James JoyceThat They May Face the Rising Sun by John McGahern Ill Fares the Land by Tony JudtThe Great War and Modern Memory by Paul FussellAn Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile by Linden MacIntyre
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BOO! Trick and treat yourself to two spooky novels
Both Horror and Hallowe’en are having a moment. To celebrate the arrival of “spooky season” our columnist JJ Lee shares a couple of horror adjacent novels that will let you in on the fun, without the sleepless nights. Plus, author Matthew R. Morris joins the show to recommend books that celebrate the lost art of conversation and language.Books discussed on this week's show include:Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark WaddellLeave Our Bones Where They Lay by Aviaq JohnstonWhat I Mean to Say by Ian WilliamsLinguaphile by Julie Sedivy
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What it’s like becoming an icon at 14 – Malala reveals the human behind the headlines
Malala Yousafzai came of age in the public eye. The brutal attack she endured from the Taliban, her advocacy for girls' education and the Nobel Prize she received has kept her in the spotlight since she was a young girl. Her new memoir Finding My Way reveals the messy business of growing up, navigating university life in a new country and fitting in as an international icon. Plus, CBC Books Producer Ashly July gives us his staff pick.Books discussed on this week's show include:Finding My Way by Malala YousefzaiThe Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
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Dealing with family drama? These novels prove it could always be worse
Family gatherings have a way of bringing out the dysfunction in all of us. Our columnist and writer Alicia Cox Thomson recommends two wild family dramas to read this fall. Also, CBC Books producer Daphné Santos-Vieira talks about feeling the love at the Toronto Public Library event BookCrush and recommends a romance novel to an apprehensive Antonio Michael Downing.Books discussed on this week's show include:Favourite Daughter by Morgan DickMadwoman by Chelsea BiekerRevolve by Bal KhabraRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston
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Terry Fallis proves you have to live before you can write
Before he was a fixture in the Canadian literary community, Terry Fallis worked as an engineer and in politics before writing his first book at the age of 45. He just launched his new novel, The Marionette and joins the show for an installment of My Life in Books to break down some of the most influential books in his life. Plus, Saskatoon-based musician Katie Tupper talks about her biggest inspirations, songwriting and recommends a book about maximizing creativity. Books discussed on this week's show include:Pilot Jack Knight by A.M. Anderson and R.E. JohnsonA Moveable Feast by Ernest HemingwayA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesCatching the Big Fish by David Lynch
Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.
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